Let's Talk Cancer
By UICC (Union for International Cancer Control)
In this award-winning podcast, leading thinkers share their insights and knowledge on the challenges and progress of cancer control. Explore a wealth of topics from tobacco to universal health coverage.
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Latest episode
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Rewriting Cancer: stories of resilience and change in cancer care
Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February and the new campaign, ‘United by Unique,’ focusing on people-centred care, this episode of Let’s Talk Cancer highlights "Rewriting Cancer," a series of short films produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Producti… -
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): a rising threat to cancer treatment
Antimicrobial resistance, also known as AMR or drug resistance, is among the top 10 public health threats facing humanity, according to the World Health Organization.Antimicrobial resistance happens when the medicines, including antioti… -
The future of oncology: new technologies and tailored treatment
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… -
Protecting youth from tobacco industry interference
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 lifelo… -
The King of Chemo: the luckiest unlucky man
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 perseveranc… -
Understanding the latest global trends in cancer control
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 "L… -
The power of patient voices to transform cancer care
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 conti… -
Love and loss: how to support those with terminal cancer and their families?
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 in t… -
Superbugs and drug resistance: a threat to humanity
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… -
Medicine and misuse: navigating the pain relief divide
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, …
