SurgOnc Today®

Society of Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncology

Breast Cancer

Neoadjuvant Therapy

Clinical Trials

Pancreatic Cancer

Immunotherapy

Thyroid Cancer

Gastric Cancer

Patient Care

Chemotherapy

Peritoneal Surface Malignancies

Melanoma

Genetic Testing

Family Planning

Mentorship

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Colorectal Liver Metastases

Rectal Cancer

Cytoreductive Surgery

Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

SurgOnc Today® is an educational podcast for cancer surgeons from the Society of Surgical Oncology. Each episode features conversations with individuals who are experts within their respective fields and are members of SSO.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	194	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & Fitness

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Resident and Medical Student Committee: Journeys in Breast Surgical Oncology

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Tari King and Dr. Austin Williams join Dr. Kara Button to discuss their paths into breast surgical oncology, from early training and pivotal mentorship moments to the decisions that shaped their careers. We explo... more

18 Jun 2026 • 45 min

Resident and Medical Student Committee: Journeys in Complex General Surgical Oncology

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, we introduce Journeys in Surgical Oncology - a new podcast series from the SSO Resident and Medical Student Task Force exploring the diversity of careers within surgical oncology. Designed with trainees in mind, this... more

17 Jun 2026 • 48 min

Securing Funding for Pilot Clinical Trials

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Christina Angeles, surgical oncologist and Chair of the SSO Research Committee, sits down with two experienced surgical investigators, Dr. Andrew Lowy and Dr. Craig Slingluff, to discuss one of the most challengi... more

11 Jun 2026 • 33 min

Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) Therapies in Melanoma, How's It Going and What Is Next?

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Amanda Kirane and Dr. Allison Betof discuss the clinical application of TIL therapy for melanoma patients, including the comprehensive care and teamwork required. They also discuss lessons learned and newer clini... more

4 Jun 2026 • 28 min • Most popular

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Recent Guests

Dr. Craig Slingluff

Professor of Surgery and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia; Director of UVA's Comprehensive Cancer Center, Human Immunotherapy Center

University of Virginia

Episode: Securing Funding for Pilot Clinical Trials

Allison Betof

Medical oncologist; national leader in immunotherapy and cell therapy development; involved in implementing TIL therapy in melanoma

Stanford University School of Medicine

Episode: Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) Therapies in Melanoma, How's It Going and What Is Next?

Casey Allen

Chair of the Value Task Force; surgical oncologist

Allegheny Health Network

Episode: SSO Education Series: Introduction to Value-Based Care in Surgical Oncology

Cristina O'Donoghue

Co-chair of the Quality Committee; associate professor of surgery

University of Chicago

Episode: SSO Education Series: Introduction to Value-Based Care in Surgical Oncology

Giorgos Karakousis

Chief of the Division of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Episode: ASO Article Series: Assessing the Evidence for and Utility of Gene Expression Profiling of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma

Mura Assifi

Division chief of SurgOncology at Corewell Health West; director for Corewell Health General Surgery Residency; assistant professor at Michigan State College of Human Medicine

Corewell Health West

Episode: SSO Education Series: Stressors in Your First Attending Job

Michael Wach

Assistant professor in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Episode: SSO Education Series: Stressors in Your First Attending Job

Sy Ahmad

Cancer center director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center; chief of Surgical Oncology

University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

Episode: Lessons Learned Series: Enhancing Enrollment in Clinical Trials - Perspective from Surgical Oncology Leaders

Shailesh Shrikhande

Professor of GI and HPB surgery; executive at Tata Cancer Care Foundation; OSD at Tata Memorial Center

Tata Memorial Hospital; Tata Cancer Care Foundation

Episode: Lessons Learned Series: Enhancing Enrollment in Clinical Trials - Perspective from Surgical Oncology Leaders

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Apple Podcasts	#25	Mexico/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#92	Colombia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#178	India/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#220	Mexico/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#247	Philippines/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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SSO Education Series: Introduction to Value-Based Care in Surgical Oncology

Q: How can different stakeholders—clinicians, payers, systems, and patients—work together to improve value in cancer care?

Value is defined differently by each stakeholder, so success relies on shared data infrastructure, transparency, and tools to measure domains such as survival, toxicity, cost, and patient experience, enabling collaboration.

SSO Education Series: Introduction to Value-Based Care in Surgical Oncology

Q: Are there frameworks that exist to assess value in oncology, and how should we think about their strengths or limitations?

Frameworks like ASCO Net Health Benefit and NCCN evidence blocks help quantify value but can oversimplify by providing single scores; newer approaches emphasize multi-domain measurement and communication to reflect diverse stakeholder priorities.

SSO Education Series: Introduction to Value-Based Care in Surgical Oncology

Q: So Dr. Allen, how do you define value in cancer care, especially from a patient-centered perspective?

Value starts with outcomes that matter to patients and expands to include quality, safety, experience, and cost, recognizing that patient priorities vary and that metrics must capture multiple domains beyond traditional survival.

ASO Article Series: Assessing the Evidence for and Utility of Gene Expression Profiling of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma

Q: Do you see a role for GEP in guiding imaging surveillance or decisions about adjuvant therapy in melanoma?

The current data do not demonstrate that GEP improves surveillance strategies or helps decide on adjuvant therapy in a prospective manner. There is interest in the possibility that GEP could help refine risk within subgroups and potentially predict response to therapies, but evidence is not sufficient yet to alter standard management.

ASO Article Series: Assessing the Evidence for and Utility of Gene Expression Profiling of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma

Q: Based on the evidence you reviewed, does GEP provide added prognostic value beyond traditional factors like Breslow depth and ulceration?

GEP technologies did not consistently show added value beyond traditional histopathologic factors across all stages, particularly in very thin lesions. In some non-thin or specific subgroups, there may be potential advantages, but overall, the data do not support routine reliance on GEP to replace or supersede established clinical-pathologic features.

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The show centers on surgical oncology, featuring expert guests from top cancer centers and professional societies to discuss practical, evidence-based topics shaping the field. Recent episodes cover the nuanced role of gene expression profiling in melanoma, challenges and strategies for enrolling patients in clinical trials, transitions from trainee to attending, and the growing impact of AI and negotiations on surgical careers. Across installments, listeners get actionable insights on trial design, trial enrollment incentives, multi-institution collaboration, and practical implications of new data for patient care. The format tends to blend clinical context, policy and infrastructure considerations, and real-world career guidance, making i... more

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