Chadi welcomes back Rafael Fonseca, MD, interim director of Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, and Aaron Goodman, MD, hematologist, University of California San Diego, to debate whether smoldering multiple myeloma should be treated. They begin by agreeing on a definition of the disease, listing patient characteristics that may warrant consideration for early intervention, and stating the importance of improving the ability to predict progressing disease. The trio then debate treatment in specific example circumstances and the overall consensus within the myeloma world, the practicality of clinical trials for smoldering disease, and so much more in this testy and thought-provoking dialogue.
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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
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
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.”
