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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🔴🟡🔴 Join the IOCN at ESMO Congress 2026!
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Illustrative Case for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
An Independent meeting held adjacent to ESMO Congress 2026, Madrid, Spain. 🔴🟡🔴
📍 Radisson RED Madrid
📅 Friday 23 October 2026
🕡 18:30–22:00 (CEST)
💻 Face-to-face or online attendance available
Whether you're attending ESMO Congress in Madrid or joining remotely from anywhere in the world, the Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network (IOCN) invites you to an evening of expert discussion exploring the evolving role of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the management of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Hear from leading UK experts including:
👉 Prof Anna Olsson-Brown
👉 Prof Ricky Frazer
👉 Associate Professor Will Ince
👉 Dr Heather Shaw
Topics include:
🔵 Mechanism of action of immune checkpoint inhibitors
🔵 Management in metastatic disease
🔵 Complex clinical cases
🔵 Adjuvant immunotherapy
🔵 Live expert panel discussion and audience Q&A
Those attending in Madrid are also invited to stay for a buffet, refreshments and networking following the educational programme. 🥘🍹
✔ Free registration
✔ Attend in person or online
✔ Open to healthcare professionals
Register today to secure your place (limited spaces):
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Illustrative Case for Immune Checkpoint – Fill in form
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🚨New Immunobuddies Episode out now! 🎧
Episode 183: RS3PE — A WiFi password from the 90’s or an actual toxicity? (Part 3)
We’re back with the third instalment of our RS3PE mini-series — and this time we’re bringing it to life with a real clinical case.
In this episode we:
🔍 Walk through the patient presentation
🧪 Explore the investigations that were carried out
🖥️ Unpick the imaging and diagnostic clues
🧠 Show how it all led to an RS3PE diagnosis
Tune in to hear how the case unfolded and what it means for recognising RS3PE in practice.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
buzzsprout.com/2128662/episo…
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🎧 New Podcast Episode Out Now!
🚨The Immunobuddies – Episode 180 Impact of Diet on Immunotherapy & Practical Approaches (Final Part)
In the final episode of this diet and immunotherapy series, we’re joined by the wonderful Raiatea Van-Reenen, Immunotherapy Dietician at University Hospitals Derby, to bring together the evidence, clinical insight, and real-world practical advice.
🍽️ Topics include:
• Translating nutrition evidence into everyday immunotherapy care
• Practical, patient-centred dietary strategies
• The important role of dieticians within the immunotherapy MDT
• Supporting patients holistically alongside treatment
A must-listen for clinicians, nurses, AHPs, and anyone supporting patients on immunotherapy.
👉 Listen now: buzzsprout.com/2128662/episo…
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🚨
Episode 178 is now live on the Immunobuddies Podcast 🎙️
In Part 2 of our series on the Impact of Diet on Immunotherapy, we continue the conversation with Immunotherapy Dietician Raiatea Van-Reenen (University Hospital Derby), focusing on practical, real-world approaches.
This episode explores:
🥗How diet can support patients during treatment, including approaches to managing common side effects
🦠Supporting gut health, and translating emerging evidence into realistic, patient-centred advice.
The discussion highlights the importance of personalised nutrition support and multidisciplinary working in immunotherapy care.
🎙️ Listen now to Part 2 — and catch up on Part 1 if you missed it.
tinyurl.com/39cbzv9t
👉 Parts 3 & 4 coming soon!
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE – PART 1 OF 4
We’re kicking off a brand-new 4-part series on the Impact of Diet on Immunotherapy in the latest episode of the Immunobuddies Podcast.
In Part 1, we’re joined by Immunotherapy Dietician Raiatea Van-Reenen (University Hospital Derby) to explore:
🥗 How diet interacts with the immune system
🦠 The role of the gut microbiome in immunotherapy
🧠 What the evidence really says (and what it doesn’t)
🩺 Practical, patient-centred dietary approaches during treatment
This series will break down nutrition, immunotherapy, and real-world clinical practice in a clear and practical way for healthcare professionals and patients alike.
