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What are cancer vaccines? (Part 1)
That Cancer Conversation
03/18/25 • 46 min
We're back with the third season of That Cancer Conversation, the podcast from Cancer Research UK.
Have you heard of cancer vaccines? Maybe you've seen a headline or two, but what is a cancer vaccine?
In this episode, Sophie talks to Dr Heather Shaw, a skin cancer clinician and researcher at University College London, who is leading the first skin cancer (melanoma) vaccine trial in the UK. From what makes a cancer vaccine to discussing when we can see one in our clinics - we take a deep dive into the world of cancer vaccines.
Discover more about cancer vaccines --> Cancer vaccines - where are we?
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Can I inherit cancer?
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10/30/24 • 34 min
Our DNA is made up of 3000 million letters of code. They make up genes within our DNA and are responsible for how cells in our body grow and multiply. But what happens when something in that code goes wrong?
Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation, a podcast from Cancer Research UK that brings together the science and the stories behind cancer.
In this episode, Sophie will be looking at the human genome and explore how changes in our DNA can increase our risk of getting cancer. Prof Mike Stratton, former director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute and a pioneer in cancer genetics, helps unpack this question and tells us how he and his team persevered to find the second BRCA gene (BRCA2) and its mutation.
It’s been 30 years since the discovery of the first BRCA gene, BRCA1. Sophie sits down with Maria, her sister, Chrissy, and their mother, all who were tested positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation. They discuss their cancer stories and how the life-changing discovery of the BRCA genes has affected them as a family.
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Black in Cancer
That Cancer Conversation
10/08/21 • 22 min
This episode, we're joined by Sigourney Bell, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, whose work looks to find new treatments for supratentorial ependymoma, a rare children's brain cancer.
Outside of the lab, Sigourney is the co-founder of Black in Cancer, a global organisation that aims to strengthen the network between Black people in the cancer space whilst highlighting Black excellence in cancer research and medicine.
During Black History Month, Black in Cancer runs a week of events across various social media platforms and organises webinars to help educate researchers, medical experts, and those affected by cancer.
We hear about what the challenges are of working on a rare children's cancer, find out what led to the founding of Black in Cancer, and learn what's on the agenda from October 10th - 15th for Black in Cancer Week 2021.
How to find out more about Black in Cancer:
- Follow Sigourney at @siggs28 on Twitter and Instagram
- Check out @blackincancer on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Black in Cancer website
- Check out #BlackinCancerWeek21
To read more about the topics discussed:
- Delivering the future of paediatric brain tumour therapy - Cancer Research UK
- Gilbertson Lab - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
- The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks - Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Henrietta Lacks: science must right a historical wrong - Nature
- Henrietta Lacks’ estate sues drug company that sold her cells - The Guardian
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Can we grow the treatments of tomorrow?
That Cancer Conversation
09/02/21 • 32 min
From malaria to multiple sclerosis, plants have given us compounds which help treat countless conditions. But could a tree growing on your street hold the next life-changing drug?
From Madagascar to a Kew Gardens in London, we explore how scientists across the globe use indigenous knowledge and pharmaceutical science to help develop the treatments of tomorrow.
And in a world-first, a cannabis-derived drug, known as Sativex, is being trialled in combination with chemotherapy to see if it could be used to help people with a certain type of aggressive brain cancer.
- The botanical history of medicine (2:04)
- How do we find the plant medicines of tomorrow? (6:10)
- The search for a chemical needle in a botanical haystack (9:09)
- Making drugs: converting cuttings into capsules (14:02)
- Is it more complex than putting a leaf in a pill? (18:28)
- Sativex: trialling a cannabis-derived spray on brain cancer (22:50)
- Do we know how cannabinoids work on brain tumour cells? (26:51)
- Cannabis and cancer: it's not that simple (28:43)
ARISTOCRAT is a randomised phase II study of temozolomide with or without cannabinoids in patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
It's being funded by The Brain Tumour Charity and co-ordinated by the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit at the University of Birmingham.
ARISTOCRAT is due to begin recruiting just over 230 patients across all UK nations in early 2022.
To learn more about the ARISTOCRAT trial, you can check out:
- World-first trial tests cannabis-based drug on aggressive brain tumours - University of Leeds
- Glioblastoma Research: Phase II Clinical Trial of Cannabis Derivatives - The Brain Tumour Charity
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The Bowelbabe Fund special
That Cancer Conversation
04/15/25 • 59 min
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 (@limitless_em), author, speaker and podcast host who received treatment alongside Deborah and was a firm friend. And Steve Bland (@mr_blandy) an award-winning podcast producer and presenter. He joined the host line-up of the hugely popular You, Me and the Big C podcast alongside Deborah after his first wife Rachael passed away from breast cancer in 2018.
