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Hosted by Melanoma Matters Pod · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 89 episodes
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From the UK to the USA - Melanoma Matters is on a mission!Hosts James Larkin and Sapna Patel are spreading the word on melanoma, one podcast at a time. Tune in for a critical review of the literature and a discussion of how we incorporate the data into our practices...across the pond(s). #MelanomaMatters video podcast
Melanoma Matters Pod hosts Melanoma Matters, a health show with 89 episodes published.
In this episode, Sapna and James talk tv shows - The Gambler and His Cowboys, Brassic... They discuss the paper from NKI on surgical considerations for TIL harvest published in BJS in 2025. Topics of interest include opt
In this episode, the chin dimple is front and center. James explains the wizarding home of Tintagel in Cornwall to Sapna, situated on a lovely promontory. This episode explores the latest evidence on gene expression prof
James and Sapna welcome Megan Othus, Professor of Biostatistics at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center and one of the key statisticians at SWOG. Megan talks about growing up in the PNW and going East to get back West. She helps
In this episode, James & Sapna tease the size of ASCO and ESMO and number of simultaneous publications. They review the most impactful melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma presentations from ASCO 2026, focusing on practice
James & Sapna sent a brief message from ASCO 2026 about what they are looking forward to hearing at the meeting. OptimUM-02 ADAM KN-942 Neoadjuvant pilot studies ... and more
Summary The conversation covers the published data from the IGNYTE study - RP1 + nivolumab: response rate and safety profile, RNA-seq analysis, and toxicity. The key takeaways include insights into clinical trial interpr
Summary Happy Holidays and Festive Season Everyone! In this episode of Melanoma Matters, hosts Sapna Patel and James reflect on their "cultural" experiences over the past year, discussing movies, music, books, plays, and
Summary In this episode of Melanoma Matters, James awaits an invitation to a film premiere (The Penguin Lessons) and we all await a picture of him in his tuxedo! Sapna and James go on to discuss the 5-year outcomes of st
Enjoy this short trailer on MEK inhibitor monotherapy trials in melanoma
Summary So many shoutouts in this episode of Melanoma Matters! Sapna and James engage in a lively discussion about MEK inhibitors as monotherapy treatment. They explore the METRIC, NEMO, and pimasertib trials, and discus
Summary In this episode of Melanoma Matters, hosts James Larkin and Sapna Patel engage with Merrick Ross, a seasoned surgical oncologist, discussing his background, the evolution of surgical practice with regards to mela
Summary In this Episode, hosts James & Sapna go into the 7-year follow-up from the randomized phase 3 adjuvant trial of pembrolizumab versus placebo for stage III melanoma, KEYNOTE-054 There's a bit too much talk about w
Summary In this (longest to-date) episode, James and Sapna delve into the not-so-rare occurence of immune-mediated myocarditis, particularly in the context of immune checkpoint inhibitors. The hosts discuss grading syste
Summary In this Part 2 Best of ESMO 2025 episode of Melanoma Matters, hosts James Larkin and Sapna Patel cover the IO Biotech phase 3 trial, Checkmate 238 final results, the Safe Stop trial, the ECOG-ACRIN STAMP trial fo
We did it! We recorded a live teaser and a now a timely Best of ESMO 2025 episode... Part 1 of 2! In this episode, hear host James Larkin's favorite childhood vacations (dry skiing, upside down toothbrush hills and Mallo
Enjoy this brief behind-the-scenes discussion from ESMO 2025 where we plan our upcoming Best of ESMO episode #ESMO25 #ESMO26 @melanomamatterspod
Enjoy this trailer of Episode 72 - James takes a test!
For the record, we recorded this episode in February 2024 :) better late than never to get it published! In this episode, James has no idea what he's in for. Sapna quizzes James on new drug approvals in hematology & onco
Summary In this episode, hosts James Larkin & Sapna Patel discuss the Women in Melanoma Conference, highlighting its role in fostering networking and collaboration among female oncologists. They reflect on the evolution
You wanted it, we gave it... best of ASCO ...colon...2025 :D In this episode, hosts James and Sapna discuss the key highlights from ASCO 2025, focusing on significant abstracts related to melanoma treatment. They delve i
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