Fresh Perspectives

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Welcome to Fresh Perspectives, the podcast led by Cancer Together! We are a youth-lead organization founded by two high-schoolers from London. With an international team, our mission is simple: build a community for youth to reflect, discuss, and learn about the impacts of cancer! Stay tuned for interviews with cancer patients, health professionals, and more! Website: https://wearecancertogether.weebly.com/ Instagram: @cancer.together LinkedIn: Cancer Together

Episodes

  1. Chernobyl Disaster

    07/05/2021

    Chernobyl Disaster

    In this episode of Spread the Word, we will be talking about how the Chernobyl Disaster. The infamous Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred on April 26, 1986 near the city of Pripyat in the north of Ukrainian SSR. Listen to this episode to learn more on how the aftermaths impacted the cancer incidence rates. Host for this episode: Poulomi Pitale (Leader of the Podcast Team at Cancer Together)

    8 min
  2. Talk with Matthew Ode

    23/04/2021

    Talk with Matthew Ode

    In this eye-opening interview, Matthew Ode - a 29 year old Stage 3 testicular cancer survivor - shared his story and experience with the disease. He described not only how his life changed, but also the shifts in his mindset and perspective. Thanks to Matthew, we were able address numerous ideas including how to deal with challenges, support cancer patients, as well as the mental consequences of cancer. Best of all, Mathew told us of his inspirational mottos that helped him through the daily challenges! To anyone going through any kind of a difficult period, this interview is a must watch. He reminds us all that a sense of hope and spark of confidence are sometimes all we need to shape our own future!  Hosts: Christina Oliver and Ellie Lowe (Members of the Podcast team at Cancer Together)

    28 min
  3. Henrietta Lacks

    21/04/2021

    Henrietta Lacks

    Henrietta Lacks was an African American woman who died of cervical cancer in 1951. However, her cells still live till this day after they were taken from her and grown without her permission, forming the first immortal cell line. Hope you enjoy! Host for this episode: Ellie Lowe (Member of the Podcast Team at Cancer Together)

    8 min
  4. Heating Up with Hyperthermia

    04/04/2021

    Heating Up with Hyperthermia

    Welcome to our first episode of the Spread the Word series here at our Talk with Us podcast! Today we will look into a type of cancer treatment called hyperthermia. Christina - a member of Cancer Together - will explore not only the definition but the implications of the treatment on our community. We will then look at a clinical study to get a better understanding of how hyperthermia contributes to cancer research! Make sure to check out the corresponding blog available on our website! Stay tuned for more spectacular podcast with students, medical professionals, and volunteers! Host for this episode: Christina Oliver (Member of the Podcast Team)

    8 min
  5. Talk with Ms. Kalyani Madhu

    07/03/2021

    Talk with Ms. Kalyani Madhu

    Welcome to our fourth episode! Today we talked with Ms. Kalyani Madhu, a former cancer research associate at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai - one of the leading cancer research institutions in Asia. She shared with us her thoughts, experience and new developments in the field of cancer. Stay tuned for more spectacular podcasts with student, medical professionals, and volunteers! Hosts for this episode: Aditi Lalwani (Member of the Podcast Team of Cancer Together India) and Amita Jethani (Member of the Podcast Team of Cancer Together India)

    25 min
  6. Talk with Diana Poplacenel

    30/01/2021

    Talk with Diana Poplacenel

    Welcome to our third episode! Today, we had an amazing conversation with Diana Poplacenel, a senior in high school and the co-Founder and CEO of STEM Enrichment Youth. Diana is extremely interested in biological sciences, but is still relatively new to the STEM industry. She discussed her incredible journey into understanding the interdisciplinary nature of science and its impact on cancer research. Make sure to listen to this podcast to hear about fascinating topics like immuno-engineering! And, as always, stay tuned for more spectacular podcasts with students, medical professionals, and volunteers! Hosts for this episode: Ellie Lowe (Member of the Podcast Team) & Tanvi Rao (Co-Founder & President of Cancer Together)

    18 min
  7. Talk with Dr. Jamie Spangler

    04/01/2021

    Talk with Dr. Jamie Spangler

    Welcome to our next episode! We chatted with Dr. Jamie Spangler, an assistant professor at The John Hopkins University who works in the department of Biomedical and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. We spoke about her work on cancer treatments and her thoughts on future of cancer research. She also delved into fascinating concepts including clonal heterogeneity and synthetic biology! Make sure to listen to this podcast to learn more! And, as always, stay tuned for more spectacular podcasts with students, medical professionals, and volunteers! Hosts for this episode: Poulomi Pitale (Leader of the Podcast Team) & Vedika Diwan (Member of the Podcast Team)

    30 min
  8. Talk with Dr. Shara Cohen

    31/10/2020

    Talk with Dr. Shara Cohen

    Today, we spoke with Dr. Cohen, the Founder & CEO of Cancer Care Parcel and a former cancer patient. She shared her perspectives about cancer awareness and reflected on her experience as a cancer patient. She also delved into the importance of understanding and improving our approach to cancer support, whether it be as a large organization or just an individual. Make sure to check out our podcast and hear more about Dr. Cohen! Stay tuned for more spectacular podcast with students, medical professionals, and volunteers! Hosts for this episode: Tanvi Rao (Co-Founder & President), Priya Shah (Co-Founder & Vice-President)

    19 min
  9. Welcome to Fresh Perspectives!

    03/10/2020

    Welcome to Fresh Perspectives!

    Welcome to Fresh Perspectives! This podcast - associated with our newspaper - is an opportunity for us to share our thoughts and research with our Cancer Together family. Each series - Talk with Us and Spread with Word - will be focused on different approaches to building a community aware of cancer and its global consequences. Hosts for this episode: Tanvi Rao (Co-Founder & President), Priya Shah (Co-Founder & Vice-President)

    2 min
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About

Welcome to Fresh Perspectives, the podcast led by Cancer Together! We are a youth-lead organization founded by two high-schoolers from London. With an international team, our mission is simple: build a community for youth to reflect, discuss, and learn about the impacts of cancer! Stay tuned for interviews with cancer patients, health professionals, and more! Website: https://wearecancertogether.weebly.com/ Instagram: @cancer.together LinkedIn: Cancer Together

Information

  • Creator
    Cancer Together
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cancer Together
  • Show Website
    Fresh Perspectives