Beat Cancer is the official podcast of the National Cancer Institute-designated UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Sacramento, Calif. Beat Cancer examines proactive approaches to cancer prevention and most importantly, how we are breaking barriers to beat cancer in our community and beyond. Learn more at https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer

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Beat Cancer is the official podcast of the National Cancer Institute-designated UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Sacramento, Calif. Beat Cancer examines proactive approaches to cancer prevention and most importantly, how we are breaking barriers to beat cancer in our community and beyond. Learn more at https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer
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Recent Episodes

June 24, 2026
How Tehama County is Collaborating to Prevent Cancer
<p>Beat Cancer host Chris Joyce speaks with Mayra Sandoval, Health Educator and Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for <a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/community/ocoe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement</a>, and Minnie Sagar, the public health director at the <a href="https://www.tehamacohealthservices.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Tehama County Health Services Agency</a>, about the Tehama County Cancer Prevention Collaborative and how they're working to increase preventative screenings across the county. </p><p>To learn more about the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, visit <a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/</a></p>

April 29, 2026
Head & Neck Cancer: A Patient's Story - A Discussion with Dr. Peter Belafsky and Tom Gegax
<p>Beat Cancer host Chris Joyce speaks with <a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/otolaryngology/team/921/peter-belafsky---otolaryngology--ent-ears--nose--throat----laryngology-sacramento/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr. Peter Belafsky</a>, director of the UC Davis Health Center for Voice and Swallowing and a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, and head and neck cancer survivor Tom Gegax about his experience with diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Tom also directed a documentary, <a href="https://www.confessionsofaceomovie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Confessions of a CEO: My Life in an Out-of-Balance World</a>.</p><p>To learn more about the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, visit <a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/</a></p><p>*Producer's Note: Tom's treatment resulted in speech and voice difficulties, but to honor Tom's progress and recovery, his voice has not been altered or augmented by artificial means. Thank you to Tom for his vulnerability and authenticity while joining the discussion.</p>

March 2, 2026
Why are Colon and Colorectal Cancer Incidences Increasing in Younger Populations? - A Discussion with Dr. Ankit Sarin
<p>Beat Cancer host Chris Joyce speaks with <a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/team/43306/ankit-sarin-surgery---general-colon-and-rectal-surgery-sacramento" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr. Ankit Sarin</a>, Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery for UC Davis Health and <a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center</strong></a>, about the rise in colon and colorectal cancer incidences in younger (less than 50 years old) populations.</p><p>To learn more about the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, visit <a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/</a></p>
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