Main Topic: Dr Marshall kicks off this episode with a whirlwind preview of ASCO 2025. What plenary sessions are practice-changing? What’s the buzz around pancreatic cancer? And what’s the real value of showing up—beyond the data? Whether it’s your first or 30th ASCO, this is your unscripted guide to oncology’s biggest week. Candid Conversations: Dr. Marshall sits down with three Georgetown fellows as they prepare for their first-ever ASCO. From what to pack to what they hope to learn, this panel captures the anticipation and curiosity of oncology’s next generation. It’s a reminder that for every seasoned badge-holder, there’s a newcomer seeing ASCO—and cancer care—through fresh eyes. MedBuzz: In this MedBuzz, Dr Marshall dives into the federal government’s escalating attacks on academic freedom, including a letter threatening Harvard’s funding, visa retaliation against graduate researchers, and pressure on journals like The New England Journal of Medicine. What does it mean when the U.S. begins dismantling its own scientific foundation? For patients, it’s not just political—it’s personal. Without funding, the cures don’t come.