Decoding Cancer
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -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?
Contact our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & [email protected] for any cancer queries or concerns.
You can support our vital cancer research projects by making a donation at www.Cancer.ie
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Episodes
Decoding Cancer Special Episode – World Ovarian Cancer Day
May 05, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBOvarian 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. 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 ...
How does immunotherapy work?
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBDr 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. Discussed on this show: Information on immunotherapy: ...
What cancer advice is trustworthy?
September 20, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBCancer 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. Discussed on this show: Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute website: www.INDI.ie Our guide to common cancer myths: www.cancer.ie/cancer-research/about-our-cancer-research/cancer-myths Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What have the Irish ever done for cancer research?
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBDr Lisa Dwane tells of the personal experience that set her on the road to eventually joining a globally-renowned cancer research institute, and breast cancer survivor Rhona Nally talks to Dr Robert O’Connor about the incredible difference research made to her life. Discussed on this show: Support for HER2-positive breast cancer: www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-types/breast-cancer/types-of-breast-cancer/her2-positive-breast-cancer Irish Cancer Society Survivor Support:...
Why is cancer so tough to treat?
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBProstate cancer researcher Dr Antoinette Perry gives a no-nonsense explanation of how cancer works and the reasons why treating the disease is not so simple, and Martin Sweeney gives some tips to patients on coping with cancer. Discussed on this show: Information on prostate cancer: www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-types/prostate-cancer ARC Cancer Support: www.ArcCancerSupport.ie Public & Patient Involvement with the Irish Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-r...
How are dogs helping to unlock the secrets of skin cancer?
August 30, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 67.5 MBMelanoma patient advocate Kay Curtain and consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Shirley Potter chat with Dr Robert O’Connor about a research project that may just help us to better understand how skin cancer works in both canines and humans. Discussed on this show: More information on the UCD One Health programme: www.ucd.ie/onehealth/research/comparativemedicineresearchprojects/comparativeoncologybecausepetsgetcancertoo/ Information on skin cancer and how to spot it: www.Cance...
Nutrition, Exercise and Cancer
August 23, 2021 11:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBFor the first episode of season 2, Dr Robert O’Connor is joined by patient advocate and cancer survivor Niamh Fortune, and consultant colorectal and general surgeon Dr Susan Moug to chat through the importance of nutrition and exercise in relation to cancer, and the simple steps that people can take to increase their own activity. Discussed on this show: Niamh Fortune cancer treatment & recovery blog: www.MeAfterC.com Public & Patient Involvement with the Irish Cancer Society: https://www...
Will there ever be a cure for cancer?
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 66.4 MBDr. Robert O’Connor discusses the concept of a ‘cure for cancer’ with Irish Cancer Society funded researcher Prof. Donal Brennan and his patient Jen, and hears about the everyday work that is improving the lives of those affected by the disease. Contact our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & [email protected] for any cancer queries or concerns. You can support our vital cancer research projects by making a donation at www.Cancer.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
What are the signs of cancer?
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 47.4 MBGP Dr. Una Kennnedy outlines what changes to watch out for that could be signs of cancer and what to do if we spot them, and breast cancer survivor Geraldine Dunphy recalls her chance discovery that led to a life-changing diagnosis. Contact our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & [email protected] for any cancer queries or concerns. You can support our vital cancer research projects by making a donation at www.Cancer.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Covid and Cancer
December 08, 2020 08:30 - 38 minutes - 87.5 MBNPHET expert advisory group chair Dr. Cillian De Gascun explains the extra risks that cancer patients face from Covid-19 and how we can all protect the most vulnerable in society, and CLL patient Jan Rynne tells us how everyday life has changed for people like her during the pandemic. Contact our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & [email protected] for any cancer queries or concerns. You can support our vital cancer research projects by making a donation at www.Cancer.ie. ...
Why do people get cancer?
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 62 MBDr Robert O’Connor is joined by the head of the World Health Organisation’s Cancer Research arm, Dr Elisabete Weiderpass and breast cancer survivor, Catherine Egan to discuss the reasons why people get cancer, and what we can do to reduce our chances of ever getting a diagnosis. Contact our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & [email protected] for any cancer queries or concerns. You can support our vital cancer research projects by making a donation at www.Cancer.ie Host...