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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.
Amy Smith, MD

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Advancing Care in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

Amy Smith, MD, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss recent progress in pediatric neuro-oncology. Listen as Dr. Smith explains the advances in tumor biology that are shaping treatment decisions and shares how recent FDA approvals for pediatric low-grade gliomas and diffuse midline gliomas are improving disease control and patient outcomes.

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April 16, 2026

Adjustment Disorder in Patients with Cancer

Brian Barnett, MD, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Psychiatric Treatment Resistance Program, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss adjustment disorder in patients with cancer. Dr. Barnett shares how oncologists can better recognize this condition and provides insights on screening and treatment strategies. He also highlights emerging research on psychedelic-assisted therapy that may expand care options for these patients.

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April 9, 2026

Integrating Acupuncture into Cancer Care

Thuy Nguyen, DAOM, LAc, Section Head of Acupuncture for the Wellness ad Preventive Medicine Department at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast discuss how acupuncture is being integrated into cancer care. Listen as she explains the evidence behind using acupuncture for managing treatment-related symptoms, how acupuncture works biologically, key safety considerations and when oncologists should consider referral as part of an integrative oncology approach.

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April 2, 2026

Beyond 7+3: Redefining AML Treatment with Targeted Therapies and Trials

Director of the Inpatient Leukemia Unit, Anjali Advani, MD joins the Cancer Advances podcast to break down the latest acute myeloid leukemia clinical trials. From venetoclax-based regimens to emerging menin inhibitors and mutation-driven strategies, listen as Dr. Advani explains how rapid genomics, novel combinations and evolving transplant decisions are reshaping AML care and what still lies ahead for high-risk disease.

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March 26, 2026

Cold EMR: Rethinking Polyp Resection Without Heat

Could removing heat improve safety in endoscopic mucosal resection? Florida Division Chair of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and the Florida Region Director for Endoscopy, Tolga Erim, DO, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to break down cold EMR how it compares to traditional EMR, including key differences in bleeding risk, recurrence rates and clinical trade-offs.

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