Dr. Jack West reviews emerging new information and controversial topics in health care in general, cancer treatment in particular.
Dr. Tim Gilligan (Pt. 2): Improving Oncologist-Patient Communication Skills
Dr. Timothy Gilligan and host Jack West discuss ASCO’s guidelines for patient communications and Dr. Gilligan’s efforts to train oncologists on effective communication with patients. (27:44)
Dr. Tim Gilligan (Pt. 1): Developing a Focus on Genitourinary Oncology
Host Jack West, MD speaks with Timothy Gilligan, MD, FASCO from Cleveland Clinic, reviewing his path into medicine & genitourinary oncology, then discussing new challenges in testicular, bladder, and prostate cancer management. (30:56)
Dr. Luis Raez: A Deep Commitment to Medical Education and Leadership
Host Dr. Jack West speaks with Dr. Luis Raez about his training in Peru, his move to Miami, and his longstanding commitment to education and leadership, especially within Florida and the Latin American medical communities. (31:12)
Dr. Jerad Gardner (Pt 2): Facilitating New Research with Online Patient Groups, and the Future of Integrating AI in the Pathology Workflow
Dr. Jack West & guest Dr. Jerad Gardner, Assoc. Professor in Pathology at Univ of Arkansas, discuss his new opportunities to conduct research in partnership with online patient groups, as well as how artificial intelligence is poised to change pathology. (23:33)
Dr. Jerad Gardner (Pt 1): Pioneering How Physicians Use Social Media to Build Community & Educate
Pathologist Jerad Gardner & host Jack West speak about what led him down his career path into pathology and how he has helped create educational content & develop a vibrant community of pathologists & other physicians on multiple social media platforms. (24:22)
We’re Removing The West Wind Podcast Video Feed – Now Watch on YouTube & BeaconMedIC.com
We’re removing the West Wind Podcast video feed. You can still watch the podcast in video format on our YouTube channel (/BeaconMedIC) or here at the BeaconMedIC.com website. Thanks! (0:41)
Dr. Hossein Borghaei (Pt 2): Reflecting on Progress & Future Directions in Immunotherapy
Drs. Hossein Borghaei and host Jack West discuss long term outcomes in lung cancer with immunotherapy, potential utility of IO combinations, and when we can consider patients doing well on immunotherapy as cured if doing well beyond 5 years. (26:22)
Dr. Hossein Borghaei (Pt 1): On His Own at 16, Journey from Tehran to Philadelphia
Dr. Hossein Borghaei sits with Dr. Jack West and traces his difficult journey from war-torn Iran to Germary and then the US, which he made alone as a 16 year-old before having the opportunity to pursue medicine & his career in thoracic oncology. (30:42)
Dr. Gideon Blumenthal (Pt 2): Working to Balance Access, Efficacy, and Safety at the FDA
Dr. West questions Dr. Gideon Blumenthal of the FDA about how he and his team there struggle to provide timely access to emerging cancer treatments, while also debating questions of the proper thresholds for efficacy and safety. (20:15)