Neuro-Oncology: Decoded

Welcome to Decoded, a podcast dedicated to exploring the cutting-edge innovations being utilized at Ochsner Health, hosted by Robin Barnes. This episode features Caroline T. Goldin, MD, the only neuro-oncologist in the region of New Orleans, gives scientific insight into her specialty and has surprising advice for aspiring doctors. Let's decode it. To learn more about Dr. Goldin visit: https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/caroline-goldin/ For more information on the podcast series and more episodes visit: https://www.ochsner.org/decoded 00:00 Opening 00:43 Animated History of Neuro-Oncology 02:10 Introductions and being the only Neuro-Oncologist in New Orleans 03:07 Defining Neuro-Oncology 03:40 Challenges in diagnosing brain tumors 05:45 First steps of treating brain cancer 06:42 Success Rate of Treatment depending on Cancer Type 07:36 How has brain cancer treatment evolved in the the last decade? 08:26 Does AI play a role in brain cancer treatment? 09:13 New FDA Approved Medication for Brain Cancer 10:30 Aggressive cases of Brain Cancer 11:10 Discussing new Clinical Trials for Brain Cancer Treatment 13:07 Members of the Ochsner MD Anderson multi-disciplinary team 15:34 The importance of seeing a specialist for brain cancer 17:03 Are there any upcoming breakthroughs for brain cancer treatment that excite you? 17:59 What inspired you to specialize in Neuro-Oncology? 19:15 What advice would you give to aspiring doctors in Neuro-Oncology? 21:11 Preparing for sensitive conversations with brain cancer patients 22:21 Advice for what questions to ask your doctor if diagnosed with brain cancer 23:55 Misconceptions about Neuro-Oncology 26:06 Advice for brain cancer caregivers