S7 Ep5: Supporting Community Oncologists in a GU Research Era with Dr. Park, Dr. Garmezy, and Dr. Bupathi

This episode of Treating Together, hosted by Chandler Park, MD, featuring guests Benjamin Garmezy, MD, and Manoj Bupathi, MD,  centers on the intersection of clinical research and community oncology, specifically within the field of genitourinary (GU) oncology.Core Themes and Discussion Points The Community Oncology Gap: Park highlights a critical statistic: 80% to 85% of patients with cancer are treated in community settings rather than academic centers. The podcast aims to support these community clinicians by translating complex data into practical applications. Rapidly Evolving Data: The group discusses the immense challenge of staying current with novel biomarkers, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and AI in pathology. The Burden on Generalists: Garmezy notes that while specialists find it hard to keep up, the "real heroes" are the general community oncologists who see a wide variety of conditions and may only see a handful of GU-specific cases per year. Bridging the Research Divide: A primary goal is to narrow the gap between clinical trial findings and real-world clinical practice, ensuring that patients in the community benefit from the latest research. Find a full transcript of the podcast at https://www.targetedonc.com/view/supporting-community-oncologists-in-a-gu-research-era