CCO Oncology Podcast

In this episode, Joseph W. Franses, MD, PhD; Neehar Parikh, MD, MS; and Mark Yarchoan, MD, share their thoughts on incorporating immune checkpoint inhibitors into the care of patients with HCC including:

Program faculty:

Joseph W. Franses, MD, PhD
Assistant Prof...

In this episode, Jonathan W. Friedberg, MD; Alex F. Herrera, MD; and Kara Kelly, MD, discuss the latest frontline treatment options for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and approaches to personalizing treatment for the general patient population, older patients, and pediatric patients. This podcast was adapted from a live presentation held in May 2025.

Presenters:

Jonathan W. Friedberg, MD
Director, Wilmot Cancer Institute
Samuel Durand Professor of Medicine and Oncology
University of Rochester
Rochester, New...

In this episode, Jesus Berdeja, MD; Amrita Krishnan, MD, FACP; and Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP, discuss key topics with CELMoD therapy for multiple myeloma, including: 

Presenters:

Jesus Berdeja, MD
Director of Myeloma Research
Greco-Hainsworth Centers for Research
Tennessee Oncology
Nashville, Tennessee

Amrita Krishnan, MD, FACP
Director, Judy and Bernard B...

In this podcast episode, Sara A. Hurvitz, MD, FACP, La-Urshalar B. Brock, FNP-BC, CNM, and Jordan Hill, PharmD, BCOP, discuss the important role of the multidisciplinary team in achieving comprehensive and individualized care of patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer and preexisting comorbidities, including:

In this episode, Catherine Fahey, MD, PhD; Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD; Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD; and Zev A. Wainberg, MD, discuss the evolving safety considerations and future directions of HER2-targeted antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) across genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic cancers.

Presenters:

Catherine Fahey...

In this episode, Catherine Fahey, MD, PhD; Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD; Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD; and Zev A. Wainberg, MD, explore the mechanisms of HER2-targeted antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) and emerging clinical data with these agents across genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic cancers.

Presenters:

Cat...

In this podcast episode, Allison Butts, PharmD, BCOP, reviews how pharmacists can help in providing comprehensive patient-centric care for patients with HR+/HER2- MBC and preexisting comorbid conditions, including:

Link to full program:
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In this episode, hear Lauren Byers, MD and Christine Hann, MD share their insights on the latest data regarding new therapies targeting B7-H3 in small cell lung cancer including: 

In this episode, Zev A. Wainberg, MD; Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD; Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD; and Catherine Fahey, MD, PhD, explore testing for HER2 alterations and the incidence of HER2-positive disease in the treatment of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic malignancies. 

In this episode, listen to Stephanie L. Graff, MD, FACP, FASCO; and Laura M. Spring, MD, share their clinical insights and takeaways regarding the current treatment landscape for first-line treatment of patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer including:

In this episode, Jame Abraham, MD, FACP; William J. Gradishar, MD, FACP, FASCO; and Laura Spring, MD, review key insights and frequently asked questions related to the CDK4/6 inhibitors used to treat patients with early and metastatic hormone receptor (HR)–positive/HER2-negative breast cancer from a live program held in January 2025. Key clinical pearls include:

In this episode, Shaji K. Kumar, MD, reviews key data on bispecific antibodies used to treat patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma recently presented at the 2024 annual American Society of Hematology meeting, including:

Presenter:
Shaji K. Kumar, MD
Mark and Judy Mullins Professor of Hematologic Malignancies
Consultant, Division of Hematology
Professor of Medicine
Chair, Myeloma...

In this episode, listen to Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc; Erica L. Mayer, MD, MPH; and Laura M. Spring, MD, share their clinical insights and takeaways from a live symposium, including from key abstracts presented at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium:

In this episode, Caitlin Costello, MD, discusses important topics related to relapsed/refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma (MM), including:

Presenter:

Caitlin Costello, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Director, Multiple Myeloma Program
Division of Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Moores Cancer Center
UC San...

In this episode, Thor R. Halfdanarson, MD, and Jonathan Strosberg, MD, discuss important topics related to gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), including:

Presenters:

Thor R. Halfdanarson, MD
Consultant, Division of Medical Oncology
Professor of Oncology
Associate Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chair, Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Disease Group
Rochester, Minnesota

Jonathan Strosberg
Professor, GI...

In this episode, listen to Ana Oaknin, MD, PhD and Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD, share their clinical insights and takeaways on key updates and new data presented for ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancer at the ESMO 2024 annual congress including:

In this episode, listen to Matthew S. Davids, MD, MMSc​, and Lindsey Roeker, MD, discuss BTK inhibitor resistance and how it shapes treatment choices for patients with CLL, including:

Program faculty:

Matthew S. Davids, MD, MMSc​
Associate Professor of Medicine​
Harvard Medical School​
Leader, Lymphoma Program​
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center​
Director of Clinical Research​
Division of Lymphoma​
Dana-Farber Cancer...

In this episode, listen to Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD, and Jessica J. Lin, MD, share their thoughts on the available and emerging clinical data for second-line and beyond treatments in patients with recurrent ROS1-altered advanced NSCLC including:

In this episode, listen to Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD, and Jessica J. Lin, MD, share their thoughts on the available clinical data in support of frontline treatments for ROS1-altered NSCLC including:

Program faculty:

Jessica J. Lin, MD
Attending Physician
Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School

In this episode, listen to Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD, and Jessica J. Lin, MD, share their thoughts on the current understanding of ROS1 rearrangements in non-small-cell lung cancer tumor biology and its implications for molecular testing and treatment selection including:

Program faculty:

Jessica J. Lin, MD
Attending Physician
Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine

In this episode, listen to Floor J. Backes, MD, and Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, MHSc, share their clinical insights and takeaways on new data presented for endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers presented at the 2024 annual meetings of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology including:

In this episode, Dr Virginia Kaklamani moderates a discussion with Dr Aditya Bardia and Dr Sarah Sammons answering audience questions on the latest data on the use of oral SERDs therapy, including how to incorporate this new class of therapy into treatment plans for patients with HR+/HER2- breast cancer.

