World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life’s experiences.
Camidge and O'Riordan discussed how O'Riordan's breast surgery career intersected with her personal experience with breast cancer. She shared the stories behind her initial diagnosis, subsequent treatments, and disease recurrences. She also emphasized the importance of open communication with patients about aspects of cancer survivorship, such as emotional wellbeing and sexual health. O'Riordan also talked about her career transition from the surgery field to patient advocacy, as well as her future plans for writing, speaking, and offering support to the breast cancer community.
Camidge and Machos discussed Machos' early career transition from pre-med to sales; her role in building strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders in oncology; and her involvement in the Miss New Hampshire and Miss America programs, which provided significant career-shaping opportunities.
Drs Camidge and Lin discuss Dr Lin's work with brain metastases, her role in developing targeted therapies for breast cancer, the importance of systemic therapy for managing brain metastases, and the significance of mentoring the next generation of oncologist.
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences. In this episode, Dr Camidge sat down with Alexandra Rink, PhD, a medical physicist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; a clinician scientist at the Princess Margaret Research Institute; and an associate professor in the Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto in Canada. Drs Camidge and Rink discussed how Dr Rink's early career interest in forensics led her down the path toward becoming a medical physicist, how physics factor into radiation therapy delivery, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver optimal patient care.
Drs Camidge and Nechtman discuss Nechtman's experience supporting and caring for his wife Laura during her lung cancer diagnosis and treatment; the emotional and practical challenges they faced as a family during her battle with cancer; and Nechtman's commitment to continuing Laura's patient advocacy work to advance lung cancer research.
Drs Camidge and Oxnard discussed Dr Oxnard's work with novel EGFR inhibitors that aims to overcome treatment resistance; how advancements in precision medicine have increased the importance of early cancer detection; and how he balances clinical practice with his industry role, advocating for efficient, patient-centered care
Drs Camidge and Studts discussed Dr Studts' career in behavioral science, particularly in lung cancer prevention and control. Dr Studts shared his journey from having a high school interest in psychology to assuming his current role at the University of Colorado.
Drs Camidge and Eisen discussed Dr Eisen's dual career in academia and industry. Growing up in London, he pursued medicine, excelling in cell pathology at University College London, and later specialized in oncology at Cambridge. He joined Roche in 2020. Dr Eisen emphasized the importance of aligning academic and clinical strengths, advocating for industry experience to enhance drug development. He aims to foster interfaces between academia and industry, ensuring sustainable health research and training the next generation of drug developers.
In this episode, Dr Camidge is rejoined by Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA, the medical director of Wilmot Cancer Institute at Webster and director of Wilmot Cancer Institute Regional Infusion services, as well as an assistant professor of clinical medicine in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology at the University of Rochester in New York. Dr Gosain is also co-host of the podcast Oncology Brothers.
Drs Camidge and Boire discuss Dr Boire's journey to becoming a physician-scientist, moments in her career that shaped her fascination with neurology, and how studying human biology at the cellular level can ultimately help improve the lives of patients with cancer.
Drs Camidge and Redman discuss Dr Redman's role as a biostatistician, outlining her work in designing clinical trials, navigating collaborations with multidisciplinary care teams, and the challenges of coordinating efforts across a nationwide network of clinical researchers.
In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Michael Smylie, MBBS, FRCPC, a professor in the Department of Oncology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta and a medical oncologist at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Canada. Drs Camidge and Smylie discussed Dr Smylie's experience treating patients who live in the Northwest Territories of Canada, including the challenges he encounters when providing oncology care to such a vast geographic area, unique considerations when treating a predominantly indigenous community, and how his own colon cancer diagnosis influenced his relationship with patients.
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences. In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA, the medical director of Wilmot Cancer Institute at Webster and director of Wilmot Cancer Institute Regional Infusion services, as well as an assistant professor of clinical medicine in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology at the University of Rochester in New York. He is also co-host of the podcast Oncology Brothers. Drs Camidge and Gosain discuss how Dr Gosain's journey through medical school led him to his role as a community oncologist, the challenges he encountered during his early career that inspired him to fill a need for concise yet comprehensive educational resources, and how he harnessed social media and leveraged professional connections to create a podcast highlighting practice updates for up-and-coming oncology professionals.
In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Duncan McLaren, MBBS, BSc, FRCR, FRCP, a consultant clinical oncologist at Spire Edinburgh Hospitals Murrayfield and Shawfair Park, as well as a professor at the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Drs Camidge and McLaren discuss Dr McLaren's unconventional journey to medical school, his experience as a clinical oncologist with expertise across oncology disciplines, and how his clinical research focus works to change the course of radiation therapy for genitourinary cancers.
