Observations and Commentary on Medicine and Current Events
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Kathy Giusti, founder of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and a two-time cancer survivor, opens up about her first diagnosis and the life-changing conversation with her primary care doctor. She reflects on the overwhelming “age of information,” which often leads patients to more questions than answers, and shares her strategies for dealing with the … Read more
Dr. Joe Lennerz, Chief Scientific Officer of BostonGene and a pathologist by training, joins me on Healthcare Unfiltered to break down next-generation sequencing (NGS) in simple terms, discussing why some patients undergo NGS while others do not, along with its advantages and limitations. My guest also explores the impact of NGS on treatment pathways, the … Read more
Dr. Sanjay Patel of Weill Cornell and Dr. Greg Goldgof of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center dive into the transformative role of AI in modern pathology. They discuss how large language models (LLMs) are enhancing diagnostic workflows, expediting report synthesis, and shaping the future of patient care. The conversation also touches on the complex training … Read more
David Canes, CEO of WellPrept and a Boston-based urologist, joins the Healthcare Unfiltered show to share the story behind his innovative platform designed to reduce physician burnout. He explains how WellPrept empowers doctors to streamline patient education by organizing and delivering tailored materials before the first visit, allowing for more personalized and efficient consultations. David … Read more