Taking the ‘Pulse’ of the New Year

Guess what? It’s 2023 already. It’s hard to believe that close to three years ago, the world almost entirely shut down and we were left to our own devices to interact with each other. But, as we start 2023, the world appears to have returned to normalcy. We see smiles versus masks everywhere, and in-person meetings are back in full swing.

We have just returned from attending the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in the beautiful city of New Orleans. It is a meeting I have not missed since 1999 (and no, I am not telling you how old I was then!). This year’s ASH meeting was no different—an excellent meeting full of science, ideas, collaborations, friends, and yes, a brand-new podcast.

The team at Blood Cancers Today and I have partnered to bring you the best and latest in the world of hematologic oncology. To keep your fingers on the pulse of hematology, you’ll want to listen to The HemOnc Pulse.

You may have already listened to the first episode of the podcast, and as we all ring in the new year together, more episodes will come your way. The focus of this podcast will be clinical advances, meeting updates, debates, controversies, policy, and all things hematologic oncology from A to Z.

As a hematologist and a medical oncologist, I understand the complexity of the field, and I look forward to providing clarity through discussions and debates with leading researchers. As they say, what makes a successful podcast are the guests and content. I promise both to exceed your expectations. You’ll hear from phenomenal thought leaders in the field of hematologic oncology—the movers and shakers in the field. Our goal is to keep you updated and engaged by leveraging this format. In the end, could you think of anything better to listen to when you’re driving?

It’s impossible to end a column in January without suggesting some New Year’s resolutions. My 2023 resolutions are simply to read 15 books and to stop making resolutions I can’t keep. I also have decided that I no longer will aspire to compete in the Olympics.

I hope to see you again on these pages, and let’s talk on the air while we all listen to The HemOnc Pulse.

All the best to you all and on to a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2023!

Chadi Nabhan, MD, MBA, FACP, is a hematologist and medical oncologist and the award-winning podcast host of “Outspoken Oncology” and “Healthcare Unfiltered.” He also serves on the editorial board for JAMA Oncology.

Listen to all the episodes of The HemOnc Pulse now.