ASO Article Series: "Cryoablation: A Minimally Invasive Alternative for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: 6-Year Outcomes of the FROST Clinical Trial"
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In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Dennis Holmes discuss the article: "Cryoablation: A Minimally Invasive Alternative for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: 6-Year Outcomes of the FROST Clinical Trial" from the April 2026 issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.
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Overview of Research Opportunities within SSO
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO Research Committee member Ricardo Bello talks with Research Committee Chair, Christina Angeles, Vice-Chair Mihir Shah, and Staff Liaison Nick Sautter about all current research grant opportunities and funding increases for the 2027 year. Additionally, they outline all current and upcoming grants, partnerships established with external organizations, and what eligibility and criteria the SSO Research Committee considers when reviewing applicants!
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Sustainability in Surgical Oncology- implementation of reusable OR Gowns
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A conversation focused on the practical steps and implementation of transitioning a large hospital system from disposable to reusable OR gowns with Dr. Colette Pameijer and hospital VP Darla Dobberstein from Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Sustainability Toolkit - Cap and Gown Toolkit Initiative:
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Incidental Salivary Gland Findings: A Practical Approach for the Surgical Oncologist
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Drs. Uriel Clemente, Eduardo Guzman and Justin Shinn discuss the evaluation and management of incidental salivary gland findings. The conversation focuses on practical clinical decision-making, including imaging workup, tissue diagnosis, PET-avid lesions, and when referral to a head and neck surgeon is warranted.
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HIPEC and Global Surgery: Expanding Access to Complex Cancer Care
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In this episode, Dr. Harveshp Mogal and Dr. Michael O’Leary speak with Dr. Aditi Bhatt and Dr. Aaron Saunders about what it takes to build cytoreduction and HIPEC programs in settings where resources, infrastructure, and training pathways may be limited. Drawing on experiences from India and West Africa, the conversation explores how complex cancer care can be implemented sustainably through adaptation, partnership, and a long-term commitment to multidisciplinary excellence.
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The Difficult Sentinel Node
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Geoffrey Young, Sonia Cohen, and Ashley Holder discuss considerations for and approaches to difficult sentinel node procedures for staging of cutaneous malignancies.
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ASO Article Series: "Surgical Management and Outcomes in Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study"
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In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Sara Mansfield the article: "Surgical Management and Outcomes in Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study" from the March 2026 Issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.
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Best of AHPBA 2026
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Patricio Polanco from Atrium Health Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Dr. Rebecca Snyder from MD Anderson Cancer Center, Chair and Vice-Chair of the HPB Disease Site Working Group, are joined by Dr. Caitlin Hester from University of Miami and Dr. Greg Sacks from NYU Grossman School of Medicine. On today’s episode, we will be discussing some of the most exciting research and topics discussed at this year’s AHPBA 2026 annual meeting in Miami, Florida. Abstracts: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/hpb/vol/28/suppl/S1
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The APP Role in Breast Cancer Survivorship in 2026: Challenges, Gaps, and Opportunities
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Kristin Strogus, PA-C & Renee Wilson, PA-C, are joined by Ana Nelson, PA-C, as they examine the modern landscape of breast cancer survivorship, including the long-term needs of survivors and the expanding role of APPs within multidisciplinary survivorship programs.
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Collaborative Solutions: Institutional Support for Surgical Trials
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, we will discuss the critical infrastructure and institutional support needed to successfully conduct surgical clinical trials. Host Dr. Christina Angeles, surgical oncologist at the University of Michigan and Chair of the SSO Research Committee, is joined by Dr. Hop Tran Cao, HPB surgeon at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Melissa Pilewskie, breast cancer surgeon at the University of Michigan – both actively engaged in clinical trials at their respective institutions. Together, they explore the unique challenges surgeons face when initiating and executing...
info_outlineIn this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Julie Hallet and Dr. Patricio Polanco, Chair and Vice-Chair of the SSO HPB Disease Site Working Group review key updates and takeaways from the recent AHPBA Annual Meeting held in March 2025 in Miami. They are joined by Dr. Ryan Ellis and Dr. Michael Lidsky to review clinical trials on locally advanced pancreas cancer, hepatic artery infusion pump, colorectal liver metastases, and pancreas neuroendocrine tumors.