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The past few decades have witnessed significant strides in how cancer is detected, diagnosed and treated, leading to a noticeable decrease in mortality rates in many countries.These improvements are largely due to new discoveries about why and
Around 8 million people die because of tobacco consumption every single year, leading the tobacco industry to search for new users. Increasingly, it is targeting youth in the hope of hooking a new generation to tobacco products and creating lif
Diagnosed with Stage 3 brain cancer and given a few years to live, Iain Ward has made it his life goal to break the world record for the most money raised for charity running a marathon. Listen to his unique story of purpose and perseverance, a
Gender norms can shape how people think about cancer and how they take care of their health. In many cultures, the stereotype that men should be stoic and avoid showing weakness may lead to delays in seeking medical help when symptoms of cance
WHO has released new global cancer figures, showing stark inequities in preventing and treating cancer, with rising numbers of cases and cancer-related deaths expected to affect the countries least equipped to cope.In this episode of "Let's Tal
James Auste's experience with a brain tumour and inadequate treatment options in the Philippines inspired the creation of Cancer Warriors Philippines to support those unable to afford care. As CEO of the organisaiton, his mother Carmen Auste co
When Soma Ghosh was diagnosed with cancer in August 2016, she was 41 years old and given just 6 months to live by one of India’s leading oncologists. Her family moved countries - from India to the United States in search of the best treatment i
Drug resistance is one of the most serious health threats facing humanity. Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites are learning more and more to resist the medicines that are meant to kill them. These 'superbugs' can spread easily, increasing t
Millions of people around the world are living and dying in terrible and preventable pain.Pain is unfortunately a common symptom in many types of cancer, or a side effect of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation. However, the prod
Space offers unique opportunities for scientific exploration, including cancer research. Dr Peggy Whitson, America’s most experienced astronaut, and Dr Catriona Jamieson, Director of Sanford Stem Cell Institute, join us to discuss the “Cancer i
Half the world's population still lacks access to essential health services, including cancer care. Universal health coverage is key in changing this. Senator Dr Sania Nishtar, former Federal Minister of Health of Pakistan, provides insights in
Attempts to cure cancer have spanned centuries and been influenced by culture, region and religion. Those working to understand and treat cancer have faced similar problems throughout history.Thanks to modern medicine, we are constantly seeing
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour face healthcare disparities in many forms, including in their experience of cancer. The reasons are complex and involve numerous economic, social and biological factors. This was the experience of Michelle
A staggering 99% of the population is breathing air that exceeds safe quality limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO). This polluted air, filled with fine particulate matter from various sources like fossil fuel combustion, wildfires,
Drug shortages - from antibiotics to vital cancer drugs - have grown into a global concern, and the unavailability of these medicines hits lower-income countries hardest. In this episode of Let's talk cancer, Cary Adams together with Hans Hoger
Fake science, front groups and the promise of happiness: uncover the tactics used by the tobacco and alcohol industries to market their products, particularly to vulnerable populations, as well as ways to counter them.In this podcast, Cary Adam
Around 13% of adults are considered obese and 40% overweight. Once a concern only for high-income countries, excess body weight now affects people across different regions and income levels and has become one of the world’s biggest public healt
Did you know that the LGBTQI community may face a higher risk of cancer than those who identify as heterosexual?Discrimination can have a significant impact on the health of LGBTQI individuals. Coping with stigma and marginalisation can lead to
A highly promising field in cancer research is the development of blood tests that can detect different cancers at the earliest stages. Referred to as multi-cancer early detection (MCED), this technology has the potential to become a game-chang
Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller speaks about her experience of ovarian cancer and offers advice to women, encouraging them to focus on their health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Cary Adams, CEO of UICC speaks with Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne, who leads the newly formed Office of Health Equity and Human Rights at the New York State Department of Health in the US, about these barriers to accessing health service
Jim Tennermann has been diagnosed with cancer eight times since first discovering he had a brain tumour almost 30 years ago.He was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1995. His journey with cancer had just begun. In subsequent years, he was
Ms Gautami Tadimalla, a celebrated Bollywood actress, talks about what it means to receive a cancer diagnosis, especially as a public figure. She describes how experience continues to affect life even after remission, and how developing and sur
Antimicrobial resistance - or drug resistance - is one of the most serious health threats facing humanity. It could cause 10 million deaths per year and cost overall USD 100 trillion to the global economy by 2050. Dr Cary Adams, CEO of the Unio
Dr Lydia Pace speaks about the global rise in breast cancer cases, the significant disparities in survival rates between income settings, promising innovations and male breast cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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