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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 198 episodes Latest May 11, 2026

ASCO Education: By the Book delivers in-depth discussions with the editors and authors behind the ASCO Educational Book. Hear about key topics from ASCO meetings education sessions, perspectives on the state of the science, and deep dives into the complex approaches shaping modern oncology practice.

Episodes

Expanding Precision Oncology With Targeted Immunotherapy Jun 8, 2026 21:03 Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Bridget Keenan discuss the innovative bioengineering allowing clinicians to target historically "immune-cold" tumors, the logistical evolution of bringing bispecific therapies safely into outpatient community clinics, and the complex future of predictive biomarkers and resistance mechanisms. LINK TO FULL TRANSCRIPT
Beyond Chronological Age: Assessing Frailty in Older Adults With GU Cancer May 11, 2026 20:38 Dr. Hope Rugo and Dr. Peter Lee discuss frailty, geriatric assessments, and personalized care for older adults with genitourinary cancer. They highlight screening guidelines, treatment considerations, multidisciplinary interventions, and the emergence of AI and digital health tools in geriatric oncology. LINK TO FULL TRANSCRIPT    
Liver-Directed Therapies for Colorectal Cancer: Where Are We Now? Apr 13, 2026 23:16 Drs. Pedro Barata, Yi Song, Meenakshi Jeeva, and Lauren Park discuss liver-directed therapies in colorectal cancer, ongoing developments in locoregional therapies for unresectable colorectal liver metastasis, and exciting research on expanding the role of thermal ablation in liver-dominant metastatic CRC. LINK TO FULL TRANSCRIPT
Exercise as Medicine: Strategies for Integrating Exercise into Cancer Care Mar 9, 2026 18:59 Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Kathryn Schmitz discuss evidence-based exercise oncology programs, how to incorporate exercise into cancer care and connect the right patient to the right program, and ultimately build a culture of exercise in oncology. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Pedro Barata: Hello, and welcome to By the Book, a podcast series from ASCO that features compelling perspectives from authors and editors
Is Organ Preservation for GEJ and Gastric Cancers Ready for Primetime? Feb 9, 2026 21:03 Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Ugwuji Maduekwe discuss the evolving treatment landscape in gastroesophageal junction and gastric cancers, including the emergence of organ preservation as a selective therapeutic goal, as well as strategies to mitigate disparities in care. Dr. Maduekwe is the senior author of the article, "Organ Preservation for Gastroesophageal Junction and Gastric Cancers: Ready for Pri
Designing Clinical Trials for Patients With Rare Cancers: Connecting the Zebras Jan 12, 2026 24:59 Dr. Hope Rugo and Dr. Vivek Subbiah discuss innovative trial designs to enable robust studies for smaller patient populations, as well as the promise of precision medicine, novel therapeutic approaches, and global partnerships to advance rare cancer research and improve patient outcomes. TRANSCRIPT  Dr. Hope Rugo: Hello and welcome to By the Book, a podcast series from ASCO that features engagin
Making Clinical Trial Participation a Standard of Care in Oncology Dec 8, 2025 17:00 Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Ravin Garg discuss strategies to increase trial representation, including leveraging trial navigators and prioritizing pragmatic trial models, as featured in the ASCO Educational Book article, "Practical Guide to Clinical Trial Accessibility: Making Trial Participation a Standard of Care." TRANSCRIPT Dr. Pedro Barata: Hello, and welcome to By the Book, a podcast from ASC
Key Updates in Testicular Cancer: Optimizing Survivorship and Survival Nov 10, 2025 21:44 Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Aditya Bagrodia discuss the evolving landscape of testicular cancer survivorship, the impact of treatment-related complications, and management strategies to optimize long-term outcomes and quality of life. TRANSCRIPT:  Dr. Pedro Barata: Hello and welcome to By the Book, a podcast series from ASCO that features engaging conversations between editors and authors of the AS
The Evolving Landscape of Bispecific Antibodies in Hematologic and Solid Tumors Oct 13, 2025 23:03 Dr. Hope Rugo and Dr. Giuseppe Curigliano discuss recent developments in the field of bispecific antibodies for hematologic and solid tumors, including strategies to optimize the design and delivery of the immunotherapy. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Hope Rugo: Hello and welcome to By the Book, a podcast series from ASCO that features engaging conversations between editors and authors of the ASCO Educational Boo
Emerging Treatment Paradigms in Genitourinary Cancers Sep 8, 2025 24:10 Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Rana McKay discuss the integration of innovative advances in molecular imaging and therapeutics to personalize treatment for patients with renal cell and urothelial carcinomas. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Pedro Barata: Hello, I'm Dr. Pedro Barata, your guest host of By the Book, a podcast series featuring insightful conversations between authors and editors of the ASCO Educational Book
Interventions to Reduce Financial Toxicity in Breast Cancer Aug 11, 2025 27:14 Dr. Hope Rugo and Dr. Kamaria Lee discuss the prevalence of financial toxicity in cancer care in the United States and globally, focusing on breast cancer, and highlight key interventions to mitigate financial hardship. TRANSCRIPT  Dr. Hope Rugo: Hello, and welcome to By the Book, a podcast series from ASCO that features engaging conversations between editors and authors of the ASCO Educational
Oncology and Suffering: Strategies on Coping with Grief for Health Care Professionals Jul 14, 2025 33:26 Drs. Hope Rugo, Sheri Brenner, and Mikolaj Slawkowski-Rode discuss the struggle that health care professionals experience when terminally ill patients are suffering and approaches to help clinicians understand and respond to suffering in a more patient-centered and therapeutic way. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Hope Rugo: Hello, and welcome to By the Book, a monthly podcast series from ASCO that features enga

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