Rewriting Cancer: stories of resilience and change in cancer care

12/16/24 • 20 min

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 Productions for UICC. These films feature the experiences of people with cancer, their loved ones, caregivers, medical professionals, and volunteers worldwide. The series aims to dispel myths and highlight advancements in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. With Gemma Jennings, Vice President at BBC StoryWorks, and James Waddington from the American Cancer Society, a prostate cancer survivor and advocate for early screening.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

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 antiotics, are no longer able to fight infections from bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites.

For cancer patients, the situation is particularly concerning. They have particularly weak immune systems due to the cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy, they are receiving and are therefore more prone to infections. As many as 1 in 5 cancer patients undergoing treatment are hospitalised due to infection. Antibiotics are critical to treat them.

Moreover, the growth of drug-resistant bacteria is undermining the key advances that have been made in surgery, radiotherapy and immunotherapies, as treatment is delayed or stopped to treat rising infections.

Malin Grape is Sweden’s – and the world’s – first Ambassador on AMR, working to counteract AMR and its consequences in the EU and internationally. She joins us for this episode of “Let’s Talk Cancer” ahead of the upcoming UN high-level meeting in September on AMR.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next Episode

World Cancer Day 2025: People Centred Cancer Care with Karen Nakawala

Podcast “Let’s Talk Cancer” – People-centred are and the power of the patient voice

Karen Nakawala speaks of her experience with cervical cancer, the foundation of Teal Sisters, a UICC member organisation, and the benefits of a people-centred approach to healthcare delivery.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.