Decoding Cancer

The Irish Cancer Society

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 & supportline@irishcancer.ie 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 information.

Episodes

  1. 05/05/2022

    Decoding Cancer Special Episode – World Ovarian Cancer Day

    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 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 her passing in July 2018 will contribute towards better, more personalised treatments being made available for others in future.   You can read the full research paper by Romina Silva et al here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214911222000157?via%3Dihub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  2. How does immunotherapy work?

    28/09/2021

    How does immunotherapy work?

    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 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: www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-information/cancer-treatments-and-side-effects/immunotherapy Cancer Trials Ireland website: www.CancerTrials.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. What cancer advice is trustworthy?

    20/09/2021

    What cancer advice is trustworthy?

    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 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.

    28 min
  4. What have the Irish ever done for cancer research?

    13/09/2021

    What have the Irish ever done for cancer research?

    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: 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: www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-support/coping-with-cancer/information-for-patients/survivor-support More information on BREAST-PREDICT : www.cancer.ie/cancer-research/about-our-cancer-research/our-cancer-research-networks/breast-predict Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  5. Why is cancer so tough to treat?

    06/09/2021

    Why is cancer so tough to treat?

    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.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-research/about-our-cancer-research/public-and-patient-involvement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  6. How are dogs helping to unlock the secrets of skin cancer?

    30/08/2021

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

    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 on the UCD One Health programme: www.ucd.ie/onehealth/research/comparativemedicineresearchprojects/comparativeoncologybecausepetsgetcancertoo/ Information on skin cancer and how to spot it: www.Cancer.ie/Skin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  7. Nutrition, Exercise and Cancer

    23/08/2021

    Nutrition, Exercise and Cancer

    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 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.cancer.ie/cancer-research/about-our-cancer-research/public-and-patient-involvement Further information on exercise & nutrition: https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-support/coping-with-cancer/information-for-survivors/healthy-lifestyle-changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. Will there ever be a cure for cancer?

    22/12/2020

    Will there ever be a cure for cancer?

    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 200 700 & supportline@irishcancer.ie 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 information.

    29 min
  9. What are the signs of cancer?

    15/12/2020

    What are the signs of cancer?

    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 & supportline@irishcancer.ie 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 information.

    21 min
  10. Covid and Cancer

    08/12/2020

    Covid and Cancer

    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 our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & supportline@irishcancer.ie 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 information.

    38 min
  11. Why do people get cancer?

    01/12/2020

    Why do people get cancer?

    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 Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & supportline@irishcancer.ie 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 information.

    27 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

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 & supportline@irishcancer.ie 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 information.

Information

  • Creator
    The Irish Cancer Society
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Show Website
    Decoding Cancer