Join us in this insightful episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast as we dive deep into the current treatment landscape of pancreatic cancer. Drs. Rohit and Rahul Gosain are joined by Dr. Emil Lou, a medical and neuro-oncologist from the University of Minnesota, to discuss the challenges and advancements in managing this complex disease.
In this episode, we covered:• The importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating early-stage pancreatic cancer.• The role of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, including the latest insights on chemotherapy regimens like FOLFIRINOX, nal-IRI and gemcitabine.• The significance of germline and next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing in personalizing treatment plans.• The current state of clinical trials and emerging therapies, including PARP inhibitors for BRCA mutations and the implications of ctDNA testing.• Prognostic discussions around metastatic pancreatic cancer and the importance of managing side effects to improve patient quality of life.
Key takeaways include the necessity of balancing treatment efficacy with adverse events, the critical role of genetic testing, and the need for vigilance regarding venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pancreatic cancer patients.
Don't miss this comprehensive discussion that aims to shed light on the ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for patients battling pancreatic cancer.
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The Oncology Brothers Podcast, led by Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain, is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic cancer centers and community oncology in the ever-evolving field of hematology & oncology. With a mission to disseminate crucial information to the medical community, this oncology podcast is not for medical advice but rather serves as a beacon for physicians, nurses, trainees, and advanced practice providers (APPs) involved in the care of cancer patients.
Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain, both esteemed oncologists, bring a wealth of experience and expertise from their general community practice to these discussions. Through short and engaging interviews with world-renowned researchers, clinicians, hematologists, and oncologists, they present practice-changing data in a concise, bite-sized format.
Get the latest FDA approvals news, oncology conference highlights, and treatment algorithms in 25 minutes or less. Conversations center around common cancers you see in your clinic like breast cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, and GI cancers. With new indications and approvals, we talk about how to incorporate this data in your day to day clinical practice.
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