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Dr. Jack West reviews emerging new information and controversial topics in health care in general, cancer treatment in particular.... more
FAQs about The Beacon:How many episodes does The Beacon have?The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.
May 28, 2019Dr. Mark Lewis (Pt. 3): Raising a Family while Managing a Familial Cancer SyndromeDr. Mark Lewis and host Jack West reflect on the personal decisions involved with having children with the uncertainty of a familial cancer syndrome, as well as the power of connectivity through medical discussions on social media....more25minPlay
May 24, 2019Dr. Mark Lewis (Pt. 2): Managing My Cancer Diagnosis, from Watchful Waiting to a Whipple ProcedureDr Jack West & guest Mark Lewis discuss the evolution of his cancer as his care evolves from watchful waiting to a decision to pursue a Whipple procedure, the challenges of recovery, & his approach to discussing his own experiences with his patients....more20minPlay
May 21, 2019Dr. Mark Lewis (Pt. 1): The Fateful Path to a Medical Career and Self-DiagnosisDr. Mark Lewis and host Jack West trace back from his father's surprise diagnosis of cancer to his own path into medicine, ultimately his self-diagnosis with a familial genetic syndrome....more24minPlay
May 17, 2019Dr. Greg Riely (Pt 2): Should local ablation therapy in oligometastatic or oligoprogressing cancer be incorporated into routine practice?Dr. Greg Riely from MSKCC and Dr. Jack West review the changing role for plasma NGS and local ablation therapy (LAT) for oligometastic disease (OMD) or oligoprogressing advanced NSCLC in clinical practice....more29minPlay
May 14, 2019Dr. Greg Riely (Pt 1): Current Practice & Challenges in Execution of Genomic Testing in Lung Cancer TreatmentDr. Greg Riely from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) chats with Dr. Jack West about current standards in molecular testing for advanced NSCLC & potential challenges in execution in translating the promise of genomics into broad practice....more20minPlay
May 10, 2019Dr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay (Pt. 2): Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Telemedicine, and Other New Technologies to Improve Pathology GloballyDr. Jack West & pulmonary pathologist Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, MD from the Cleveland Clinic discuss changing workflows in pathology introduced by artificial intelligence, telemedicine, & new digital platforms for education & support....more28minPlay
May 07, 2019Dr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay (Pt. 1): Medical Education & Outreach in the Age of Social MediaDr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, pathologist at Cleveland Clinic, speaks with Dr. Jack West about the strong pathology community on Twitter and how social media are providing new opportunities to share information and create broader medical communities....more27minPlay
May 03, 2019Dr. Bishal Gyawali (Part 2): The Cancer Ground-Shot, Enforcing Common Sense, and Stirring the Pot While Rethinking Dubious Standards in Cancer CareDr. Bishal Gyawali and Dr. Jack West discuss the concept of a "cancer ground-shot," challenges to enforce common sense in oncology, and questions about low standards for FDA approvals that may not truly improve outcomes for patients with cancer....more21minPlay
April 30, 2019Dr. Bishal Gyawali (Part 1): Truly Global Perspective on Oncology Care, from Kathmandu to CanadaDr. Bishal Gyawali speaks with Dr. West about his trajectory from medical trainee in Nepal to an international authority on evidence-based cancer care, how his path has shaped his professional priorities, & how social media has provided new opportunities....more20minPlay
April 26, 2019Dr. Charu Aggarwal (Part 2): Building a Career and Family Life Together, Overcoming BarriersDr. Charu Aggarwal discusses with Dr. West how she and her colleagues at Univ. of Pennsylvania can develop their own careers alongside each other, #medTwitter, how she navigates work-life balance, & the improving support for women in heme/onc....more17minPlay
FAQs about The Beacon:How many episodes does The Beacon have?The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.