The NRG Oncology Podcast

Feb 20 2025 11 ep. 28 mins 5
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The NRG Oncology Podcast, developed by NRG Oncology, is hosted by Drs. Stephen Chun and Lauren Henke. Stephen and Lauren delve into a variety of topics impacting the oncology community via interviews with various stakeholders throughout the NRG Oncology organization.

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Dr. Wolmark discusses Budgets, Grants, NSABP & NRG, and Breast Cancer Research

Feb 20 2025 32 mins  
We met with Drs. Mannel and Le, so now it is high-time we sit with Dr. Norman Wolmark to complete the NRG Oncology Group Chair trifecta. Dr. Wolmark dives into the NRG budget and grant process and priorities as well as advancements seen in breast cancer research over the years and the role NRG and NSABP play in that.

NRG-BR008, The "HERO" Breast Cancer Trial

Feb 05 2025 18 mins  
The NRG Oncology Podcast Co-hosts sit with NRG-BR008 "HERO" Study Co-PIs Dr. Lior Braunstein and Dr. Melissa Mitchell to discuss this study for low-risk HER2+ breast cancer. This study will test if HER2-targeted therapy without radiation therapy is as good as the usual treatment of HER2-targeted therapy with radiation for patients with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer.

NRG2025 Phoenix Special Episode with Drs. Michalski & Walker

Jan 17 2025 42 mins  
As a special part of the NRG2025 Winter Meeting, we are releasing this two-part interview episode. Our co-hosts sat with Dr. Jeff Michalski, NRG Theranostics Subcommittee Chair, regarding the new subcommittee, its goals, and how it fits into the NRG structure. Additionally, we talk to Dr. Joan Walker who recently stepped down from her role as NRG NCORP Co-PI to focus her efforts in

NRG-RTOG/GOG 0724 for Cervical Cancer with Dr. Jhingran

Jan 07 2025 18 mins  
The NRG Oncology Podcast co-hosts interview Dr. Anuja Jhingran to discuss the results of NRG-RTOG/GOG 0724 for cervical cancer in honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Medical Oncology with Dr. Langer

Dec 11 2024 31 mins  
Our NRG Oncology Podcast co-hosts interview Dr. Corey Langer on the ins-and-outs of medical oncology, the NRG Oncology Medical Oncology Committee, the evolution of lung cancer trials, and having conversations with patients regarding treatment.

Working with the American Medical Association, Advocacy on the Hill, and Clinical Trial Barriers with Dr. Brown

Nov 11 2024 29 mins  
The NRG Oncology Podcast co-hosts sit with Dr. Anna Brown to discuss the many ways to collaborate with the American Medical Association (AMA), policy and advocacy in action on the Hill, and addressing clinical trial barriers. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are reflective of Dr. Brown's experiences in nationally elected roles with the AMA but do not represent offic

Surgical Oncology, the NRG-HN006 trial for early-stage oral cavity cancer, and patient language in protocols with Dr. Lai

Oct 17 2024 21 mins  
Drs. Chun and Henke sit down with Dr. Stephen Lai, the NRG Oncology Surgical Oncology Committee Chair and the PI of the NRG-HN006 study of sentinel lymph node biopsy for early stage oral cavity disease. Dr. Lai addresses how surgical oncology fits within the NRG spectrum, his very important study that is actively enrolling patients, and his advocacy and passion for improving patien

Special ASTRO24 Episode: NRG-LU005 & NRG-HN005 Results

Sep 30 2024 46 mins  
Our co-hosts interview Drs. Kristin Higgins and Dr. Sue Yom on the results of NRG-LU005 (chemo +/- atezo in limited-stage small cell lung cancer) and NRG-HN005 (de-intensified RT for Early-stage p16+ oropharyngeal cancer) presented during the 2024 ASTRO Plenary Session.

Gynecologic Oncology, Disparities, and Early Career Investigators with Dr. Mannel

Sep 16 2024 29 mins  
The NRG Oncology Podcast Co-hosts interview Group Chair Robert Mannel on ongoing efforts in gynecologic oncology research, a timely episode to be issued during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month! Dr. Mannel also touches base on the health disparities in gynecologic oncology as well as advice for early career investigators.

NRG-LU002 Results and Impact with Dr. Iyengar

Aug 15 2024 28 mins  
The NRG Podcast co-hosts interview Dr. Puneeth Iyengar on the recently presented NRG-LU002 results from ASCO 2024. NRG-LU002 studies maintenance systemic therapy versus local consolidative therapy plus maintenance systemic therapy for patients with limited-metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.