Latest Irish cancer society Podcast Episodes

Decoding Cancer Special Episode – World Ovarian Cancer Day

Decoding Cancer - May 05, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes
Ovarian 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 c...

How does immunotherapy work?

Decoding Cancer - September 28, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes
Dr 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...

What cancer advice is trustworthy?

Decoding Cancer - September 20, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes
Cancer 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 ...

What have the Irish ever done for cancer research?

Decoding Cancer - September 13, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes
Dr 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: Sup...

Why is cancer so tough to treat?

Decoding Cancer - September 06, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes
Prostate 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...

How are dogs helping to unlock the secrets of skin cancer?

Decoding Cancer - August 30, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes
Melanoma 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 ...

Nutrition, Exercise and Cancer

Decoding Cancer - August 23, 2021 11:30 - 30 minutes
For 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 ...

Will there ever be a cure for cancer?

Decoding Cancer - December 22, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes
Dr. 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 70...

What are the signs of cancer?

Decoding Cancer - December 15, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes
GP 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 & supportli...

Covid and Cancer

Decoding Cancer - December 08, 2020 08:30 - 38 minutes
NPHET 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 o...

Why do people get cancer?

Decoding Cancer - December 01, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes
Dr 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 Fre...