Medical Insights with Dr. Thomas Blom
When facing a cancer diagnosis, understanding the 'why' behind a treatment plan is essential. Dr. Thomas Blom hosts Medical Insights to explain the oncologist’s decision-making process and highlight the patient perspective. Each episode explores the complexities of modern cancer care to provide patients and families with clarity and support through every stage of treatment.
Episodes
In this episode of Medical Insights with Dr. Thomas Blom, Dr. Blom sits down with medical oncologist Dr. Richard Lee to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of breast cancer treatment.
Together, they break down three major advances transforming modern oncology: optimizing Ovarian Function Suppression (OFS) in early-stage premenopausal patients, leveraging circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and Breast Cancer Index (BC...
In this episode of Medical Insights, Dr. Thomas Blom sits down with Dr. Andrew Evens of Rutgers Cancer Institute about major advances in Hodgkin lymphoma. They review the disease’s treatment history from early radiation to MOPP and long-standing ABVD, then focus on recent efforts to maintain high cure rates while reducing long-term toxicity. Evens describes the Holistic (Hodgkin International Study for Individualized Ca...
In this special episode of Medical Insights with Dr. Thomas Blom, we step away from our usual oncology FAQ to debut our very first Historical Morbidity and Mortality case. Joining Dr. Blom is his longtime friend and the show's first-ever pulmonary and critical care specialist, Dr. Harshit Rao from Dallas, Texas.
Together, they transport a legendary American founding father into the modern ICU. On...
The treatment landscape for multiple myeloma is shifting at absolute lightning speed. In this episode, we dive deep into the latest clinical breakthroughs, emerging frontline standards, and the groundbreaking immunotherapies rapidly redefining patient care.
Joining the conversation is Dr. Dan Vogl, Associate Professor of Medicine and Myeloma Specialist at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center. Together, we break ...
This episode of Medical Insights with Dr. Thomas Blom features Dr. John Heim, a thoracic surgeon from Penn Medicine Princeton. The discussion focuses on the common clinical scenario of discovering pulmonary nodules through imaging and the strategic approach to managing early-stage lung cancer.
Episode Overview
In an era of increased CT imaging, "incidental" pulmonary nodules are being found more freque...
In this episode of Medical Insights, Dr. Thomas Blom sits down with Dr. Josh Pepek , a leading radiation oncologist in Central New Jersey with Aster Care. Together, they break down the complex decision-making process for men diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer.
From understanding the Gleason score and risk stratification to the nuances of active surveillance, this deep dive explores how modern medicine is ...
In this episode of Medical Insights, Dr. Thomas Blom sits down with Dr. Sheetal Shrimanker, a hematologist-oncologist at Penn Medicine, to demystify the complex world of plasma cell disorders.
Receiving a lab result showing an "abnormal protein" can be a frightening experience. Dr. Shrimanker explains exactly what a monoclonal protein is, how physicians risk-stratify patients, and the crucial differences between ...
Join host Dr. Thomas Blom and guest Dr. Rohit Bhalla as they provide a comprehensive overview of infection risks for chemotherapy patients and practical strategies to prevent them, including vaccination, masking, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Rohit Bhalla, an infectious disease specialist, shares expert insights on immune system management, travel precautions, and specific risks for patients with conditions like asplenia and und...
In this episode of Medical Insights with Dr. Thomas Blom, host Dr. Blom welcomes Dr. Joseph Ho, a Hematologist-Oncologist from the Princeton Medical Group. Together, they demystify Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), a diagnosis that often sounds urgent and frightening but frequently follows a very different path than other cancers.
From the initial shock of the word "leukemia" to modern, chemotherapy-free treatme...
Navigating end-of-life care decisions is one of the most emotionally complex challenges patients and their families face during a cancer journey. Dr. Michael Levitt, a medical oncologist with Hackensack Meridian Health and director of hospice services for Swan Hospice in New Jersey, clarifies the often-misunderstood realities of palliative and hospice care to help families make informed, compassionate choices.
Key Takeaways
Understan...
In this episode Dr. Blom is joined by Dr. Amit Mehta, a practicing oncologist from North Carolina with extensive expertise in prostate cancer. Together, they demystify metastatic prostate cancer from the patient's perspective, answering the most pressing questions about diagnosis, advanced treatment options, and navigating daily lifestyle changes.
Key Takeaways
Discover the fundamental differences between imaging modalities, includin...
Get to know Dr. Thomas Blom, a board-certified oncologist and hematologist serving the greater Princeton New Jersey region, as he launches a new podcast to demystify complex cancer care. In this premier episode, podcast producer Kenneth Greenberg introduces Dr. Blom who discusses the doctor-patient relationship, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how physicians approach life-altering diagnoses and formulate actionable treat...
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