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Engineered Bacteria for Cancer Treatment
Mohammad Dwidar, PhD, Assistant Staff in the Lerner Research Institute and Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss the emerging role of engineered bacteria in cancer treatment. Listen as Dr. Dwidar explores the history of bacteria-based immunotherapy, strategies to enhance tumor specificity and safety, and how targeting tumor metabolites like kynurenine could open new therapeutic avenues across solid tumors.
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January 22, 2026
Inborn Errors of Immunity in LGL Leukemia
Jaroslaw P. Maciejewski, MD, PhD, Chair of the Translational Hematology and Oncology Research Department at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to take a deeper look at inborn errors of immunity and their role in clonal T-cell expansion and large granular lymphocyte (LGL) leukemia. Listen as Dr. Maciejewski explains how subtle immune deficiencies may drive disease, what this means for diagnosis and treatment, and how these insights could reshape how clinicians think about immune-mediated bone marrow failure.
Play NowJanuary 15, 2026
Inside the OR: Endoscopic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Explained
Paula Escobar, MD, a Breast Surgical Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to provide an inside look into endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy. Listen as Dr. Escobar breaks down how the procedure works, who is an ideal candidate and what this approach could mean for cosmetic outcomes, recovery, and the future standard of care.
Play NowJanuary 8, 2026
What’s New in Prostate Cancer Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncologist and Co-Director of the Genitourinary Program, Shalini Moningi, MD, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss the latest advances in radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Listen as Dr. Moningi talks about SBRT, adaptive radiation, emerging biomarker data, and how these innovations are reshaping treatment selection, toxicity profiles, and patient's quality of life.
Play NowDecember 18, 2025
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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