Molecular Testing Pearls
In Part 4 of our Heme Path series, we thoroughly examine the details of molecular testing and how it relates to hematologic and oncologic malignancies
I. Molecular Testing Basics
A. Provides a means of assessing patient’s genotypes, specifically at smaller changes in the genetic information
B. How is it performed?
1. Polymerase ch ... Show More
Aug 5
Episode 159: Head and Neck Cancer Series, Pt. 2 – Locoregional Disease
This week we get into treatment. Building on Part 1's (episode 158: https://www.thefellowoncall.com/tfocpodcast/hncintro) workup and staging, we walk through three cases to highlight the important distinguishing details: an oral cavity cancer, a locally advanced oropharynx cancer ... Show More
34m 43s
Jul 29
Episode 158: Head and Neck Cancer Series, Pt. 1 - Introduction
This week, we kick off our Head and Neck Cancer series. Using the case of a man with a painless neck mass, we build a framework for the whole series. Content: - Why head and neck cancer is really two distinct diseases- The biology behind HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer- How t ... Show More
26m 52s
Jul 1
Episode 157: Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Series, Pt 3- Challenging Scenarios in ITP
This week, we put everything we talked about in our ITP series together and talk about how we manage ITP in complicated patient scenarios. Through a case-based discussion, we discuss how to we would approach each of these complicated scenarios. If you haven’t done so already, be ... Show More
29m 16s
Apr 2023
Papers Unplugged: Precision Medicine and Myeloid Neoplasms
In this podcast, Hartmut Döhner, Hematologist-Oncologist and Professor of Medicine in Germany, discusses with Dr. Nathalie van Havre the role of genomic characterization in the classification, prognosis and treatment of myeloid neoplasms. Discover the main methods of genomic test ... Show More
14m 32s
Dec 2023
A natural history of familial platelet disorder with myeloid malignancy; HEXIM1 as an essential transcription regulator in erythropoiesis; residual disease predicts relapse in CML patients
In this week's episode we’ll discuss the findings from a natural history study of patients with familial platelet disorder with myeloid malignancy, learn more about the role of HEXIM1 as an essential transcription regulator in human erythropoiesis, and discuss the utility of resi ... Show More
21m 53s
May 2025
Measurable residual disease and maintenance therapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), stemness and chemotherapy resistance in AML, and effects of babesiosis on red blood cells in sickle cell disease
In this week's episode, we’ll learn more about how measurable residual disease might help guide decisions about post-transplant gilteritinib maintenance in FLT3-ITD acute myeloid leukemia, or AML; how stemness contributes to chemotherapy resistance in AML; and effects of babesios ... Show More
19m 58s
Feb 2025
Myeloproliferative Neoplasia
Send us Fan MailNinja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, covering their pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. We discuss Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythemia, Chronic Myelo ... Show More
37m 25s