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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.

How This Is Building Me


    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    40: Advancing Brain Metastases Research and Mentorship in Breast Oncology: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; Nancy U. Lin, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 57:35


    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.

    39: How Medical Physicists Contribute to Optimized Oncologic Outcomes: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; Alexandra Rink, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 55:24


    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.

    38: Vulnerable Conversations Contribute to Patient Advocacy Efforts to Propel Lung Cancer Research: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Tillman Nechtman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 69:20


    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. 

    37: How Complementary Roles in Clinic and Industry Illuminate Avenues for Patient-Centered Cancer Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Geoff Oxnard, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 54:33


    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

    S12 Ep12: How Behavioral Science Informs Empathetic and Effective Lung Cancer Prevention Strategies: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Jamie L. Studts, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 71:28


    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.

    S12 Ep11: How Academia and Industry Intersect to Improve Oncology Research and Patient Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Tim Eisen, MB BChir, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 62:05


    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.

    34: How Generalists Are Uniquely Positioned to Administer and Advance Oncology Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 43:01


    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.

    33: A Nuanced Understanding of Cellular Biology Advances Neuro-Oncology Practice: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Adrienne A. Boire, MD, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 65:48


    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.

    32: Designing Trials and Fueling Collaboration in Oncology: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Mary Redman, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 53:21


    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.

    31: Considerations for Taking Oncology Care "to the Ends of the Earth": With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Michael Smylie, MBBS, FRCPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 46:29


    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.

    30: How the Drive to Connect the Oncology Community Built an Educational Podcast Platform: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 40:29


    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.

    29: Clinical Oncology Bridges Gaps Between Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Clinical Research: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Duncan McLaren, MBBS, BSc, FRCR, FRCP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 61:13


    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.

    28: Patient Prioritization Is the Foundation for a Successful Neurologic Oncology Career: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Douglas Ney, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 45:52


    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.

    27: PRO Research Is Key for a Patient-Focused Oncology Pharmacology Career: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, and Jeanne Fourie Zirkelbach, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 60:48


    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.

    26: Camidge and Wilfong on Making A Difference Through a Career in Continuing Medical Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 47:11


    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. 

    25: Camidge and Kahl Reflect on the Impact of Oncology Journalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 35:14


    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.

    24: Camidge and White on Crucial Aspects of Patient-Focused Oncology Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 49:53


    Camidge and White discuss the intersections between White's head and neck cancer diagnosis and radiation oncology communications career.

    23: Camidge and Cooper on Finding Purpose and Embracing Nuance in Hospital Chaplaincy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 48:00


    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.

    22: Camidge and Datta Detail the Career of an “Opportunistic Nomad”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 55:54


    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.

    21: Camidge and Arslan Calculate the “Impact Factor” of a Career in Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 41:36


    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.

    20: Camidge and Su Compare Lung Cancer Treatment Strategies in China and the United States

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 34:16


    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.

    19: Camidge and Rimel on the Importance of Cultivating Inclusive Gynecologic Oncology Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 37:50


    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.

    18: Camidge and Rabinowitz Reflect on Finding Strength and Inspiration on Both Sides of a Cancer Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 33:42


    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.

    17: Camidge and Lewis Discuss the Perspective of Being Both a Patient and Physician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 65:30


    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.

    16: Camidge and Farmen Discuss the Nuances of Cancer Care and Patient Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 45:47


    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.

    15: Camidge and Kelley Share the Details of Practicing Within Various Health Care Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 45:43


    Drs Camidge and Kelley discuss the ways Dr Kelley's passion for research guided his early career path.

    14: Camidge and Okuyama Sasaki Highlight How Safety Net Hospitals Widen the Scope of Cancer Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 36:05


    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.

    13: Camidge and Leland Discuss the Road to a Multifaceted Biotechnology Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 51:31


    Drs Camidge and Leland discuss various roles in the biotechnology field and the intricacies of starting a biotechnology company.

    12: Camidge and Gerber Emphasize the Importance of Face-to-Face Patient Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 50:24


    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.

    11: Camidge and McVeigh Highlight the Role of the Clinical Geneticist Across Cancer Care and Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 45:55


    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.

    10: Camidge and Garon Unpack Key Updates From the 2023 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 40:59


    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.

    9: Camidge and Garon Reflect on the Nuances of Career Development Through Clinical Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 45:22


    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. 

    8: Camidge and Vokes Reflect on Research Journeys, Team Building, and Mentorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 48:49


    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. 

    7: Camidge and Abbott Discuss the Role of the Biotechnology Analyst in Drug Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 42:33


    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. 

    6: Camidge and Cetnar Revisit ASCO 2023 Data in Lung Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 50:05


    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. 

    5: Camidge and Weickhardt Consider Oncology Practice and Patient Care From an International Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 38:52


    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. 

    4: Camidge and Turner Reflect on the Importance of Care and Connection Throughout the Cancer Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 46:03


    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. 

    3: Camidge and Jalal on Setting up an Infrastructure for Success in Life and Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 29:27


    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. 

    2: Camidge and Bauml on Breaking Into Industry From Academia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 29:08


    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. 

    1: Camidge and Cetnar Consider the Value of Career Scholarship, Leadership, and Mentorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 32:04


    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. 

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