Marvels in Medicine

Dr. Allison highlights everything from his proudest professional moments, to MD Anderson’s Moon Shot program, to his musical talents, to next steps he’s taking in cancer research.

Dennis J. Slamon, MD, PhD, discusses how his passion for medicine stemmed from a high school biology class, the struggle to develop trastuzumab as a viable drug in HER2-positive breast cancer, and the movie about his research that he didn’t want to see made.

In our exclusive interview, Brian Druker, MD, discusses his journey into the field of oncology, the research that led to the initial approval of imatinib, why awards don’t impact his view on cancer care, and how becoming a family man has made him a better physician and scientist.

In our exclusive interview, Caroline Robert, MD, PhD, discusses her groundbreaking work on clinical trials evaluating anti–CTLA-4 and anti–PD-1 antibodies in advanced melanoma, her experiences as a researcher in France and the United States, her love of traveling, and next steps for the field.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Karlan discusses pivotal moments in her career as a gynecologic oncologist, the challenges of forging a name for herself, and future directions for the field.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Jordan explains how he became “The Father of Tamoxifen,” details his work with British Special Forces during the Cold War, and discusses how his career in science started by setting his parents’ house on fire.

In our exclusive interview, Everett Vokes, MD, discusses the path that led him to specialize in head and neck cancer and lung cancer, personal and professional challenges he encountered along the way, and the ultimate importance of bringing multimodality therapy to the forefront of treatment.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Gradishar shares the path that led him to specialize in the field of breast cancer, collective experiences that have inspired him throughout his career, and his hope for the continued transition from “shotgun medicine” to precision medicine in the field.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Karlan shares the rewarding moments and challenges she has encountered in the cancer space as a female oncologist, pivotal research she has been spearheaded that has lasting impacts on the field, and other developments in gynecologic cancers that are poised to change the landscape forever.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Hortobagyi shares his journey in the development of anthracyclines and taxanes, biphosphonates, and gene therapies in breast cancer, some of the challenges he has encountered along the way, and what he hopes to tackle in the rest of his monumental career.

Atif Hussein, MD, and A. Craig Lockhart, MD, MHS, discuss the role of targeted therapy in colorectal and pancreatic cancer, the utility of regorafenib (Stivarga) and TAS-102 (trifluridine/tipiracil; Lonsurf) alone and in combination, and the importance of conducting next-generation sequencing.

In our exclusive interview, Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD, shares with us his journey into the melanoma field and the lessons he has learned along the way, some of the key studies that have significantly impacted his career and clinical practice, and what lies ahead in the melanoma pipeline.

Howard A. Burris, MD, also known as "Skip," of Sarah Cannon Research Institute, discussed how he wound up in the oncology space, his passion for getting to know and helping his patients, and some proud moments throughout his monumental career.

Maha Hussain, MD, FACP, FASCO, reflects on the path that led her into genitourinary cancers, and the challenges she has overcome in her career while offering advice to young oncologists just getting started in the field.

Patrick I. Borgen, MD, of Maimonides Medical Center, shares his live-by mottos as a breast cancer surgeon, a patient who defined his career, and what fuels his passion to fight breast cancer and remove opioid use after surgery.