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The NRG Oncology Podcast

NRG Oncology
Clinical Trials
NRG Oncology
National Cancer Institute
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Oncology
Breast Cancer
Carboplatin
Paclitaxel
Rtog-Gog 0724
Pancreatic Cancer
Lung Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Proton Therapy
Cervical Cancer
Photon Therapy
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Pembrolizumab

The NRG Oncology Podcast, developed by NRG Oncology, is hosted by Drs. Stephen Chun and Lauren Henke. Stephen and Lauren delve into a variety of topics impacting the oncology community via interviews with various stakeholders throughout the NRG Oncology organization.

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In this episode, we discuss the results of the combined analysis of the prostate cancer studies RTOG 9202, 9413, 9902, and 0521 as well as learn more about translational science at NRG.

Our Podcast Co-Hosts interview NRG-GY018 study PI, Dr. Ramez Eskander on the reported mature results of the study in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer at ASCO 2026.

The NRG Oncology Podcast discusses the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) vision and goals, collaborations with cooperative groups such as NRG Oncology, and overcoming obstacles in radiation oncologywith ASTRO’s CEO, Dr. Vivek Kavadi. ... more

Our co-hosts interview Dr. Amanda Nickles Fader on the recently present results of NRG-GY019.

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Recent Guests

Krishnan Patel
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: Prostate Cancer Analysis and Translational Science from ASCO 2026
Adam Dicker
Translational science co-author on the study; enterprise chair at Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University; NRG Oncology Translational Science Committee
Episode: Prostate Cancer Analysis and Translational Science from ASCO 2026
Ramez Eskander
Principal investigator, NRG Oncology GY018
University of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center
Episode: NRG-GY018 Mature Results from ASCO 2026
Vivek Kavadi
Chief Executive Officer
American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Episode: Special Episode with ASTRO’s CEO for ASTRO Advocacy Day
Amanda Fader
Principal Investigator, NRG Gy019 trial
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: NRG-GY019 Plenary Presentation at SGO 2026
Shannon Puhalla
Breast cancer medical oncologist, University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center; protocol officer of NRG Oncology BR009
University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center; NRG Oncology BR009
Episode: NRG-BR009 and the Importance of Cancer Screening
Sandra Swain
Medical oncologist with academic leadership in NRG BR-009; Georgetown University
Georgetown University School of Medicine; NRG BR-009
Episode: NRG-BR009 and the Importance of Cancer Screening
Haane Massarotti
Colorectal surgeon, breast cancer survivor
Cleveland Clinic Florida; survivor
Episode: NRG-BR009 and the Importance of Cancer Screening
Bobby Mukkamala
2025-2026 AMA President; Otolaryngologist
American Medical Association
Episode: Health Policy, Access, and Patient-Reported Outcomes

Hosts

Stephen Chun
Co-host and host of the podcast focusing on oncology trials, policy, and leadership within oncology research networks.
Lauren Henke
Co-host bringing clinical and translational oncology perspective, often linked to trial leadership and trial-operations discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • A must listen for anyone involved in the field of radiation medicine

    Drs. Chun and Henke do a masterful job of guiding the listener through the key aspects of the discussion.

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Great for sponsors looking to reach clinical trial decision-makers and leaders in oncology.
A must-listen for anyone involved in radiation oncology and cancer trials.
Guests are highly credentialed and topics stay on the intersection of research and policy.
Hosts guide complex topics clearly with practical takeaways.

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Prostate Cancer Analysis and Translational Science from ASCO 2026
Q: Should Decipher be used routinely on patients with high-risk prostate cancer, and what is your message to centers not yet adopting it?
Decipher is recommended by NCCN with Simon level 1b evidence and is being tested in ongoing trials; clinicians should consider it a validated, useful tool today, while awaiting higher levels of evidence from ongoing studies.
Prostate Cancer Analysis and Translational Science from ASCO 2026
Q: With this all out of the way, what were the aims of this study and how was Decipher used to achieve these goals?
The study aimed to see whether adding the 22-gene genomic classifier to NCCN clinical risk could improve prognosis and help select patients for abiraterone intensification; it found discordance in about 25% of cases and produced a simple scoring system to guide treatment.
NRG-GY019 Plenary Presentation at SGO 2026
Q: What were the key findings of GY019 in terms of progression-free survival and overall outcomes comparing letrozole alone to the chemotherapy-plus-letrozole regimen?
Letrozole alone did not prove non-inferior to the combination in the overall population, but there were notable differences in toxicity and a potential subset of patients who may benefit from endocrine monotherapy, with similar overall survival in both arms.
NRG-GY019 Plenary Presentation at SGO 2026
Q: Dr. Fader, can you tell us more about these low-grade serous ovarian cancers and how they differ biologically from typical ovarian cancers?
They are indolent tumors with distinct molecular profiles, notably high ER and ER expression, which influences responsiveness to endocrine therapy and explains why letrozole is a sensible frontline consideration in select patients.
NRG-BR009 and the Importance of Cancer Screening
Q: How is the BR-009 trial designed to determine the real value of chemotherapy in the context of ovarian suppression and AI in premenopausal patients?
The trial randomizes patients to receive chemotherapy in addition to ovarian suppression and AI versus not receiving chemotherapy, with the goal of seeing whether adding chemo improves invasive breast cancer-free survival beyond the benefit of ovarian suppression and AI alone.

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The show centers on oncology and cancer care, with a strong emphasis on clinical trials, policy, trial operations, and the practical implications of research for patients and clinicians. Conversations frequently tackle trial design, patient-reported outcomes, access to care, and the intersection of science with health policy, funding, and advocacy. Notable strengths include access to a broad network of leading cancer researchers, clinicians, and policy experts, plus a clear focus on how trial results translate into practice and patient outcomes. A distinctive aspect is the blend of research-heavy discussions with advocacy and health-system perspectives, making it useful for professionals who want to connect trials, policy, and patient care ... more

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2. Adam Dicker
3. Ramez Eskander
4. Vivek Kavadi
5. Amanda Fader
6. Shannon Puhalla
7. Sandra Swain
8. Haane Massarotti

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