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The Lancet Oncology in conversation with

The Lancet Oncology in conversation with

The Lancet Group 81 Episodes Sep 25, 2026

A monthly audio companion to The Lancet Oncology in which the journal's editors talk with authors about their latest research and its implications for health, healthcare and health policy. Episodes cover a broad range of oncology topics, from early-stage breast cancer treatment and mRNA vaccines to access to essential cancer medicines for children and the measurement of ovarian toxicity. Each conversation offers insight into the science behind the studies and what the findings mean for patients and clinical practice.

Episodes

Accelerating equitable cancer genomics and precision oncology with Raffaella Casolino and Mark Lawler
Accelerating equitable cancer genomics and precision oncology with Raffaella Casolino and Mark Lawler Sep 25, 2026 938 In this special episode, Dr Cheryl Lai, Acting Deputy Editor at The Lancet Oncology, is joined by Dr Raffaella Casolino (University of Glasgow, UK; International Cancer Genome Consortium - Accelerating Research in Genomic Oncology) and Professor Mark Lawler (Queen's University Belfast, UK) to discuss the outcomes and implications of the latest Lancet Oncology Commission on cccelerating equitable c
Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes in breast cancer with Professor Sherene Loi
Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes in breast cancer with Professor Sherene Loi Aug 24, 2026 1069 Professor Sherene Loi and the International Immuno-Oncology Biomarker Working Group on tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes as breast cancer biomarkers. Two Articles cover AI and digital pathology scoring methods and a Review examines integrating TILs into radiation oncology trials and clinical practice. The Articles and Review are published in the September 2026 issue of The Lancet Oncology. To read t
5-year quality of life study of the  SUPREMO trial examining chest wall radiotherapy in patients with intermediate-risk breast cancer  with Professor Galina Velikova
5-year quality of life study of the SUPREMO trial examining chest wall radiotherapy in patients with intermediate-risk breast cancer with Professor Galina Velikova Jul 27, 2026 708 5-year quality of life (QOL) substudy of the SUPREMO trial examining the effects of chest wall radiotherapy versus no chest wall radiotherapy after mastectomy in patients with intermediate-risk breast cancer. The data will put patients in a better position to make an informed treatment decision considering long-term QOL effects for intermediate-risk early breast cancer. Click here to read the full
Hans Merks on European guidelines for imaging of primary paediatric and adult osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma
Hans Merks on European guidelines for imaging of primary paediatric and adult osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma Jun 29, 2026 759 Imaging is central to osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma diagnosis and treatment, yet no international consensus defines optimal modalities or schedules to date. Hans presents harmonised European recommendations for the imaging of bone sarcomas, fulfilling the requirement for a methodical, systematic, and uniform approach to the diagnosis, treatment response assessment and post-therapy surveillance of
Hedvig Hricak and Zachary Ward on Cancer workforce—a global crisis: a Lancet Oncology Commission
Hedvig Hricak and Zachary Ward on Cancer workforce—a global crisis: a Lancet Oncology Commission May 31, 2026 1416 Jamie Prowse, Senior Editor at The Lancet Oncology, is joined by Dr Hedvig Hricak (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA) and Dr Zachary Ward (Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA) to discuss Cancer workforce—a global crisis: a Lancet Oncology Commission. To discover more about the commission click here: www.thelancet.com/commissions-do/cancer-workforce. To
Fred Saad on quality of life in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
Fred Saad on quality of life in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer Apr 27, 2026 781 Cheryl Lai, Acting Deputy Editor of The Lancet Oncology, is joined by Professor Fred Saad (Department of Surgery/Urology, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada) to discuss pain and health-related quality-of-life outcomes from the randomised phase 3 ARANOTE trial of darolutamide in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Hear about the findings from the study, the importance of quality
James Nagarajah on [177Lu]-PSMA-617-PSMA-617 in oligometastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (BULLSEYE): an open-label, randomised, phase 2 study
James Nagarajah on [177Lu]-PSMA-617-PSMA-617 in oligometastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (BULLSEYE): an open-label, randomised, phase 2 study Mar 31, 2026 655 Cheryl Reeves, Senior Editor at The Lancet Oncology, is joined by Professor James Nagarajah to discuss his open-label, randomised, phase 2 study [177Lu]-PSMA-617-PSMA-617 in oligometastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (BULLSEYE). Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(25)00762-4/fulltext Tell us what you thought about this episode
Ali Landman on the European Congress of Radiology 2026
Ali Landman on the European Congress of Radiology 2026 Mar 18, 2026 900 Join us for this special episode where Deputy Editor Cheryl Lai speaks with Ali Landman, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Medical Imaging & Theranostics, about the scope and vision of the new journal and Ali's highlights in oncological imaging from the European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, March 4-8, 2026. To learn more: European Congress of Radiology: https://www.myesr.org/congress/ The La
Kayleigh Bhangdia on breast cancer GBD  study 2023
Kayleigh Bhangdia on breast cancer GBD study 2023 Mar 9, 2026 1103 Kayleigh Bhangdia discusses the latest GBD breast cancer study data, telling the audience about epidemiological trends, disease burden, and risk factors associated with breast cancer globally, regionally, and nationally for 204 countries from 1990 to 2023. Kayleigh sheds light on disparities in breast cancer burden across the globe and forecasts to 2050, and highlights the the most critical areas
Dylan Graetz and Erica Kaye on qualitative research in oncology
Dylan Graetz and Erica Kaye on qualitative research in oncology Feb 3, 2026 2578 Jamie Prowse, Senior Editor at The Lancet Oncology, is joined by Dr Dylan Graetz (Department of Oncology and Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital) and Dr Erica Kaye (Department of Oncology, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital) to discuss qualitative in oncology. Read the full Reviews: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(25)006
Jesse Plascak and Marissa Baker on cancer mortality rates by occupation among US workers
Jesse Plascak and Marissa Baker on cancer mortality rates by occupation among US workers Dec 30, 2025 1427 Cheryl Lai, Senior Editor of The Lancet Oncology, is joined by Dr Jesse Plascak (Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, The Ohio State University) and Dr Marissa Baker (Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Science, University of Washington School of Public Health) to discuss their population-based study analysing cancer mortality rates by sex, cancer type, and occupation type
Andre Pfob and Peter Dubsky on The Lucerne Toolbox 3
Andre Pfob and Peter Dubsky on The Lucerne Toolbox 3 Nov 25, 2025 1594 Dr Andre Pfob (Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Heidelberg University Hospital) and Prof Peter Dubsky (Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne) discuss their Review entitled The Lucerne Toolbox 3: digital health and artificial intelligence to optimise the patient journey in early breast cancer—a multidisciplinary consensus. Click here to read the full article: http

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