Listen "Onc Now: Episode 15: Rewriting the Rules of Lung Cancer Therapy"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, host Jonathan Sackier speaks with Alexander Spira about cutting-edge advances in lung and colorectal cancer, including EGFR and KRAS-targeted therapies. They also discuss Spira's leadership in oncology research, his thoughts on the evolving 'town-gown' dynamic in US medicine, and his hopes for the future of cancer care. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:50 – Most memorable family travel adventure 03:30 – What inspired you to go into oncology 05:49 – Three recent publications in lung cancer 07:02 – Real-world data on colorectal cancer 08:15 – Sex/gender differences in non-small cell lung cancer 11:53 – The science of KRAS mutations and drug development 15:07 – Accelerating diagnostics and access to therapies 17:13 – The 'town-gown' debate in American healthcare 18:09- Three Wishes
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