Keith Flaherty
Physician scientist and director of clinical research and targeted cancer therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital. Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and editor-in-chief of Clinical Cancer Research.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 50min
#267 ‒ The latest in cancer therapeutics, diagnostics, and early detection | Keith Flaherty, M.D.
Dr. Keith Flaherty, director of clinical research at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Harvard Medical School professor, dives into the world of cancer therapeutics and diagnostics. He discusses the alarming statistics of cancer prevalence and the significant advancements made in treatment over the last decade, particularly immunotherapy. Flaherty also highlights breakthroughs in early detection using liquid biopsies, which can identify cancer at its nascent stage. The conversation further explores the relationship between obesity, hormones, and cancer, illuminating the future of oncological care.
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Jul 15, 2019 • 2h 57min
#62 - Keith Flaherty, M.D.: Deep dive into cancer—History of oncology, novel approaches to treatment, and the exciting and hopeful future
In this discussion, Dr. Keith Flaherty, a physician scientist and director of targeted cancer therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital, shares his insights on the evolution of cancer treatment. He explores the history of oncology, from chemotherapy to cutting-edge immunotherapies. Flaherty dives into the potential of liquid biopsies and critiques over-hyped therapies like CRISPR. Additionally, he discusses the complex relationship between sunlight exposure, vitamin D, and melanoma, painting a hopeful picture of advances in cancer research.
