Episode 17: When Cancer Spreads to the Spine. A Conversation with Dr. Mark Bilsky
Update: 2022-03-01
Description
One of oncology’s greatest challenges in treating cancer is when it spreads to a different part of the body. When cancer spreads to the spine, it presents unique challenges for doctors creating a successful treatment plan. On this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing the chief of Oncology at Sloan Kettering, and one of my mentors, Dr. Mark Bilsky. We’ll discuss the logistics of his practice, surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies, as well as recent advances in the field of spinal oncology.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
- Getting to know Dr. Mark Bilsky and his practice [0:56 ]
- Why Dr. Bilsky decided to focus on spinal oncology [4:18 ]
- The epidemiology of spinal cancer, the role surgery plays in treatment, and how surgical techniques and equipment have changed over time [6:45 ]
- How Dr. Bilsky evaluates spinal metastases at his center and the logistics of his practice [18:03 ]
- Examining advances in radiosurgery and the systems Dr. Bilsky uses at Sloan Kettering [23:51 ]
- Treating instability in spinal cancer patients [25:48 ]
- Rapid-fire updates on modeling management for various types of tumors [28:42 ]
- The magic wand question [33:19 ]
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