Michelle sits down with Ben, Sarah, Emma and Steve to talk about their memories of Deborah and discuss the Bowelbabe Fund as they prepare to take on this year’s London Marathon as ‘Team Bowelbabe’.
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LINKS:
You can donate to support Team Bowelbabe ---> here!
Read this article answering Bowel cancer’s most common questions.
Learn more about team PROSPECT.
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Longer, better lives: Ep.4 Can government policies prevent cancer?
That Cancer Conversation
06/10/24 • 18 min
In the UK 4 in 10 cancer cases are preventable.
But what can the government do to stop those 4 out of every 10 cancers before they even start?
Welcome to the fourth episode of our mini-series, That Cancer Conversation Longer, better lives.
In this episode, Sophie sits with Alizee Froguel who works on prevention policy here at Cancer Research UK. They discuss what’s causing most of these preventable cancers, the announcement of the general election and what's next for achieving a smokefree UK.
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One to one with Rhian: Volunteering Special Part 2
That Cancer Conversation
06/03/24 • 9 min
Welcome back to another episode of That Cancer Conversation!
We’re kicking off Volunteers’ Week 2024 with the second of our special episodes celebrating our inspiring volunteers.
Last time, we chatted to Penny, one of our campaigns ambassadors. This week, we’re moving into the world of events with Rhian.
Rhian has been volunteering at Race for Life and Pretty Muddy events across London since 2021. She was inspired to get involved after her own diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
If you're looking for a way to get stuck in and make a difference, head to our volunteering pages to find out how you can get involved. Every minute counts and every hour you give takes us one step closer to beating cancer.
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One to one with Penny: Volunteering Special Part 1
That Cancer Conversation
05/24/24 • 16 min
Welcome back to another episode of That Cancer Conversation!
Here at Cancer Research UK, we’re grateful to benefit from the support of more than 25,000 incredible volunteers, who donate their time to help us beat cancer.
So, in the lead up to Volunteers’ Week on the 3rd of June, we want to say a huge thank you to our brilliant community of volunteers, whose support makes our life-saving research possible.
To celebrate their stories, we’re diving into the world of volunteering across 2 special episodes.
First up, we’re chatting to Penny, who's been volunteering with us for over 10 years, both as a campaign’s ambassador and as a member of the Children & Young People Insights Panel. After losing family members to cancer, Penny started volunteering in 2010 when she was 21, and hasn’t looked back since.
If you're feeling inspired by Penny's story, head to our website to find out how you can get involved volunteering for Cancer Research UK.
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Longer, better lives: Ep.3 Why is there a £1 billion research funding gap?
That Cancer Conversation
05/21/24 • 22 min
You can’t beat cancer without scientists.
Without research the progress we've made in beating cancer wouldn’t be where it is today. But that progress is at risk of stalling.
To keep up and to plug the funding gap, we would need to find an additional £1 billion pounds over the next decade.
In this episode, Sophie sits down with Owen Jackson, head of policy at Cancer Research UK to understand what challenges scientists in the UK are currently facing and what the UK Government needs to do to help.
To join us in telling party leaders to back our calls for longer, better lives, you can sign our open letter.
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Longer, better lives: Ep.1 What is Cancer Research UK's manifesto?
That Cancer Conversation
01/29/24 • 13 min
Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation! We’re launching a new subseries which unpacks our recently published manifesto, Longer, Better Lives: A Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care.
At Cancer Research UK, we know that huge strides have been made in beating cancer – with survival in the UK doubling over the last 50 years.
But this hard-won progress is at risk of stalling.
The cancer crisis is urgent. Every day, people affected by cancer face anxious waits for tests and treatment, reflected in month after month of missed cancer waiting time targets. And for UK cancer research, we’ve identified a funding gap of more than £1bn in the next decade, putting our world leading research at risk.
That’s why, in late 2023, we embarked on an ambitious policy development programme, giving a voice to the millions of patients and thousands of researchers who are demanding for real progress in cancer research and care in the UK.
And so, Longer, better lives was born.
Follow Sophie over the next five episodes as she uncovers the missions behind this manifesto and why we need it now more than ever.
In this first episode, Sophie speaks to Shaun Walsh, Head of public affairs and campaigns at Cancer Research UK. Shaun has followed the manifesto’s journey, from conception to its launch in November, and explains what it is and why Cancer Research UK has created it.
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FAQ
How many episodes does That Cancer Conversation have?
That Cancer Conversation currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does That Cancer Conversation cover?
The podcast is about Tech, London, Charity, Cancer, Research, Podcasts, Technology, Science and Health.
What is the most popular episode on That Cancer Conversation?
The episode title 'One to one with Rhian: Volunteering Special Part 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on That Cancer Conversation?
The average episode length on That Cancer Conversation is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of That Cancer Conversation released?
Episodes of That Cancer Conversation are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of That Cancer Conversation?
The first episode of That Cancer Conversation was released on Apr 30, 2021.
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