SurgOnc Today®

About SurgOnc Today®

SurgOnc Today® is an educational podcast for cancer surgeons from the Society of Surgical Oncology. Each episode features conversations with individuals who are experts within their respective fields and are members of SSO.

Publisher

Society of Surgical Oncology

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2020

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

280 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   Genetics of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma: From Testing to Surgical Decision-Making

   In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, we explore the role of genetics in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL), from identifying patients who should undergo germline testing to understanding how genetic findings can influence surgical decision-making and long-term surveillance. The discussion will emphasize practical, surgeon-focused considerations for integrating genetic information into the care of patients with PPGL.

2. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Negotiating Your Startup Package: A Primer for Surgeon-Scientists

   In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Dr. Neal Bhutiani is joined by Drs. Philip Spanheimer and Stephanie Downs-Canner to discuss key components and effective strategies for ensuring a strong startup package for new surgeon-scientists.

3. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Generating Evidence Series: Cholangiocarcinoma

   In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Kimberly Washington, MD, FACS, Hop Tran Cao, MD, FACS, Haley Ellis, MD, and Skye Mayo, MD, MPH, FACS, explore the evolving evidence base in cholangiocarcinoma, highlighting contemporary approaches to diagnosis, multidisciplinary management, and treatment. The discussion also examines knowledge gaps and opportunities for clinical research to generate stronger evidence and improve outcomes for patients with this rare biliary tract malignancy.

Who has been a guest on SurgOnc Today®

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Miral Grandhi
• Dr Neha Lad
• Dr Pedro Dos Santos
• Dr Jula Veerapong
• Dr Zachary Brown

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

90

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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