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NSCLC Tumor Board Discussion: Considerations for Oligometastatic Disease
with Dr. Karen Reckamp, Dr. Scott Atay, Dr. Scott Oh, Dr. Alan Lee and Dr. Scott Genshaft
When cancer spreads to the brain, what is the best approach: immediate local treatment or systemic immunotherapy first? Part two of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series focuses on a complex case involving a 75-year-old woman with a history of breast malignancy, presenting with new dyspnea and a large mass in the left lower lobe.
This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson.

BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, November 14). Ep. 35 – NSCLC Tumor Board Discussion: Considerations for Oligometastatic Disease [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Synopsis
Our mock tumor board consists of surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists to deliberate and determine the best treatment plan. The specialists explore diagnostic and treatment options, including neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy, invasive mediastinal staging, and the potential for surgical resection or radiation therapy.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
05:01 - Approach to Isolated Brain Metastasis
09:09 - Radiation Therapy Considerations
12:06 - Imaging and Follow-Up Strategies
14:39 - Resectability and Surgical Decisions
19:10 - Conclusion
Resources
PACIFIC Clinical Trial
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1709937
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