🎙️ Listen now and stay tuned for Parts 2–4 coming soon. tinyurl.com/y6cszkcb
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎧 New Immunobuddies mini-series now live! 🚨
Missed an episode? Now’s the perfect time to catch up.
Episodes 175 & 176 of Immunobuddies form a two-part mini-series on:
👉 Immunotherapy in older patients
🗣️We are joined by Dr Nicolo Battisti and Dr Mark Baxter with thoughtful discussion and real-world perspectives, we unpack how age, frailty, and comorbidities influence immunotherapy decisions — and what this means for everyday clinical practice.
Start with Episode 175 - tinyurl.com/5xrdmshj
Continue the conversation in Episode 176 - tinyurl.com/39daemnj
🔊 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎧 New Immunobuddies episode – Episode 173
Can low-dose PD-(L)1 immunotherapy expand access to life-saving cancer treatments?
In this episode, Dr Pablo Jimenez (The Royal Marsden) discusses a systematic review exploring low-dose immune checkpoint inhibitor strategies, their clinical signals, cost implications, and what this could mean for global cancer care.
🔬 Evidence
🌍 Access & equity
⚖️ Benefits vs limitations
Listen now 👉 buzzsprout.com/2128662/episo…
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎙️ New Immunobuddies Episode! 🚨
We’re joined by international expert Professor Monty Pal from @CityofHope California for a deep dive into the clinical application of the microbiome in cancer immunotherapy.
❗️From CBM588 to toxicity, response, and future trials — this one is packed with insights.
🎧 Episode 171 is live now!
open.spotify.com/episode/1Qt…
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎙️ New Episode – Immunobuddies Podcast
Episode 167: New Immunotherapies for Community Teams & Non-Oncologists (Part 1)
With Dr Elise Lang, Macmillan GP Lead for Wales
As immunotherapy becomes more common, what do community teams and non-oncologists really need to know?
✨ Key topics:
✅What immunotherapy is and how it differs from chemo
🔴Red flag side effects in primary care — even subtle ones like fatigue or dry mouth
🕐Late and long-term toxicities that can appear years after treatment
🔎How GPs can recognise, support and escalate concerns early
🎧 Perfect for GPs, nurses, pharmacists and anyone supporting cancer patients outside oncology.
👉 Listen now: tinyurl.com/3pdwywfj
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎙️Final Episode of the Mini-Series is Out Now!
Immunobuddies Podcast – Real-World Complex Case (Part 6) with Dr Jay Naik, Dr @RickyFrazer1 and Dr @AOlssonBrown
We’re wrapping up this brilliant mini-series with a reflection episode — pulling together all the key learning points from Parts 1–5 of this real-world immunotherapy case.
💡 In this final episode, the team discusses:
✅ What they learned at each stage of the case
✅ Key decisions and how they changed as new information emerged
✅ Early recognition of irAEs and when to intervene
✅ The power of MDT problem-solving in complex scenarios
✅ What they’d do differently next time
Short, practical, and full of real clinical insight — perfect for anyone working with immunotherapy patients.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0ZU…
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
Join CCC as an Immunotherapy Advanced Nurse Practitioner!
If you have excellent communication skills, advanced clinical skills, and are highly motivated, you'll be a great fit - even better if you have a background in cancer nursing!
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎧 NEW EPISODE ALERT!
Immunobuddies – Real-World Complex Cases (Part 5)
with Dr Jay Naik, Dr @RickyFrazer1 , and Dr @AOlssonBrown .
Immunotherapy doesn’t always follow the rulebook — and that’s exactly what makes this Real-World Complex Cases series so valuable. 💡
In this next instalment, the team dives even deeper into:
🔍 Tricky diagnostic dilemmas
⚖️ Balancing immune suppression and cancer control
🤝 Lessons from the frontline of immuno-oncology
This short, case-based discussion is perfect for anyone managing immunotherapy patients or interested in how complex clinical decisions play out in practice.
