Tom Beer, Chief Medical Officer of the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) program at Exact Sciences, delves into the groundbreaking science behind MCED tests, which use advanced biomarkers for early detection of multiple cancer types. On this Healthcare Unfiltered episode, he explains who may be eligible for these tests, how to interpret results to avoid unnecessary intervention from over-detection, and discusses the varying sensitivity levels of MCED tests across different cancers. Additionally, Tom shares insights into the Falcon trial – a major real-world study assessing a MCED test clinical performance and potential impact on early cancer detection and patient outcomes.
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Dr. Joe Mikhael, Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and Professor at TGen, takes us beyond his medical career to explore the personal experiences that have shaped his journey in oncology. Dr. Mikhael discusses the IMF’s targeted strategies for reducing health disparities among diverse ethnic and racial groups affected by myeloma, shedding
In this special episode, I give up the microphone to guest host Kelly Ryerson, who takes over the show asking questions about my new book “The Cancer Journey.”
Jon Chait never thought he would get cancer, but one day he found he had it. As he navigates his journey alongside his caregiver and wife heather, he shares with me the good and the bad; the ups and downs, and what he encounters in a broken complex healthcare system. A fitting Healthcare Unfiltered episode
