CancerCast

The 15 most interesting abstracts to be presented at the 2018 meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), according to Dr. John Leonard. Host: John Leonard, MD, world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

What all men and their loved ones should know about prostate cancer screening.

Guest: Jim Hu, MD, MPH, urologic oncologist and director of the Lefrak Center for Robotic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Host: John Leonard, MD, world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

The latest advances in caring for people with pancreatic cancer.

Guest: Allyson Ocean, MD, gastrointestinal oncologist and pancreatic cancer expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Host: John Leonard, MD, world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

How specific gene mutations can enable prediction of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) up to a decade prior to disease development.

Guest: Pinkal Desai, MD, hematologist and medical oncologist at the Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Leukemia Program.

Host: John Leonard, MD, world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

The functionality and significance of scalp-cooling technology.

Guest: Tessa Cigler, MD, MPH, Clinical Director of the Breast Center at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Host: John Leonard, MD, world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

The importance of patient advocacy and how those affected by cancer can make their voices heard. 

Guest: Meghan Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer of the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

Host: John Leonard, MD, world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

How one patient, diagnosed with lymphoma at age 29, coped with the lifestyle changes brought about by cancer.

Guest: CC Webster, Hodgkin lymphoma survivor.

Host: John Leonard, M.D., world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

An expert synopsis of the hottest topics in cancer research and treatment, including precision medicine, immunotherapy, and liquid biopsies to capture circulating tumor DNA.

Guest: David Nanus, M.D., Chief of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Host: John Leonard, M.D., world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Why anxiety management is so important for all those affected by cancer, plus actionable coping strategies.

Guest: Kelly Trevino, Ph.D., clinical psychologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Host: John Leonard, M.D., world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

An exploration of CAR T-cell therapy and its role in the future of cancer treatment.

Guest: David G. Maloney, M.D., Ph. D., medical director of cellular immunotherapy at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Host: John Leonard, M.D., world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.