The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.
All content for BackTable Vascular & Interventional is the property of BackTable and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.
Ep. 589 Lung Cancer Tumor Boards: Multidisciplinary Approaches & Best Practices with Dr. Karen Reckamp, Dr. Scott Atay, Dr. Scott Oh, Dr. Alan Lee
BackTable Vascular & Interventional
55 minutes
1 week ago
Ep. 589 Lung Cancer Tumor Boards: Multidisciplinary Approaches & Best Practices with Dr. Karen Reckamp, Dr. Scott Atay, Dr. Scott Oh, Dr. Alan Lee
As lung cancer treatments become more complex, is a collaborative tumor board more essential than ever? We’re kicking off the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series with an in-studio panel discussion on the multidisciplinary management of lung cancer. The panel includes experts from medical oncology, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, and interventional pulmonology from major institutions in Los Angeles.
---
This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson and Varian.
---
SYNPOSIS
They discuss the operation of tumor boards at their respective institutions, the impact of virtual meetings, optimal strategies for mediastinal staging, the management of early-stage lung cancer, and the emerging role of ablation therapy. The conversation dives into the complexities of treating patients with recurrence or metastatic disease, highlighting the importance of collaborative decision-making in navigating these challenging scenarios. The episode emphasizes the critical role of multidisciplinary tumor boards in providing informed, patient-centered care.
---
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction06:59 - Role of Pulmonologists in Tumor Boards12:08 - Importance of Tissue Diagnosis24:52 - Lung Cancer Screening and Stigma34:01 - Interventional Radiology and Biopsies46:21 - Challenges with Immunotherapy and Radiation53:44 - The Importance of Multidisciplinary Teams54:24 - Final Thoughts
---
RESOURCES
American Lung Association 2024 Datahttps://www.lung.org/getmedia/12020193-7fb3-46b8-8d78-0e5d9cd8f93c/SOLC-2024.pdf
National Lung Screening Trialhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1102873
Checkmate 816https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2202170
PACIFIC Trialhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1709937
BackTable Vascular & Interventional
The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.
