Onc Now | Episode 16
In this episode of the Onc Now Podcast, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Janice Walshe, Consultant Medical Oncologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. They explore the economic realities of cancer diagnostics, fertility preservation in patients with breast cancer, and the impact of international collaboration on the future of clinical trials.
Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Youtube | Download MP3 (26 mins)
Janice Walshe is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. She plays a pivotal role in Cancer Trials Ireland, championing access to cutting-edge therapies for breast cancer patients.
Her work spans real-world research on the economic implications of genomic testing, fertility preservation strategies in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, and leadership in international clinical trials. She has served on American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s Scientific Program Committee for triple-negative breast cancer and contributes to oncology journals as both author and editorial board member.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
03:25 – Economic disparities and oncology care in Ireland
07:20 – Neoadjuvant therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer
10:13 – Spotlight on invasive lobular carcinoma
12:36 – Fertility preservation in breast cancer
15:20 – Menopause after cancer
19:09 – The latest clinical trials in Ireland
21:50 – International trials and research projects
23:50 – Walshe’s three wishes for healthcare