In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Douglas Ney, MD, a professor of neurology and neurosurgery, program director of the Neurology Residency Program, and vice-chair of Education in the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado Cancer Center in Aurora. Drs Camidge and Ney discuss Dr Ney's journey to becoming a neurologic oncologist, how the management of primary brain tumors differs from that of brain metastases in his practice, and his experience as a physician with Tourette syndrome.
In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Jeanne Fourie Zirkelbach, PhD, a clinical pharmacologist in the Office of Clinical Pharmacology in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the FDA. Drs Camidge and Zirkelbach discuss how Zirkelbach got her start in the pharmacokinetics field; her involvement with Project Optimus, an initiative by the FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence that works to reform dose-optimization and -selection paradigms in oncology drug development; and how her research with patient-reported outcomes emphasizes the importance of keeping patient needs, preferences, and experiences at the forefront of drug development to minimize the effects of cancer treatment on quality of life.
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences. In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Kadrin Wilfong, MD, to discuss her career in the field of continuing medical education (CME). Dr Wilfong is the vice president of Medical Education at PeerView Institute for Medical Education in New York, New York. Drs Camidge and Wilfong talk through Wilfong's multifaceted journey to medical school, how her passion for the medical field propelled her career in oncology-focused education, the ins and outs of developing CME, and how educational events and resources can make a difference in the care of patients with cancer.
Camidge and Kahl reflect on the steps in Kahl's communications career that paved the way for her to become a leader in the medical journalism field.
Camidge and White discuss the intersections between White's head and neck cancer diagnosis and radiation oncology communications career.
Camidge and Cooper discuss key moments in Cooper's career as a chaplain, the focus of her writing and research about hospital chaplaincy, and the importance of meeting patients where they are when providing spiritual care.
Drs Camidge and Datta highlight the nuances of Dr Datta's career as a surgeon-scientist, the unexpected intersections between music and surgery, his research that aims to improve systemic therapies for pancreatic cancer that will in turn improve surgical operations, and more.
Drs Camidge and Arslan discuss Dr Arslan's experience providing emergency medical care and the curiosity that led him to pursue a career in industry.
Drs Camidge and Su spotlight the aspects of medicine that strengthened Dr Su's interest in practicing medical oncology, the ins and outs of delivering lung cancer care in China, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her outlook on life and her career goals, and more.
Drs Camidge and Rimel spotlight the steps along Dr Rimel's journey to becoming a gynecologic oncology surgeon, how her career is informed by her identity as a member of the LGBTQ community, the work she does to expand access to medical care for transgender patients, and more.
Drs Camidge and Rabinowitz discuss the balancing act between professional and personal life that Rabinowitz navigated when he was diagnosed with lung cancer; how he connected with the patients he cared for while receiving treatment for his own disease; and the importance of finding ways to help people throughout all stages of one's life and career.
Drs Camidge and Lewis talk through the ways that Dr Lewis' diagnosis of MEN-1 has affected his personal and professional life, the importance of seeking out patient perspectives when making treatment decisions, how social media can be leveraged to raise awareness about rare diseases and treatments, and more.
Camidge and Farmen talk through the intersections of patient advocacy for cancer and cerebral palsy, the story of Farmen's cancer diagnosis, the myriad people who rallied around Farmen during the early days of her disease and continue to provide support, and more.
Drs Camidge and Kelley discuss the ways Dr Kelley's passion for research guided his early career path.
Drs Camidge and Okuyama Sasaki discuss the unique features and goals of safety net hospitals; the formative educational experiences that shaped Dr Okuyama Sasaki's medical career; the dynamics at play when helping low-income patients access cancer treatments and resources; and more.
Drs Camidge and Leland discuss various roles in the biotechnology field and the intricacies of starting a biotechnology company.
Drs Camidge and Gerber highlight the ways that a liberal arts education can lay the foundation for a successful career in medicine; the benefits of personalized, faced-to-face patient connections over digital interactions; and the importance of keeping a humble and service-focused mindset when caring for patients.
Drs Camidge and McVeigh highlight the evolution of the clinical genetics field over time, the process of identifying pathogenic genetic variants, the difficulties of explaining genetic testing results to patients, and more.
In this episode of How This Is Building Me, Drs Camidge and Garon discuss the differences in lung cancer management and drug advancement between the United States and Asia and highlight other topline takeaways from the 2023 WCLC.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.