Episode 111: Sickle Cell Series - Acute Management of Sickle Cell Disease

In this week’s episode, we discuss the management of acute complications of sickle cell disease including acute pain episodes and acute chest syndrome as well as a discussion of hyperhemolytic syndrome.

Episode 110: Sickle Cell Series - Chronic Complications in Sickle Cell Disease

In this week’s episode, we discuss chronic complications that can arise in patients with sickle cell disease. The reality is, that unless we have an outpatient clinic or rotate through an outpatient clinic, there is a small chance that we will come across many of these issues. However, screening for and managing these chronic complications can have significant implications on our patients’ lives.

Episode 109: Sickle Cell Series - Introduction to Sickle Cell Disease

It’s time for another new series, this time focusing on Sickle Cell Disease! In this first episode, we lay the foundation for our future discussions. This episode can be dense, but rest assured we will revisit these concepts and expand on them throughout the series.

Episode 108: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 10 - Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (Part 2)

This week, we round out our discussion on metastatic colorectal cancer, focusing on more targeted therapies for this disease. If you have not done so already, be sure to check out episode 107 for the first part of our metastatic colorectal cancer discussion.

Episode 107: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 9 - Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (Part 1)

This week, we continue our discussion of colorectal cancer, turning our attention to metastatic disease, specifically for cancers without targetable mutations. If you have not done already, we highly recommend you check out episode 104 for our GI oncology pharmacology discussion!

An exciting new academic year is about to begin. We know this can be daunting, especially for our newest hematology/oncology fellows. Over the next two weeks, we re-boot some of our high yield episodes you need to know to prepare for your first days as a new fellow and your nights on call. 

Next up: Cord Compression [Originally episode 014]

An exciting new academic year is about to begin. We know this can be daunting, especially for our newest hematology/oncology fellows. Over the next two weeks, we re-boot some of our high yield episodes you need to know to prepare for your first days as a new fellow and your nights on call. 

Next up: SVC Syndrome [Originally episode 012]

An exciting new academic year is about to begin. We know this can be daunting, especially for our newest hematology/oncology fellows. Over the next two weeks, we re-boot some of our high yield episodes you need to know to prepare for your first days as a new fellow and your nights on call. 

Next up: Metastatic Cancer of “Origin TBD,” a common question that comes up on solid oncology consults! [Originally episode 008]

An exciting new academic year is about to begin. We know this can be daunting, especially for our newest hematology/oncology fellows. Over the next two weeks, we re-boot some of our high yield episodes you need to know to prepare for your first days as a new fellow and your nights on call.

Next up: immune thrombocytopenic purpura [Originally episode 015]

An exciting new academic year is about to begin. We know this can be daunting, especially for our newest hematology/oncology fellows. Over the next two weeks, we re-boot some of our high yield episodes you need to know to prepare for your first days as a new fellow and your nights on call.

First up: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) [Originally episode 018]

Episode 106: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 8 - Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

In a recent American Cancer Society publication, there are increasing data that rates of colorectal cancer are rising rapidly among people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. This has certainly caught the attention of the lay press, most recently in a widely circulated New York Times article published in March 2024. Today, we welcome Dr. Chris Cann, who is an Assistant Professor of Hematology/Oncology at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia where he focuses on GI oncology and has a particular area of interest in early onset colorectal cancer. In his short career thus far, Dr. Cann is already making a name for himself in this space on a national level and so we are so glad he was able to join us for this special discussion. Dr. Cann sheds light on what we know and what we don’t know about this phenomenon. Definitely an episode to check out!

Episode 105: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 7 - Management of Rectal Cancer

This week, we incorporate medical oncology back into our discussion with our Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Sanford, and our Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Bailey. We discuss how we approach the management of localized rectal cancer. Note that we will be heavily building off our discussions with our specialist. We recommend listening to these episodes if you have not done so already.

Episode 104: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 6 - Colorectal Cancer Pharmacology

We have another guest joining us this week! Dr. Allison Schepers, PharmD, BCOP is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at the Rogel uCancer Center at the University of Michigan where she focuses on GI, GU, and Thoracic malignancies! In this episode, Allison discusses the high yield points we need to know about important drugs we use in the colorectal cancer treatment space and how she approaches counseling her patients. Another great episode from our pharmacy colleagues you do NOT want to miss!

Episode 103: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 5 - Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer

This week, we are joined by Dr. Christina Bailey, Associate Professor of Surgery and Program Director of the General Surgery Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for a discussion about the role of surgery in the management of patients with colorectal cancer. This is another amazing multidisciplinary colorectal surgery episode you do not want to miss!

Episode 102: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 4 - Role of Radiation Therapy in Colorectal Cancer Management

This week, we are joined by Dr. Nina Sanford, Assistant Professor and Chief of Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology Service, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, for a discussion about the role of radiation in colorectal cancer, with an emphasis on the role of radiation in rectal cancer. Dr. Sanford is a wealth of knowledge so this is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Of note, rectal cancer episodes will be released in a few weeks so if all of this does not make sense, don’t worry. It nicely sets the stage for what is to come!

Episode 101: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 3 - Adjuvant Therapy in Stage II Colon Cancer and ctDNA

In this week’s episode, we discuss the management of stage II colon adenocarcinoma, which is defined by a lack of nodal involvement and invasion through the muscularis layer of the colon. If you have not done so already, be sure to check out episode 099 (overview of colorectal cancer) and episode 100 for stage III colon cancer, as we will building on concepts discussed already.

Episode 100: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 2 - Adjuvant Therapy in Stage III Colon Cancer

This week, we kick off our discussion of adjuvant systemic treatment in colon cancer, beginning with Stage III colon cancer. We will review the evidence basis for adjuvant therapy as well as the two main chemotherapy regimens including duration and side effects.