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On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research

City of Hope
Cancer Research
City Of Hope
Artificial Intelligence
Colorectal Cancer
Genomics
Cancer Survivorship
Clinical Trials
Epidemiology
Health Disparities
Big Data
Machine Learning
Translational Medicine
Breast Cancer
Cardio-Oncology
Pediatric Oncology
Hispanic Latinos
AOH 1996
Lung Cancer
Immunotherapy
Hope

Welcome to On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, your gateway to the latest in cancer care innovation. Hosted by Dr. Monty Pal, a medical oncologist and researcher at City of Hope, we’ll bring you inside one of the top 5 cancer research and treatment institutions in the U.S., where innovation and hope go hand-in-hand. Join Dr. Pal as he sits down with some of the world’s leading ... more

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In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Dr. Monty Pal sits down with Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee, a thoracic surgeon and lung cancer researcher at City of Hope,.

From her roots in underserved communities to today, whe... more

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What does it take to bring tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy to more patients and make the therapy more effective for those already eligible?

In this episode of Edge of Breakthrough, Dr. Monty Pal sits down with Dr. Kelly Mahuron, a surgic... more

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In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough, Dr. Monty Pal is joined by Dr. Stephen Forman, a giant of cancer care and  hematologic malignancies and pioneer of cellular immunotherapy. 

Dr. Forman reflects on decades of progress in bone marrow tra... more

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In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough, host Dr. Monty Pal sits down with Dr. Charles Brenner, an internationally recognized expert in metabolism and the founding Chair of the Department of Diabetes & Cancer Metabolism at City of Hope. Togeth... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee
Thoracic surgeon focused on lung cancer research and healthcare disparities
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Episode: How Team Science is Driving Lung Cancer Breakthroughs
Dr. Linda Malkas
Dean of Translational Sciences at City of Hope, accomplished scientist
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A leading expert in palliative care and quality of life research
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Episode: Humanizing Cancer Treatment Through Whole-Person Care
Mustafa Raoof
Surgeon-scientist specializing in oncology
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Episode: Pushing the Limits of Cancer Research and Surgery
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The Barron Hilton Chair in Pediatrics
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Episode: Advancing Cancer Survivorship and Cardio-Oncology

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Dr. Monty Pal
Host of On the Edge of Breakthrough, a medical oncologist and researcher, dedicated to advancing cancer research and treatment innovations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Refreshing take on science

    Super interesting and engaging! Can’t wait for the next episode

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    Julia Grove
    United States6 months ago
  • Valuable info

    I found the material fascinating to understand current developments in cancer research.

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    5
    Bhealthy22
    United States6 months ago

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Expanding the Reach of TIL Therapy: What Will it Take?
Q: What is the process for TIL therapy for patients?
Dr. Mahuron describes the patient journey from diagnosis to the surgical harvesting of TILs, their expansion, and infusion back into the patient.
Expanding the Reach of TIL Therapy: What Will it Take?
Q: What has been your path to TIL therapy?
Dr. Mahuron discusses her medical training, research experience at UCSF in immuno-oncology, and the discovery of TIL therapy.
Rewriting the Rules of Cellular Therapy
Q: Why haven't CAR T cells been as impactful in solid tumors yet?
Dr. Forman explains that challenges include identifying a unique target for solid tumors and overcoming barriers erected by the tumors themselves.
Rewriting the Rules of Cellular Therapy
Q: Can you tell us about the people early on in your career here that were quite influential?
Dr. Forman recalls influential figures including Erna Spoiler and Carl Bluma, who played crucial roles in establishing the transplant program at City of Hope.
Humanizing Cancer Treatment Through Whole-Person Care
Q: What does On the Edge of Breakthrough mean to you?
At City of Hope, we have the opportunity to really change lives, change science, and raise the bar of what all people can expect from cancer care.

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