Decoding Cancer
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Podcast Overview
<p>Each week our host Dr Robert O’Connor will be joined by top experts and cancer patients to discuss the big cancer questions like why do people get cancer, what are the signs and symptoms we can look out for, and will there ever be a cure for cancer?</p><br><p>Contact our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & <a href="mailto:supportline@irishcancer.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">supportline@irishcancer.ie</a> for any cancer queries or concerns.</p><p> </p><p>You can support our vital cancer research projects by making a donation at <a href="http://www.cancer.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Cancer.ie</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 5, 2022
Decoding Cancer Special Episode – World Ovarian Cancer Day
<p>Ovarian cancer specialist and Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Prof Donal Brennan, and PhD student Romina Silva, are joined in conversation by Declan Feeney, husband of the late Orla Kenny, to discuss her important involvement as a patient in research into ovarian cancer.</p><p> </p><p>An artist and creative director by background, Orla was described as a ‘phenomenally courageous and resilient’ person whose contribution to vital research in the area of ovarian cancer from her diagnosis in 2016 to her passing in July 2018 will contribute towards better, more personalised treatments being made available for others in future.</p><p> </p><p>You can read the full research paper by Romina Silva et al here: <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214911222000157?via%3Dihub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214911222000157?via%3Dihub</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
September 28, 2021
How does immunotherapy work?
<p>Dr Robert O'Connor is joined by cancer doctor & researcher Dr Jarushka Naidoo & lung cancer patient advocate Seamus Cotter for our first ever live season finale episode of the podcast to discuss the ins-and-outs of immunotherapy as a cancer treatment, what types of patients it is being proven to benefit, and the latest developments in promising new immunotherapy treatments, including studies being supported by the Irish Cancer Society.</p><br><p>Discussed on this show:</p><br><p>Information on immunotherapy: <a href="www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-information/cancer-treatments-and-side-effects/immunotherapy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-information/cancer-treatments-and-side-effects/immunotherapy</a></p><br><p>Cancer Trials Ireland website: <a href="www.CancerTrials.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.CancerTrials.ie</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
September 20, 2021
What cancer advice is trustworthy?
<p>Cancer misinformation expert Prof Declan Devane and Jennifer Feighan of the Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute offer helpful advice on how to sift through the complex and often conflicting information available on cancer care and treatment.</p><br><p><strong>Discussed on this show:</strong></p><br><p>Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute website:<a href=" www.INDI.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.INDI.ie</a></p><br><p>Our guide to common cancer myths: <a href="www.cancer.ie/cancer-research/about-our-cancer-research/cancer-myths" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cancer.ie/cancer-research/about-our-cancer-research/cancer-myths</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Decoding Cancer?
<p>Each week our host Dr Robert O’Connor will be joined by top experts and cancer patients to discuss the big cancer questions like why do people get cancer, what are the signs and symptoms we can look out for, and will there ever be a cure for cancer?</p><br><p>Contact our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & <a href="mailto:supportline@irishcancer.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">supportline@irishcancer.ie</a> for any cancer queries or concerns.</p><p> </p><p>You can support our vital cancer research projects by making a donation at <a href="http://www.cancer.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Cancer.ie</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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