TIBCS 2025 Channel(1) : New Perspectives in Breast Surgery and Radiotherapy
This episode of TIBCS 2025 Channel features distinguished guests from Yale’s Smilow Cancer Center, Prof. Mehra Golshan, and the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Prof. Boon Chua, a leading authority in radiation oncology. They will engage in in-depth dialogues with Dr. Hsiang-Wei Huang, breast surgeon at National Taiwan University Hospital, and Dr. Tzu-Yu Lai, radiation oncologist at Taipei Veterans General Hospital.
The discussions will focus on the role of breast surgery in local-regional control, surgical decision-making for stage IV patients, and identifying patient subgroups that may benefit from. Emphasis will be placed on how multidisciplinary teams can work together to make the best individualized treatment choices.
In addition, the conversation will analyze the ongoing EXPERT trial, identifying appropriate candidates for omitting radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery using genetic tests. The dialogue will further extend to the cost-effectiveness of genetic testing and how differences across healthcare systems influence treatment decisions.
Finally, both professors will share insights on balancing academic research with clinical practice and offer encouragement to the next generation of physicians.