Listen "Onc Now: Episode 12: The Future of Breast Cancer Immunotherapy"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Onc Now Podcast, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Heather McArthur, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of Texas, UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA. They discuss recent advancements in breast cancer immunotherapy and the future of personalised care. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Transformative breakthroughs in immunotherapy 03:51 - Communicating new research to the public 05:48 - Racial disparities in cancer screenings 07:22 - Unmet needs in treating triple-negative breast cancer 11:48 - Genomic profiling and molecular pathways 13:30 - Barriers to personalised treatment plans 15:09 - Designing and conducting large-scale, international trials 19:16 - Optoacoustic imaging in cancer 22:52 - The 'first' cell and the heterogeneity of breast tumours 25:21 – Heather's three wishes for healthcare
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