The PQI Podcast

In this episode, Jordan Scott, PharmD, from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares insights into the latest advancements in CAR T-cell therapy for Multiple Myeloma.

This week's episode offers pharmacists the opportunity to earn 0.5 CE credit hours while exploring the newly expanded scope of CAR T-cell therapy and novel toxicities associated with specific CAR-T products. Learn effective management strategies for these toxicities and enhance patient outcomes in your practice.

Jordan earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from D’Youville University in 2021. He completed his PGY1 Pharmacy residency training at Buffalo General Medical Center and PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy residency training at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer. His areas of practice include lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and transplant/cellular therapies. He is involved in direct patient care, collaborative practice, precepting, teaching, and research. Jordan is an avid football fan, cheering on the home team in Buffalo. Go Bills!

To register for CE credit, please visit: https://www.lecturepanda.com/r/CARTOnDemand

Jordan has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Oluwadamilola "Lola" Fayanju, a leader in breast cancer care and health equity. With a remarkable background that spans clinical excellence and innovative research, Dr. Fayanju holds the Helen O. Dickens Presidential Associate Professorship at the University of Pennsylvania (PENN) and serves as Chief of Breast Surgery at Penn Medicine. She also leads as the Surgical Director of the Rena Rowan Breast Center, directs Health Equity Innovation at the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation, and is a Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics.

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in cancer care, impacting treatment outcomes, recovery, and overall quality of life. In this episode, we explore this essential connection with Maggie Green, RDN, LD—a culinary dietitian, cookbook author, and host of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Maggie discusses how a proper diet can support cancer treatment and enhance patient well-being. She also shares insights from her experiences as a cookbook author and coach, offering valuable advice on bringing culinary ideas to life. Tune in to discover how nutrition and food can profoundly influence health and healing.

You can find information on The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics here. 

Learn more about Maggie here. 

Find her cookbooks at the links below:

Kentucky Fresh Cookbook

Tasting Kentucky: Favorite Recipes from the Bluegrass State

Essential Pantry: Streamline Your Ingredients, Simplify Your Meals

Essential Plant-Based Pantry: Streamline Your Ingredients, Simplify Your Meals

New treatments and managing side effects are key challenges in kidney cancer care. In our latest episode of The PQI Podcast, we team up with the Kidney Cancer Association, Emily Wang, PharmD, BCOP, from MD Anderson, and Julia Stevens, PharmD, BCOP, from Beth Israel Deaconess, to share valuable insights into the newest advancements in kidney cancer therapies and practical strategies for managing side effects from TKI and IO treatments. 

Listen now to gain valuable knowledge that can transform your patient care approach.

Learn more about the Kidney Cancer Association here. 

Welcome to the Season 7 premiere of The PQI Podcast! We’re thrilled to kick off this new season by exploring the evolving role of the medically integrated team.

In this episode, field experts Ben Harkness (Director of IT, Utah Cancer Specialists) and Mark Moch (CIO, American Oncology Network) share how cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies reshape healthcare. Gain valuable insights into proactive measures to safeguard patient data and the vital collaboration between IT and healthcare professionals. Don’t miss these essential tips to keep your practice ahead of emerging challenges and enhance your security systems.

Welcome to The PQI Podcast season 6 finale! As we close out this chapter, we reflect on the survivor stories shared, the clinical insights gained, and the impactful conversations we’ve had over the last few months. We are thrilled to end this season with special guest Hardeep Phull, MD, to discuss various oncology hot topics, including burnout, financial toxicity, AI, and remaining current with literature.

Dr. Phull is the Director of Oncology at Palomar Health, the Alumni Specialty Director at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and a Clinical Instructor at the University of California San Diego. He views his ongoing journey in medicine as a series of experiences that have enabled him to appreciate different values, cultures, and viewpoints, keeping him grounded and highly involved in education, mentorship, leadership, and advocacy in the community.

You can find articles from Dr. Phull in NCODA’s Oncolytics Today here:

• The Mental Health Epidemic in Oncologists

• Effect of Prior Authorization Rule Remains to be Seen

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Jerad Rex Davis. Despite his battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Jerad, an attorney and musician from Western North Carolina, found solace in his music. His album "The Chemo Tapes," blends Americana, bluegrass, and folk, reflecting his resilience and unwavering spirit. Listen in as we explore Jerad's uplifting story, a testament to the healing power of music and the human spirit.

You can find more information and Jerad’s music here.

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we put a spotlight on the recent 2024 NCODA International Spring Forum. The meeting brought together hundreds of NCODA members and partners with the shared goal of improving patient care.

Listen in as we hear from several clinical and industry experts who participated in the Forum, sharing their insights and highlights from this inspiring gathering of oncology professionals.

Thank you to all Spring Forum participants for your dedication and support! Save the date for the 2024 NCODA International Fall Summit, which will be held in Orlando, FL, on October 23 - 25.

Testimonials:
John Zieger, Bristol Myers Squibb
Todd Knepper, PharmD, Moffitt Cancer Center
Jordan Scott, PharmD, Roswell Park
Emily Zimdars, CPhT and Jean Meyer, CPhT, M Health Fairview

This week, we sit down with Layla Van Doren, MD, MBA, and Kristen Boykin, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS, to discuss IV iron therapy. Dr. Van Doren is a hematologist with Yale New Haven Health and Director of Education in the Adult Sickle Cell Program. Kristen is the Director of Pharmacy Operations at Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute. 

 This podcast episode is sponsored by Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. 

Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. is a U.S. specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to providing patient care through the commercialization of Monoferric® (ferric derisomaltose) injection and through exceptional resources to support this treatment. We are the U.S. affiliate of the Denmark-based Pharmacosmos Group. Please visit us at www.monoferric.com to learn more.

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Juline George, PharmD, and Sasha Watson, PharmD, to explore the significance of pharmacist collaboration in oncology and its impact on optimizing patient care.

Discover how their partnership benefits patients, hear real-life examples of its positive impact, and gain valuable insights for fostering effective collaboration between medically integrated and specialty pharmacies in oncology care.

Juline is a pharmacist specializing in complex drug therapy regimens within specialty disease states, including oncology, transplant, inflammatory conditions, and infectious disease with Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy.

Sasha is an Outpatient Medical Oncology Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She currently works with the GI and Sarcoma clinics at Sylvester.