Results for 'patient access'
The Long Game of Cancer Genomics: John Carpten, Ph.D., on Building Precision Oncology that Reaches Patients
City of Hope, Academic Research, genomics, genome mapping, TGen, Translational Genomics Research Institute, spatial biology, AI, access
In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, John Carpten, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at City of Hope, discusses the evolution of cancer genomics—how early genome mapping enabled today’s targeted approaches and what infrastructure and equity considerations will…
Mar 23rd • 56 mins listen
Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care: Expanding Access, Innovation & Integrative Medicine
City of Hope, Monty Pal, Edward Kim, integrative oncology, national clinical trial, patient access
Dr. Ed Kim shares insights on why redefining the standard of care is critical for improving patient outcomes, the future of clinical trials, and the role of integrative medicine in oncology.
Mar 21st • 33 mins listen
Unlocking the Future of Cancer Care: Precision Medicine, AI and the Patient Voice with Dr. Stacy Gray
City of Hope, Monty Pal, Stacy Gray, precision medicine, germline testing, INSPIRE program, whole body MRI, genomic, tumor board
In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Stacy Gray, M.D., A.M., Director of Clinical and Scientific Strategy and Vice President of System Strategy at City of Hope, joins Monty Pal, M.D., F.A.S.C.O. in an engaging discussion of how precision medicine and AI are tran…
Feb 23rd • 43 mins listen
Empowering Breast Cancer Patients: Biomarker Breakthroughs & Self-Advocacy
Rebecca Previs, Suzanne Garner, breast cancer, digital, biomarker, genetic testing, advocacy
Suzanne Garner’s journey shows how education, advocacy, and technology are reshaping breast cancer patient care and clinical trial access.
Oct 19th • 26 mins listen
Increasing Clinical Trial Access for Blood Cancers
Clinical trials are the best instrument to advance treatment for blood cancers, but numerous challenges exist around trial identification, enrollment, and participation. We’ll hear perspectives from a community provider and patient advocacy organization on immediate—and forward-thinkin…
Jun 7th • 19 mins listen
Clinical Trial Access in Rural Areas
Clinical trials are crucial to cancer research and are often standard of care for patients with cancer, but for patients in rural areas, accessing clinical trials poses significant geographic and financial barriers. On this episode, we learn how Sanford Health harnessed its passion and creativity …
Oct 16th • 24 mins listen
Addressing the Impact of Prior Authorization on Access to Cancer Treatment
Drs. Nathan Pennell and Nancy Lin discuss emerging data on the growing problem of prior authorization and insurance denials in cancer care, their potentially harmful impact on patient outcomes, and what can be done to fix the problem.
Jun 8th • 26 mins listen
Breakthroughs in Oncology Drug Development with Dr. Roy Baynes
How do world-changing cancer treatments go from concept to reality? Tune in and discover how strategy, leadership, and heart unite to change lives in oncology—listen now.
Mar 31st • 28 mins listen
Building the First AI Agent for Cancer Research
City of Hope, Monty Pal, Enrique Velazquez Villarreal, Latino, colorectal cancer, mentor, genomics, AI, artificial intelligence, multiomic
Dr. Enrique Velazquez Villarreal on AI, genomics, and why young Latinos are at the heart of his work to improve colorectal cancer research and care.
May 5th • 49 mins listen
Rewriting the Rules of Cellular Therapy
City of Hope, Monty Pal, Stephen Forman, hematologic malignancy, cellular immunotherapy, bone marrow, CAR-T cell therapy
Dr. Stephen Forman shares the past, present, and future of cellular therapy and how City of Hope is building care systems to reach more patients.
Jul 21st • 47 mins listen
Why Genetic Testing Should Be Standard in Prostate Cancer
Labcorp, Rebecca Previs, Sarah Young, genetic counselor, genetic testing, prostate cancer, urologic oncology, germline, somatic, PARP inhibitors, digital
Hear why universal genetic testing matters in prostate cancer — plus, how it can improve treatment, equity, and outcomes for patients everywhere.
May 18th • 19 mins listen
Why Comprehensive Testing Matters - Ken Schlosser’s Lung Cancer Story
Labcorp, Rebecca Previs, Ken Schlosser, biomarker, lung cancer, ALK+, advocacy, precision
Biomarker testing helped Ken Schlosser live with stage IV lung cancer for over 6 years. Here's how it shaped his care plan from the start.
Jul 31st • 23 mins listen
Movement as Medicine: The Science Reshaping Oncology
City of Hope, Monty Pal, Lee Jones, movement, exercise, holistic
In this episode of "On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research," host Dr. Monty Pal welcomes Dr. Lee Jones, Head of the Exercise Oncology Program in the Department of Medicine at City of Hope, to discuss how exercise science is helping reshape cancer treatment and care. Dr. Jones shares …
Oct 27th • 56 mins listen
Navigating the Future of CDXs in Oncology
Rebecca Previs, Dawn McHugh, Labcorp, precision oncology, companion diagnostics, CDx, biomarker, precision medicine
CDX expert Dawn McHugh joins Dr. Rebecca Previs to unpack the role of companion diagnostics in precision oncology and the future of cancer care.
Feb 18th • 26 mins listen