On this episode of SO Files, Brad and Linda cover the updated staging guidelines for breast cancer that have been in practice (theoretically) since Jan 1, 2018. The possibilities for stage groups now cover a full six pages in the …
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Modern Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases
Today we will be discussing the modern management of colorectal liver metastases. For today’s episode, we are excited to be welcoming on Dr. Yuman Fong, Sangiacomo Family Chair in Surgical Oncology and Surgical chair at City of Hope Cancer Center …
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Controversies in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer with Dr. Julie Ann Sosa
We were so lucky to catch up with Dr. Julie Ann Sosa, who is the new Chair of Surgery at UCSF starting April 1st, 2018, and also world renowned endocrine surgeon on the newly updated staging guidelines for differentiated thyroid …
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Management of Barrett’s Esophagus and Associated Lesions
This week we discuss Barrett's esophagus, and management of associated dysplastic and neoplastic lesions. We are excited to welcome on esteemed guest Dr. John Hunter, former chair of surgery at and now the CEO of OHSU Health Systems and also the …
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Systemic Options for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
On this episode of the SO files, we interview Dr. Andrea Wang-Gillam MD/PhD, associate professor in the division of oncology at Wash U School of medicine and clinical director of the GI oncology, about systemic options for treating pancreatic adenocarcinoma. As …
Gastric Cancer Review- Resident geared, ABSITE friendly
Happy new years from SO Files! Ring in 2018 with an algorithm based review of gastric cancer management! We released this all out of order so excuse our Thanksgiving banter but the great news is that bad jokes never go …
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Minimally Invasive HPB and Oncologic Surgery
On this episode of the SO Files, Brad and Linda discuss minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgical oncology, focusing specifically on MIS pancreatic and liver surgery. The SO Files welcome special guest, Dr. Chet Hammill, Associate Professor of Surgery in the Hepatobiliary …
The Future of Surgical Lymph Node Management
On this episode of the SO Files, Brad and Linda discuss the current state and future of surgical lymph node management. The SO Files welcome special guest, Dr. William Hawkins, Neidorff Family and Robert C. Packman Professor of Surgery and …
ABSITE Breast Oncology Review
On this episode of the SO files, Brad and Linda welcome Assistant Professor of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis/ Siteman Cancer Center, and co-author of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Breast Cancer, Dr. Amy Cyr . We …
Radiation Oncology for Dummies
On this episode of the SO files, Brad and Linda dive into the basics of radiation oncology, with the goal to give a basis of understanding for different radiation therapy regimens. The episode begins with an overview of what is …