In this episode, Kiruthikah and Llywelyn are joined by Dr. Julien de Naurois, a consultant medical oncologist specialising in colorectal cancer at Guy’s and St. Thomas’.

Julian shares insights into the evolving trends in lower GI cancers, with a particular focus on the rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer.

This episode explores:

• the potential factors driving increased cases in younger patients
• the importance of tailored, multi-professional support for younger patients
• updates on innovations like liver transplantation for metastatic colorectal cancer and the latest in systemic and immunotherapy treatments.

Listen in to learn how these advancements are shaping the future of lower GI cancer care.

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In this episode, Kiruthikah and Llywelyn are joined by Dr Debra Josephs and Linda Gomm. Debra is a medical oncologist and clinical lead for advanced therapies, while Linda is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Cell Therapy/Early Phase Trials, both at Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Debra and Linda talk us through the future of cell therapies, covering the latest advances in ATIMPs for solid tumours. This includes:

• the differences between CAR T-cell and TIL therapies
• practical challenges in setting up cell therapy services
• handling toxicities and required expertise for these advanced treatments.

Listen in to learn how these emerging treatments are reshaping cancer care.

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In this episode, Kiruthikah and Llywelyn are joined by Dr Yin Wu. Yin is an honorary consultant medical oncologist at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and a clinician scientist at King's College London.

Yin talked to us about the current landscape of melanoma treatment, novel targets as well as his own career path and research interests as a melanoma academic.

This includes

• the biomarkers and associated therapies used for advanced melanoma
• novel therapeutics in melanoma management
• the potential of microbiome manipulation and adoptive cell therapy.

Listen in to discover how these innovations are enhancing melanoma care.

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