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That Cancer Conversation

Cancer Research UK

From chemotherapy appointments to artificial intelligence, we explore the stories from the people affected by cancer and find out about the cutting-edge research unravelling its mysteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:09

What does the new tobacco and vapes law mean for...

That Cancer Conversation ·

2026/05/07

The UK ison the path to asmokefree generation.Under the new Tobacco and Vapes Act, the age of sale of tobacco in the UK will now start rising by one year eachnewyear, making it illegal to ever sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.It’sa world-leadinglaw, and onewe’vebeen calling for as part of our ongoing Smokefree UK campaign, but how willitwork? And what does it mean for preventing cancer?In this episode,wefindout more about the law from the Government’s Minister of

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32:57

A new way to prevent cancer?

That Cancer Conversation ·

2026/03/19

In this episode ofThat Cancer Conversation,we’rejoined by Cancer Research UK science expert Dr Claire Bromley to explore the future of cancer prevention.Wedive into the surprising clues hidden in the animal kingdom, the mystery of human “super avoiders,” and thecutting-edgeresearch that could make cancer prevention more targeted and personalisedthan ever before.From elephants and naked mole rats toinnovative vaccinesandthegutmicrobiome, this episode uncovers the fascinating science shaping a new era

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48:41

Can a blood test identify cancer?

That Cancer Conversation ·

2026/02/19

What if our blood could help us detect cancer earlier than ever before?In this episode,we’reexploringliquidbiopsies,cutting-edgeblood teststhat canpickup thesmallestsignsof cancerswirling through theblood.Wesitdown with Professor Nitzan Rosenfeld, Director of Barts Cancer Institute and a pioneer inthe field.Professor Rosenfeld explains how fragments of tumour DNA enter our blood from cancer cells, what they can tell us about cancer, and how liquid biopsies can use blood samples to transform early

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34:53

Could AI help us beat cancer?

That Cancer Conversation ·

2026/01/22

Welcome back to That Cancer Conversation!Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction.It'shere andit'sbecoming part of our everyday lives.But what happens when AI steps into the world of healthcare? Could itactually helpus beat cancer?In this episodewe’rejoined by Lara Lewington,atechnologyjournalist and author of thebestsellingbook,Hacking Humanity: How technology can save your health and your life.Laraexplainshow AI is shaping the healthcare of tomorrow and howitcould change the way we

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59:10

The Bowelbabe Fund special

That Cancer Conversation ·

2025/04/15

Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation!In this special episode, we’re celebrating the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK. The fund was set up by Dame Deborah James, also known as ‘Bowelbabe’, and her family in the last few weeks of her life.For this special episode of the podcast, Michelle Mitchell, Cancer Research UK’s chief executive, interviews four of Deborah’s family and friends.We have Ben James, Deborah’s brother and Sarah Wieczorek, Deborah’s sister. Emma Campbell

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50:53

When will we get cancer vaccines? (Part 2)

That Cancer Conversation ·

2025/04/01

Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation!In our last episode, ‘What are cancer vaccines?’, Sophie spoke to Dr Heather Shaw to learn about cancer vaccines and how they work. In this second episode, we continue to dive deeper into the world of cancer vaccines to find out when we might see cancer vaccines as treatments for cancer.To start the conversation, Sophie speaks to Dr Lennard Lee, Associate Professor at University of Oxford and Chief Medical Officer of the EIT Institute, as well

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22:22

One to one with Dr Anisha Patel

That Cancer Conversation ·

2024/04/30

Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation!While bowel cancer is relatively rare for people in their 30s and 40s to get bowel cancer, cases are rising.At 39 years old Dr Anisha Patel (@doctorsgetcancertoo), a practicing GP, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Now, 6 years on, Anisha is dedicated to raising awareness of cancer, especially in adults under 50. In this episode we talk to Anisha discussing her diagnosis, her book and helping the Cancer Grand Challenges team, PROSPECT,

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20:39

Shaumya's story

That Cancer Conversation ·

2024/04/26

Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation!April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, where charities and the young people we support come together to raise awareness of the unique challenges of having cancer during some of the most intense years of your life.In this episode Sophie speaks to Shaumya, who was 18 years old and getting ready to go to medical school when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma, right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.Since joining the The

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16:36

Longer, better lives: Ep.2 Why did a doctor have to...

That Cancer Conversation ·

2024/04/02

We’re back with another episode of our subseries, Longer, better lives! This series unpacks our recently published manifesto, Longer, Better Lives: A Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care.You might recognise our next guest, as she was part of our ‘Together We Are Beating Cancer’ campaign featuring on a TV advert as well as billboards and posters on display across the UK, during September.Dr Mei-Ling Lancashire is a GP who was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer 2 years ago. In this

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