Cancer is a fascinating but rapidly evolving discipline - it's a full-time job just keeping up to date. In this podcast, Dr Michael Fernando and Dr Joshua Hurwitz explore the latest trials, research, and practice-changing updates, as well as regular interviews with renowned oncology specialists. Ideal for those starting their training journey, established specialists and anyone interested in medical science, oncological practice, or terrible jokes. Preferably all three.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind
Claim This Podcastby Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
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Cancer is a fascinating but rapidly evolving discipline - it's a full-time job just keeping up to date. In this podcast, Dr Michael Fernando and Dr Joshua Hurwitz explore the latest trials, research, and practice-changing updates, as well as regular interviews with renowned oncology specialists. Ideal for those starting their training journey, established specialists and anyone interested in medical science, oncological practice, or terrible jokes. Preferably all three.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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May 31, 2026
203. Back to Basics - Early Pancreatic Cancer
<p>This week, we take a "back to the future" look at the early-stage pancreatic cancer phase, a relatively stagnant area in terms of pivotal trials. The two trials are the ESPAC4 trial, which examines doublet chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer, and Josh does a traditional deep dive into the world of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. He highlights ESPAC-5, PREOPANC-2, and the TAPS consortium, to name a few. A complicated but overall evolving field.</p><br><p><strong>Studies discussed in this episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28129987/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPAC-4</a></p><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3958454/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FOLFOXIRI</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(25)00363-8/abstract" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PREOPANC-2</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(22)00348-X/fulltext" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPAC-5</a></p><p><a href="https://www.hpbonline.org/article/S1365-182X(22)00223-4/fulltext" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TAPS</a> (Trans-Atlantic Pancreatic Surgery (TAPS) Consortium Study)</p><br><p>For more episodes, resources and blog posts, visit <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4d/shows/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4b/episodes/www.inquisitiveonc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inquisitiveonc.com</a></p><p>Please find us on Twitter <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4d/shows/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4b/episodes/@InquisitiveOnc!" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@InquisitiveOnc!</a></p><p>If you want us to look at a specific trial or subject, email us at <a href="mailto:inquisitiveonc@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inquisitiveonc@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Art courtesy of Taryn Silver</p><p>Music courtesy of AlisiaBeats: https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/</p><br><p>Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are unwell, seek medical advice.</p><br><p>Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have access to the episode at the same time you do and have no editorial control over the content.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 24, 2026
202. Back to Basics - Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
<p>Today, we accidentally skipped early pancreatic cancer and jumped straight to advanced pancreatic cancer. It was a sombre episode, with clinicians and advocates screaming for better treatment options for this cancer. While small incremental advances have been made, the holy grail remains elusive.</p><br><p>Today our focus is on NAPOLI-3, the use of liposomal irinotecan (NALIRIFOX), and PANOVA-3, where TTFields are used in combination with gemcitabine/abraxane. A good conversation, though the current premise is sad. Hopefully, as time moves on, this conversation will be more optimistic. </p><br><p><strong>Studies discussed in this episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)01366-1/fulltext" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NAPOLI-3</a></p><p><a href="https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-25-00746" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PANOVA-3</a></p><br><p>For more episodes, resources and blog posts, visit <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4d/shows/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4b/episodes/www.inquisitiveonc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inquisitiveonc.com</a></p><p>Please find us on Twitter <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4d/shows/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4b/episodes/@InquisitiveOnc!" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@InquisitiveOnc!</a></p><p>If you want us to look at a specific trial or subject, email us at <a href="mailto:inquisitiveonc@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inquisitiveonc@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Art courtesy of Taryn Silver</p><p>Music courtesy of AlisiaBeats: https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/</p><br><p>Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are unwell, seek medical advice.</p><br><p>Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have access to the episode at the same time you do and have no editorial control over the content.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 17, 2026
201. Back to Basics - Advanced Gastric/GOJ Cancer
<p>On today's episode, Josh and Michael "advance" in their ongoing GI journey, as Michael continuously insists on saying, to discuss advanced gastric and GOJ cancer. Historically, an orphan disease with a very poor prognosis, perhaps the first rays of light are beginning to shine on this difficult-to-treat cancer type. Immunotherapy has been well established as standard of care, but are there any new agents that are emerging in this space? As always, the answer to that question is "yes," and as usual, the agent in question is trastuzumab deruxtecan. Listen on for all the surprising details, even more awful puns, and a strange tangent about the difference between a "good" and "effective" dictator.</p><br><p><strong>Studies discussed in this episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2111380" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Checkmate 648</a>/<a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)00797-2/fulltext" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">649</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2004413" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Destiny-Gastric01</a></p><br><p>For more episodes, resources and blog posts, visit <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4d/shows/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4b/episodes/www.inquisitiveonc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inquisitiveonc.com</a></p><p>Please find us on Twitter <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4d/shows/62d20dbcffef490011c8df4b/episodes/@InquisitiveOnc!" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@InquisitiveOnc!</a></p><p>If you want us to look at a specific trial or subject, email us at <a href="mailto:inquisitiveonc@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inquisitiveonc@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Art courtesy of Taryn Silver</p><p>Music courtesy of AlisiaBeats: https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/</p><br><p>Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are unwell, seek medical advice.</p><br><p>Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have access to the episode at the same time you do and have no editorial control over the content.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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