#527 Oncology Potpourri for the Hospitalist
6/1/20261 hr
Malignant Bowel Obstruction, VTE and Goals of Care
Master malignant bowel obstruction, cancer-associated thrombosis, and goals-of-care conversations in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. Learn practical approaches to symptom management, anticoagulation decisions, and navigating high-stakes discussions around prognosis and hospice care. We’re joined by Dr. Jensa Morris, @JensaMorrisMD (Yale School of Medicine).
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Show Segments
- Intro
- Picks of the Week
- Case 1: Malignant small bowel obstruction: definitions, initial management, medications, NG tubes, nutrition, and procedural options
- Case 2: Cancer-associated VTE: choice of anticoagulant, treatment duration, unusual thromboses, and anticoagulation with brain metastases
- Case 3: Goals of care: prognosis, performance status, palliative care, hospice and end-of-life planningTake Home Points
- Outro
Credits
- Writer, producer, and show notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD
- Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
- Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD
- Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD
- Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Jensa Morris, MD
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
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Moni Amin· Host0:16
Meredith.
Meredith Troubet· Host0:20
[laughs] Moni.
Moni Amin· Host0:23
We're in Nashville.
Meredith Troubet· Host0:25
We are.
Moni Amin· Host0:25
I don't know, thinking about going to a concert. A little worried there's gonna be an obstructed view.
Meredith Troubet· Host0:31
Ba-da-dum-bum.
Moni Amin· Host0:33
[laughs] So bad.
Meredith Troubet· Host0:35
Okay.
Speaker 40:36
[upbeat music] The Curbsiders Podcast is for entertainment, education, and information purposes only, and the topics discussed should not be used solely to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases or conditions. Furthermore, the views and statements expressed on this podcast are solely those of the host and should not be interpreted to reflect official policy or position of any entity, aside from possibly Cash-Like Memorial Hospital and its affiliate outreach programs, if indeed there are any. In fact, there are none. Pretty much, we aren't responsible if you screw up. You should always do your own homework and let us know when we're wrong.
Moni Amin· Host0:56
[upbeat music] And welcome back to The Curbsiders. I'm Dr. Moni Amin, joined by my eternally effervescent co-host, Dr. Meredith Troubet. How are you this day situation?
Meredith Troubet· Host1:14
Afternoon.
Moni Amin· Host1:15
I think so.
Meredith Troubet· Host1:15
We are in the afternoon. I'm doing well. How are you?
Moni Amin· Host1:18
You know, I am awake and caffeinated sort of. It's a great feeling.
Meredith Troubet· Host1:22
It's all you can say, and we have our nerds.
Moni Amin· Host1:24
We do have our juicy gummy cluster nerds. And on tonight's show, we're gonna