Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute Podcast on Hematology & Oncology | Meera Patel, M.D.

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, and Dr. Meera Patel, director of the Tumor Board and lead for lung cancer in the oncology department at Baylor College of Medicine, discuss key developments in lung cancer care. Topics include Dr. Patel’s clinical practice, current trends in incidence and prognosis, and cases presenting without traditional risk factors.

The episode highlights the Baylor College of Medicine Imagine Project, which utilizes whole genome and exome sequencing to identify novel genetic targets. Ongoing clinical trials such as NeoADAURA and IMforte are also discussed, along with comparisons between targeted therapy and immunotherapy. The conversation offers insight into emerging treatment strategies and research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with small cell lung cancer.

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