🎙️ Listen now on your favourite podcast platform: buzzsprout.com/2128662/episo…
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
Fantastic talks today @ #ESMO25
with food for thought across the IO community - practice changing IO regimes and thought provoking sessions on late and long lasting ICI toxicity and cardiovascular toxicity with a massive focus on baseline testing @IOClinicalNet @immunobuddies
Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🌍 The Immunobuddies are in Berlin! 🇩🇪
We’re excited to be at the ESMO Congress 2025 — come and say hi if you spot us around the venue! It’s always great to catch up with fellow #Oncology and #Immunotherapy enthusiasts.
🎙️ And while we’re here, our latest Immunobuddies episode drops today —
“Real World Complex Case Part 4: Learning Points in Each Episode” featuring Dr Jay Naik.
Tune in for more practical takeaways and reflections from across our complex case series.
👉 buzzsprout.com/2128662/episo…
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
Amazing first day #ESMO25 the discussions are already flowing and all things immunotherapy to discuss - really looking forward to the post conference podcast series @immunobuddies @IOClinicalNet @RickyFrazer1
Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🎙️ New Immunobuddies Mini-Series: Real-World Complex Cases 🚨
Ever wondered how experts navigate the trickiest immunotherapy scenarios in practice? 💭❓
Join Dr Ricky Frazer, Dr Anna Olsson-Brown, and guest Dr Jay Naik as they unpack real patient cases from the front line of immuno-oncology.
In this six-part special, the team explores:
⚖️ How to approach diagnostic uncertainty in immune-related toxicity
🧩 Lessons learned from complex, real-world decisions
🤝 The importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in patient care
These short, case-based episodes (around 20 minutes each) offer practical, honest insights you can apply in clinic — perfect for your next commute or coffee break ☕
🎧Catch-up on episodes now:
Episode 1: tinyurl.com/27vmmtnv
Episode 2: tinyurl.com/4ddbpbhu
Episode 3: tinyurl.com/2c645a9t
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🚨🔊 New Podcast Episode – Immunobuddies Ep.159
🎙️ Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Role of Complete Pathological Response & Impact on Surgery
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Why complete pathological response (pCR) matters in TNBC
✅ The challenges of toxicity and prolonged neutropenia on surgical planning
✅ Can some patients be cured with systemic therapy alone – and what does the future hold?
✅ The critical role of multidisciplinary decision-making to balance treatment, toxicity, and surgery
💡 Surgery remains the cornerstone of cure – but emerging data and patient experiences are pushing us to rethink pathways and future research.
Listen now 👉buzzsprout.com/2128662/episo…
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
Catch up with the latest Immunobuddies episode! 🎧
Episode 158: Triple Negative Breast 2 – Role of Immunotherapy in Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Space
Dr Ricky Frazer and Dr Anna Olsson-Brown are joined by Dr Peter Hall to explore:
🔹 The role of immunotherapy alongside chemotherapy in triple negative breast cancer
🔹 How MDT pathways help manage toxicity and surgical timing
🔹 Key toxicities (hepatitis, arthralgia, HLH, VTE) and how to navigate them
🔹 Why chemotherapy remains the backbone despite IO benefits
A must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of breast cancer immunotherapy.
🎙️ Available now on Buzzsprout, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
buzzsprout.com/2128662/episo…
#Immunobuddies #BreastCancer #Immunotherapy #Oncology #TripleNegativeBreastCancer #OncoTwitter #ImmunoOncology #Cancer #TNBC
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Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network retweeted
🔊 New Episode Alert! 🚨
🎙 Immunobuddies Podcast – Episode 157
Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Dr Peter Hall
Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) accounts for around 10–15% of breast cancers, but remains one of the most challenging to treat. In this episode, Dr Peter Hall (Consultant Medical Oncologist, St Bartholomew’s Hospital) joins us to discuss:
✨ What “triple negative” really means
✨ Why TNBC is more aggressive but also more immunogenic
✨ How immunotherapy is transforming the neoadjuvant & adjuvant setting (KEYNOTE-522 and beyond)
✨ The ongoing debate on the role of adjuvant IO
✨ Why steroids are still needed in chemo-IO regimens
💡 A must-listen for oncologists, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of breast cancer treatment.
🎧 Tune in now (available via all streaming platforms): buzzsprout.com/2128662/episo…
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