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Evolving Management in Classical Hematology
Bethany Samuelson Bannow, MD, Director of Classical Hematology at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss the evolving field of classical hematology and what it means for managing complex non-malignant blood diseases. Listen as she covers emerging gene therapies, bispecific antibodies, cancer-associated thrombosis, and practical referral guidance for conditions like ITP, TTP, and sickle cell disease.
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February 26, 2026
Optimizing Treatment Strategies in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Julie Lang, MD, Breast Surgical Oncologist, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss advancing care for patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Listen as Dr. Lang outlines key clinical features that distinguish IBC from infection, evidence-based sequencing of neoadjuvant therapy, surgery and radiation, and highlights emerging tools and translational research efforts aimed at improving outcomes in this aggressive subtype.
Play NowFebruary 19, 2026
A National Tumor Board for DNA Repair and Telomere Biology Disorders
Associate Staff and Physician Scientist at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, Richa Sharma, MD, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss the launch of a National DNA Repair and Telomere Biology Disorder Tumor Board. Listen as Dr. Sharma explains the cancer predisposition associated with these rare inherited disorders, the challenges of treating malignancy in patients with impaired DNA repair, and how a multidisciplinary, national tumor board can help clinicians navigate complex treatment decisions and toxicity risks.
Play NowFebruary 12, 2026
Chemograms for Smarter Chemotherapy
Radiation Oncologist and Physician Scientist Jacob Scott, MD, DPhil, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss how chemograms may change the way oncologists select chemotherapy using transcriptomic data and predictive modeling. Listen as Dr. Scott shares how this approach applies the logic of an antibiogram to cancer care, ranks cytotoxic therapies based on tumor sensitivity, and supports more personalized treatment decisions for patients.
Play NowFebruary 5, 2026
Contraception During and After Cancer
Medical Director of the Women's Comprehensive Health and Research Center and Professor of OB/GYN and Reproductive Biology, Pelin Batur, MD, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss updated guidance on contraceptive care during and after cancer. Listen as Dr. Batur breaks down the latest multidisciplinary recommendations, reviews cancer-specific risks and misconceptions around hormonal contraception, and explains how shared decision-making can help prevent unintended pregnancy, reduce harm, and improve long-term survivorship care.
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