SurgOnc Today®

SSO Education Series: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Oncology

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Ko Un (Clara) Park, MD and Andrea Abbott, MD, MCSR lead a discussion with Taiwo Adesoye, MD and Kevin Hughes, MD to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools are revolutionizing clinical decision-making and patient outcomes in surgical oncology. Real-world applications such as pathology image analysis, assistance during tumor board, and utilizing "ambient scribing" to reduce documentation burdens are discussed.

Negotiating Your First Contract

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Lily Saadat is joined by Dr. Austin Williams and Dr. Mackenzie Shindorf to discuss negotiating your first contract as a surgical attending. This podcast is geared towards trainees who are preparing to transition from training to independent practice and will cover what matters most in a contract, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to best advocate for yourself during this process.

SSO Education Series: Joining Cooperative Group Trial

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Flavio Rocha, Professor and Division Head of Surgical Oncology at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, leads a discussion about engagement of surgeons in the National Clinical Trials Network cooperative groups with Sepideh Gholami, Associate Professor and Director of Translational Research in Surgical Oncology at Northwell Health, and Michael Lowe, Associate Professor and Director of the Melanoma Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. They discuss the impact that surgeons can have on the design and implementation of NCI-sponsored clinical trials and offer insights on ways for surgeons to engage with the cooperative groups.

SSO Education Series: San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2025 - Surgical Highlights

In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Drs. Bonci, Boughey & Adesoye review the most important breast cancer management updates from the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Expert breast surgical oncologists discuss new findings on axillary surgery and when less invasive approaches may be safely considered, the role and impact of preoperative MRI in newly diagnosed breast cancer cases, and emerging strategies for the non-surgical management of DCIS. This episode focuses on what surgeons need to know now - and how these studies may guide patient care moving forward.

SSO Education Series: GLP-1s and Thyroid Cancer – How to Counsel Patients

In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Drs. Jason Liu and Sonya Khan will demystify the risks of thyroid cancer and the use of GLP-1s. They will also provide practical advice for surgeons by answering real questions that their patients have asked.