Dr. Bishal Gyawali

26/03/2026

Do you know how to interpret medians, hazard ratios and confidence intervals well? We explain these concepts in this new Medscape video.

Is that trial “positive” or just overpowered? Dr Bishal Gyawali reveals why effect size is the most critical metric in any study.

09/03/2026

We just released updated guidelines regarding White Blood Cell Growth Factors. These treatments help prevent infections (febrile neutropenia) during chemotherapy.

What’s new? Doctors are encouraged to use these growth factors when the risk of certain complications is 20% or higher, or for patients who may be more vulnerable due to age or medical history.

Better guidelines mean safer, more personalized treatment plans for patients everywhere.

Check out the full article: https://bit.ly/4sdScv0

09/03/2026

The idea of a “whole body CT or MRI screening” is quite popular in low-income countries like Nepal and now the same idea is taking legs in high income countries as well. The new kid on the block is using blood test to check for all possible cancers. Is it a good idea? Should you do it? My thoughts in this new Medscape piece. You can watch it or read it!

https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/incidentalomas-and-anxiety-hidden-costs-whole-body-screening-2026a1000223

07/03/2026

Our new episode of Grounded in Groundshot podcast is now live!
In this episode we chat with Prof. Elizabeth Eisenhauer about wide ranging topics not limited to oncology. She is my role model in oncology and after watching this podcast, I’m sure she will be yours too!

▶️ YouTube - https://youtu.be/-ajQveVr1n0?si=ZEZg7GxB2UuTgG28

▶️ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/grounded-in-groundshot/id1877133320?i=1000753614344
▶️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Vjx9zEIQSBHEVhZs6mHKb?si=0Sn5MkFOSgSoL6n9Otq-Ug&pi=WSvTBZ78SUSwH&t=0

Episode 2: Meet EEOur first guest for the Grounded in Groundhost podcast is Prof. Elizabeth Eisenhauer, who BG considers to be his role model in oncology, no...

06/03/2026

In my new Medscape post, I discuss the controversial topic of whole body cancer screening. Should you do it?

Watch (or read) my thoughts here-

https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/incidentalomas-and-anxiety-hidden-costs-whole-body-screening-2026a1000223

04/03/2026

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Hello everyone, welcome to our monthly newsletter, February 2026 edition. Exciting Announcement We have 2 exciting announcements from February! First, Dr. Bishal Gyawali led the development of ASCO…

03/03/2026

Dr. Bishal Gyawali Leads the New ASCO Guidelines on use of WBC Growth Factors

March 1, 2026. Dr. Gyawali is the first author and a co-chair for the newly published ASCO Guidelines on the use of white blood cell (WBC) colony stimulating factors in patients with cancer receivi…

02/03/2026

This news article in ASCO Daily News provides an excellent summary of what’s new and novel in the newly published ASCO guidelines on use of G-CSF in patients receiving cancer treatment.

ASCO has published an updated guideline to apprise oncologists of the latest evidence on the use of hematopoietic colony-stimulating factors to support anticancer treatment, namely chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.

02/03/2026

This news article in ASCO Daily News provides an excellent summary of what’s new and novel in the newly published ASCO guidelines on use of G-CSF in patients receiving cancer treatment. https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/decade-research-leads-new-guidance-using-colony-stimulating-factors-anticancer

26/02/2026

I rarely feel proud these days. But today I’m extremely happy and proud. Let me share you a small story.

When I was a medical student in Nepal, I didn’t even know much about “evidence based medicine”.

During my oncology training, ASCO guidelines were like the Bhagwad Geeta or the Bible. I would try to remember everything that’s in the guidelines. I’d have the printed copy of those guidelines on my desk and later apps on my phone. I still do. Every oncology exam I had to take, I’d reread them again and again.

Today, that little kid from Nepal became the first author and co-chair of one of those ASCO guidelines and got them published in Journal of Clinical Oncology, one of the most prestigious oncology journals.

This is more than a dream come true. If I ever have to take an oncology exam again, I’ll be reading my own guidelines 😊

https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-25-02938

14/02/2026

Huge Announcement! We’ve launched a podcast!!
🚨 BG Lab is proud to announce that our newest podcast series: Grounded in Groundshot, is now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

▶️Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqDJObHhenU
▶️Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-meet-bg/id1877133320?i=1000749617949
▶️Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2riSHERFi3ZZWnpoKCHhTp?si=a9c9cf442dac42a4

In this series, we get to know giants in the field of oncology beyond their CVs.

Whether you are a trainee, a senior oncologist, researcher, or someone with a lived experience of cancer, these conversations aim to uplift and inspire you to do exceptional things!

01/02/2026

Flipping the script on Non-inferiority.
My new column in Medscape.