JAMA Oncology Author Interviews
JAMA Network
Interviews with authors of articles from JAMA Oncology. JAMA Oncology is the definitive journal for scientists, clinicians, and trainees in the field of oncology worldwide. Our original, innovative, and timely scientific and educational content provides a deeper understanding of cancer pathogenesis and recent treatment advances for our readers. JAMA Oncology aims to effectively convey the findings of important clinical research, major scientific breakthroughs, actionable discoveries, and state-of-the-art treatment pathways to the oncology community. Our goal is that successful communication of new knowledge will ultimately translate to clinical benefit for people living with and surviving cancer.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 12min
Metastatic Recurrence Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Interview with Ann Brunson, MS, and Theresa H. M. Keegan, PhD, MS, authors of Metastatic Recurrence Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Metastatic Recurrence Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer Metastatic Recurrence in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer—Key Drivers of Early Mortality
Oct 30, 2025 • 12min
Consistent Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines and Digestive System Cancer Risk and Mortality
In this discussion, Edward L. Giovannucci, a nutritional epidemiologist, and Yiwen Zhang, a postdoctoral researcher, explore the intriguing link between physical activity and digestive system cancer risks. They reveal that consistency in exercise matters more than intensity, with moderate daily activity, like walking, proving to be a key prevention strategy. Challenges in long-term studies of 231,000 participants are also addressed, alongside surprising findings that suggest no additional benefits of high activity levels. Their insights emphasize achievable lifestyle changes for cancer prevention.
Sep 18, 2025 • 13min
Oral Bacterial and Fungal Microbiome and Subsequent Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Jiyoung Ahn, a cancer epidemiologist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, dives into groundbreaking research on the oral microbiome's impact on pancreatic cancer risk. She discusses her unique 27-species microbial risk score that suggests a 3.5-fold increase in risk and explores how specific Candida species may correlate with this risk. Ahn also shares surprising findings regarding the presence of bacteria and fungi in the pancreas, emphasizing the need for further studies to validate these discoveries across diverse populations.
Jul 31, 2025 • 18min
Proportional Sedation for Persistent Agitated Delirium in Palliative Care
Interview with David Hui, MD, and Eduardo Bruera, MD, authors of Proportional Sedation for Persistent Agitated Delirium in Palliative Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Proportional Sedation for Persistent Agitated Delirium in Palliative Care
May 29, 2025 • 19min
New Definition of Light Chain Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
Interview with Thorir Einarsson Long, MD, PhD, and Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, authors of New Definition of Light Chain Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: New Definition of Light Chain Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
Apr 24, 2025 • 12min
Intravenous Magnesium and Cisplatin-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Interview with Shruti Gupta, MD, MPH, author of Intravenous Magnesium and Cisplatin-Associated Acute Kidney Injury. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Intravenous Magnesium and Cisplatin-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Mar 20, 2025 • 19min
Accelerated Aging in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Interview with Jennifer M. Yeh, PhD, and Lisa R. Diller, MD, authors of Accelerated Aging in Survivors of Childhood Cancer—Early Onset and Excess Risk of Chronic Conditions. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Accelerated Aging in Survivors of Childhood Cancer—Early Onset and Excess Risk of Chronic Conditions On Accelerated Aging—A Phenomenon in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Feb 27, 2025 • 19min
Academic-Community Partnership and Deaths in Promyelocytic Leukemia
Interview with Anand P. Jillella, MD, author of Academic-Community Partnership and Deaths in Promyelocytic Leukemia: The Nonrandomized ECOG-ACRIN EA9131 Trial. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Academic Community Partnership in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia and Early Mortality
Jan 30, 2025 • 12min
Intracranial Outcomes in Melanoma Brain Metastases After Anti–PD-1 Therapy
Interview with Michael A. Postow, MD, author of Intracranial Outcomes of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Melanoma Brain Metastases After Progression on Anti–PD-1 Therapy. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Intracranial Outcomes of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Melanoma Brain Metastases After Progression on Anti–PD-1 Therapy
Dec 5, 2024 • 16min
Estimation of Cancer Deaths Averted From Prevention, Screening, and Treatment Efforts, 1975-2020
Interview with Katrina A. B. Goddard, PhD, author of Estimation of Cancer Deaths Averted From Prevention, Screening, and Treatment Efforts, 1975-2020. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Estimation of Cancer Deaths Averted From Prevention, Screening, and Treatment Efforts, 1975-2020