Presenters:
Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc
Professor of Medicine
Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers Chair in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
A.B. Alexander Distinguished Chair in Oncology Leader
Breast Oncology Program
UT Health San Antonio
MD Anderson Cancer Center
...

In this podcast episode, Farrukh Awan, MD, Jeremy S. Abramson, MD, MMSc, and Shuo Ma, MD, PhD, discuss real-world patient cases and how to align current clinical practice with the NCCN guidelines for CLL/SLL, including:

Presenters:

Farrukh Awan, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Director of Lymphoid Malignancies P...

In this episode, listen to Dr Brady L. Stein share his clinical insights and takeaways on new data for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and the EHA 2024 Congress including:

In this podcast episode, Julio C. Chavez, MD, MS, and Alan Skarbnik, MD, discuss the emerging role of CELMoDs in NHL care, including:

Presenters: 

Julio C. Chavez, MD, MS
Associate Member
Department of Malignant Hematology
ICE-T Clinical Research Medical Director for Hematologic Malignancies
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Associate Pro...

In this episode, Dr Joyce O’Shaughnessy moderates a discussion with Dr Sara Hurvitz and Dr Erica Mayer answering audience questions on the latest data on incorporating CDK4/6 inhibitors into treatment plans for patients with HR+/HER2- breast cancer. Topics in this podcast include: 

In this episode, listen to Professor Eunice S. Wang, MD, share her clinical insights and takeaways on new data for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) presented at the 2024 ASCO annual meeting and the EHA 2024 Congress including:

In this episode, listen to Professor Courtney DiNardo, MD, MSCE, share her clinical highlights and clinical takeaways on new data for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) presented at the 2024 ASCO annual meeting and the  EHA 2024 Congress including:

In this episode, Manali Bhave, MD; Annalise Labatut, PharmD, BCOP; and nurse practitioner Jamie L. Carroll, CNP, APRN, MSN, begin by discussing the landmark EMERALD study that led to FDA approval of elacestrant, the first oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) for treatment of hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Bhave also briefly reviews ongoing clinical trials of other oral SERDs for estrogen receptor–positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. 

Next, the panel discusses the possible adverse effects with elacestrant, potential drug–drug interactions, and their personal experiences with managing adverse effects in their patient...

In this episode, Danielle M. Brander, MD; Deborah Stephens, DO; and Brian Hill, MD, PhD, discuss key aspects of the NCCN CLL guidelines and share strategies for applying these recommendations in your clinical practice to optimize treatment and outcomes. The greater discussion addresses:

Presenters:

Danielle M. Brander, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy
Duke Cancer Institute
Durham, North Carolina

Br...

In this episode, Colin C. Pritchard, MD, PhD, a pathologist, and Heather H. Cheng, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist, discuss optimal biomarker testing to guide treatment decisions in advanced prostate cancer, with topics including: 

In this podcast episode, Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, and Melinda Telli, MD, delve into the critical aspects of the current therapeutic landscape for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low, hormone receptor–positive, and triple-negative breast cancer, including:

Presenters:

Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH
Chief, Division of Breast Oncology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Associ...

The third and final episode in a 3-part series covers the safety profile of and considerations for managing adverse events associated with HER3-targeted antibody–drug conjugates, including patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) and others, in the setting of lung cancer. 

Presenters in this series include:

Rebecca S. Heist, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Medical Oncology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Helena Yu, MD
Associate Attending
Department of Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Supported by...

This second episode in a 3-part series on HER3-targeted agents in NSCLC covers current clinical trials with HER3-targeted therapy, including:

Presenters in this series include:

Rebecca S. Heist, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Medical Oncology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Helena Yu, MD
Associate Attending
Department of Medicine
Memorial Sloan Ket...

This first episode in a 3-part series tackles the role of HER3 in cancer, specifically in NSCLC, and how HER3 can be effectively targeted with ADCs.

Presenters in this series include:

Rebecca S. Heist, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Medical Oncology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Helena Yu, MD
Associate Attending
Department of Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
Supported by an educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. 

Link to full program, i...

In this episode, Brian Slomovitz, MD, MS, FACOG, and Keiichi Fujiwara, MD, PhD, share their thoughts and opinions on seminal data presented at the 2023 IGCS annual meeting for endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers, including:

In this episode, Jacqueline S. Garcia, MD, discusses novel agents and strategies in clinical trial development for treating patients with myelofibrosis, including:

Presenter:  

Jacqueline S. Garcia, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts

Link to the full program here. https://bit.ly/47z8WCV

In this episode, Ana Marin-Niebla, MD, PhD, and Stephan Stilgenbauer, MD, discuss key trial data on the use of BTK inhibitors in CLL and MCL throughout the past year, how these studies have impacted their practice, and what data they are looking forward to in the near future. The discussion includes analyses of: 

In this episode, Isabelle Ray-Coquard, MD, PhD, and Ana Oaknin, MD, PhD, provide expert insights on new clinical trial data presented at the 2023 ESMO annual congress for endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers, including:

In this episode, Aakash Desai, MD; Narjust Florez, MD; and Paolo Tarantino, MD, discuss the biologic rationale and clinical development of agents targeting HER3 for the treatment of breast and lung cancers. The potential niche for HER3-targeted agents in these treatment landscapes is considered, with consideration of acquired resistance to previous targeted therapies and parallels to other approved antibody–drug conjugates. Their conversation covers clinical trial data from: