

OncoPharm
John Bossaer
OncoPharm is a podcast dedicated to all things oncology pharmacy. Most episodes cover updates and recent publications concerning the use of medications in caring for patients with cancer. Periodically, episodes drop devoted to Landmark Clinical Trials in oncology and Fundamentals of Oncology Pharmacy.
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Nov 27, 2019 • 36min
Cornucopia Of OncoPharm Updates
The menu: sirolimus vs. prednisone for standard risk aGVHD, levofloxacin prophylaxis in myeloma patients (9:00), acalabrutinib's approval for CLL/SLL (12:00), OS analysis from osimertinib's FLAURA (14:30), optimal sequencing of abiraterone & enzalutamide (23:20), some novel non-malignant heme drugs (26:45), outro music (30:00), 2 new drugs for sickle cell (30:30), pecan pie.

Nov 21, 2019 • 20min
Zanubrutinib
BTK-targeting therapy approved again! Zanubrutinib approved for Mantle Cell Lymphoma (2nd line) - how does it compare to ibrutinib and acalabrutinib?

Nov 14, 2019 • 16min
Immunotherapy Interactions
Examining the effects of antibiotics, corticosteroids (6:45), and cannabis (12:05) on immunotherapy effectiveness.

Nov 7, 2019 • 17min
Data Dive Into NK-1 Antagonists & Carboplatin
ASCO's updated 2017 antiemetic guidelines recommend NK-1 antagonists to prevent CINV with standard Q 3 week carboplatin (i.e. AUC 5-6), but how good are the data to support that? We dive into the supporting data.

Oct 31, 2019 • 21min
Carboplatin
The basic must-know information for carboplatin, for students, residents, or anyone looking for a refresher.

Oct 24, 2019 • 18min
ADAM VTE & Ibrutinib CV Toxicity
ADAM VTE (apixaban for cancer-associated VTE) results have been published - let's talk about it. Also, what are the implications of long term ibrutinib on CV health? A new Blood paper offers some possible answers.

Oct 17, 2019 • 15min
To Rechallenge, Or Not To Rechallenge
Dive into the complex world of immunotherapy rechallenge, where experts weigh the risks and benefits for patients with prior immune-related adverse events. Discover case studies that illuminate the importance of shared decision-making and careful patient monitoring. Explore strategies for managing lower-grade toxicity and the challenges faced during cancer treatment. With valuable insights into timing and management protocols, this discussion is vital for anyone interested in cutting-edge cancer care.

Oct 10, 2019 • 11min
CASPIAN
Reviewing the recent Lancet publication of CASPIAN (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)32222-6/fulltext) --> durvalumab + chemo in extensive stage small cell lung cancer.

Oct 3, 2019 • 22min
ESMO 2019
Recapping updates from ESMO 2019. Topics include FLAURA (osimertinib), 5-year OS analyses of immunotherapy in metastatic NSCLC & melanoma, EGFR/BRAF/MEK inhibition in BRAF-V600E colorectal cancer, PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer, and a possible cabazitaxel comeback.

Sep 24, 2019 • 14min
Danorubicin 90 mg/m2 (AML induction)
The Landmarks in #Oncopharm series returns on the 10-year anniversary of this landmark paper (https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa0904544) comparing daunorubicin 90 mg/m2 vs. 45 mg/m2 for AML induction.