BackTable Tumor Board

BackTable Tumor Board
Podcast Description
BackTable Tumor Board is a multi-disciplinary podcast for healthcare professionals that play an active role in cancer care. Season One features in-depth conversations on the topic of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) provided by a group of medical oncologists, interventional radiologists, hepatobiliary surgeons, hepatologists, and patient coordinators. Stay tuned for the next season!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores various aspects of hepatocellular carcinoma, including treatment options, complex case discussions from tumor board meetings, and insights on the role of surgery, interventional oncology, and transplantation. Episodes feature detailed case reviews, such as the principles of practice in HCC tumor boards and tips for starting a career in interventional oncology.

BackTable Tumor Board is a multi-disciplinary podcast for healthcare professionals that play an active role in cancer care. Season One features in-depth conversations on the topic of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) provided by a group of medical oncologists, interventional radiologists, hepatobiliary surgeons, hepatologists, and patient coordinators. Stay tuned for the next season!
Counseling patients with intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer can be complex, with a wide range of treatment options and care pathways. In this episode of BackTable, urologic oncologists Dr. Ruchika Talwar and Dr. Kelly Bree explore how to approach this challenge with clarity and compassion.
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SYNPOSIS
They emphasize a shift toward patient-centered, less aggressive treatment strategies, highlighting the importance of quality of life in clinical decision-making. The discussion includes risk stratification, the use of intravesical gemcitabine, and ongoing clinical trials. Dr. Bree also offers actionable tips for optimizing patient preparation and recovery. This episode underscores the growing importance of listening to patient voices to shape future standards of care.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
02:09 – Risk Stratification and Treatment Approaches
06:12 – Intravesical Therapy Options
08:47 – Quality of Life and Patient Counseling
12:56 – Practical Tips for TURBT Recovery
17:03 – In-Office Procedure Management
21:23 – Resources and Support for Patients
24:13 – Final Thoughts
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RESOURCES
Society of Urologic Oncology
https://suonet.org/home.aspx
UroGen Pharma
https://www.urogen.com/

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