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Cleveland Clinic Cancer Advances Podcast

Cancer Advances

A Cleveland Clinic podcast for medical professionals exploring the latest innovative research and clinical advances in the field of oncology.
Lakshmi Khatri, MD (left) Paulette Turk, MD (right)

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Beyond Mammography: Supplemental Screening for Dense Breast Care

Breast density affects 50% of women and can significantly impact both cancer risk and early detection. Breast Radiologist, Paulette Turk, MD, and Medical Breast Program Director, Lakshmi Khatri, MD, join the Cancer Advances Podcast to discuss breast density, its risk implications and the role of supplemental screening. Listen as they explain how Cleveland Clinic is defining practical screening pathways in an area where national guidelines continue to evolve.

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December 11, 2025

Insights from the RedirecTT-1 Study: A Potential Game-Changer for R/R Myeloma with EMD

Shahzad Raza, MD, Hematologist at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to share insights from the RedirecTT-1 study. This study, presented at the 2025 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, explores combining two bispecific antibodies, talquetamab and teclistamab, for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma with extramedullary disease. Listen as Dr. Raza discusses disease biology, outcomes, safety considerations and why this approach could be a major step forward for high-risk myeloma care.

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December 4, 2025

The Vital Role of Oncology Social Workers in Blood Cancer Treatment

Certified Oncology Social Worker Jane Dabney, MSW, LISW-S, OSW-C, joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to talk about the vital role social workers play in blood cancer care. Listen as she explains how social work helps identify barriers to transplant and cellular therapy, supports patient and caregiver preparedness, and strengthens continuity of care.

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November 20, 2025

Innovations Redefining Prostate Cancer Care

Urologic Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Alberto Pieretti, MD, joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to talk about how innovations in imaging, biomarkers and multidisciplinary care are reshaping the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. Hear how advances such as PSMA PET scans, biomarker-guided biopsies and precision therapies are improving outcomes and quality of life for patients.

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November 13, 2025

Transforming Melanoma Care with Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy

Joseph Skitzki, MD, Director of Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss how neoadjuvant immunotherapy is transforming melanoma treatment. Listen as Dr. Skitzki explains how this approach is improving survival and reducing the need for extensive surgery.

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