Oncology Spotlight: Access, Equity & AI in Cancer Care with Dr. Shaqil Kassam

👉 Visit https://oncoassist.com/ to streamline patient care with cutting-edge tools, treatment protocols, and calculators! 🔬In this episode of Oncology Spotlight, Dr. Shaqil Kassam shares a powerful perspective from the front lines of community oncology in Canada.From drug access delays in publicly funded systems to the real-world challenges of administering bispecific therapies outside academic centers, this conversation dives into the complexity of modern oncology.We also explore:Community vs academic oncology – what truly differs?The global equity gap in cancer careHow AI is already transforming clinic workflows and pathologyThe real challenges behind sequencing new therapiesWhy equitable access remains the biggest global barrier This is a must-watch for oncologists, trainees, and healthcare leaders navigating rapid innovation in constrained systems.Check out the MedOncNow podcast: https://medoncnow.podbean.com/📌 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS🏥 00:00 – The Biggest Issue: Drug Access in Public Healthcare🎙️ 00:36 – Introduction & Guest Overview👨‍⚕️ 01:07 – Dr. Kassam’s Journey to Medical Oncology🌍 03:29 – Community vs Academic Oncology Explained📊 06:33 – Are 80% of Patients Treated in Community Settings?🤝 08:00 – Collaboration Between Community & Academic Oncologists🎧 08:44 – The MedOncNow Podcast: Why It Started💊 10:49 – Practical Implementation of New Cancer Drugs🌎 13:07 – The Future of Oncology in Canada⚖️ 16:05 – Equity: Canada’s Strength & Global Weakness🌍 17:05 – Barriers to Global Cancer Care🧠 21:40 – AI in Oncology: From Dictation to Digital Pathology🎓 25:14 – Advice for Future Oncologists📢 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ❓Drop your thoughts in the comments below!📲 Oncology at your fingertips.Download the ONCOassist app:📥 iOS: https://apple.co/4iuMxfS📥 Android: https://bit.ly/oncoassistonandroid📥Webapp: https://bit.ly/ONCOassistOnWeb 🚀 SUBSCRIBE to the ONCOassist Youtube Channel for more expert insights!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.📌 FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES: 📍 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/oncoassistlinkedin📍 Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/oncoassisttwitter