How to Speak Cancer

Kathrin Kunze

"How to Speak Cancer" is a medical podcast for patients, caregivers, and everyone who wants to understand. Cancer comes with words that can feel overwhelming. In "How to Speak Cancer", I gently translate these terms into simple language, using garden metaphors to help you understand complicated language. Based on my book, this podcast is for anyone who needs to feel a little less lost along their journey –because I care for YOU!❤️

Episodes

  1. Jul 14

    Most Common Types of Cancer Explained | Breast, Lung, Skin, Blood & More

    There are more than 100 different types of cancer—but what are the most common cancers, and how are they different from one another?In Episode 5 of the How to Speak Cancer podcast, I explain common cancer types in clear, accessible language for patients, care partners, and anyone who wants to understand cancer terminology without feeling overwhelmed.In this episode, we look at:🌸 Breast cancer🌸 Lung cancer🌸 Colorectal or bowel cancer🌸 Prostate cancer🌸 Skin cancer🌸 Blood cancersYou will also learn:• Why cancer is not one single disease• How cancers are usually named• How cancer is classified• Why two tumours in the same organ can still behave very differently• What terms such as blood cancer, skin cancer, and breast cancer types can meanFor a closer look at different breast cancer types, watch my MedTalk with Andrea Behrend:▶️    • Andrea Behrendt – Breast Cancer Survivor T...  Prefer to read or return to the information later?📖 Read the accompanying blog post:https://www.kathrinkunze.com/books/ho...📗Get the book to the series here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/9199218313This podcast provides general educational information and does not replace individual medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare team about questions related to your diagnosis, symptoms, or treatment.Get in touch: contact@kathrinkunze.com#CancerTypes #MostCommonCancers #CancerExplained #CancerEducation #BreastCancer #LungCancer #BowelCancer #ProstateCancer #SkinCancer #BloodCancer #PatientEducation #HealthLiteracy #HowToSpeakCancer #CancerPodcast

  2. Jul 14

    Can Cancer Be Prevented? Early Detection, Screening and How to Reduce Your Risk

    Can cancer be prevented? And how can cancer be detected as early as possible?In this episode of the How to Speak Cancer podcast, I explain what cancer prevention and early detection really mean — in clear, accessible language.We look at the difference between prevention, screening and early diagnosis, and discuss practical steps that may help reduce cancer risk. These include avoiding tobacco, protecting your skin from UV radiation, staying physically active, eating a balanced diet, limiting alcohol and taking part in recommended screening programmes.Cancer prevention is complex, and no single lifestyle choice can guarantee that cancer will or will not develop. Some risk factors, such as age, genetics and family history, are outside our control. However, understanding the factors we can influence can help us make informed decisions about our health.You will also learn why screening recommendations differ depending on age, sex, individual risk and country, and why symptoms should always be checked rather than ignored.For more information about HPV, cancer prevention and vaccination, you can also watch this MedTalks episode:https://youtu.be/XZkHzg4cDSY?si=-taClsp1N6Rd02L4This episode is for patients, caregivers and anyone who wants to understand cancer without complicated medical language.Learn more through the How to Speak Cancer blog and book:https://www.kathrinkunze.com/books/how-to-speak-cancer---the-blog/Please remember: This podcast provides general information and does not replace individual medical advice. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your personal risk, symptoms and screening recommendations.Get in touch via contact@kathrinkunze.com#cancerprevention #earlydetection #cancerscreening #cancerawareness #HPV #medtalkswithkathrin #breastcancer #prostatecancer #lungcancer #skincancer #bloodcancer #cervicalcancer

  3. Apr 30

    Hallmarks of Cancer Explained: How Cancer Cells Differ From Healthy Cells

    Cancer is often explained in complex terms. But understanding how cancer behaves can make everything feel a little clearer. In this episode of How to Speak Cancer, we explore the hallmarks of cancer: the key behaviours that make cancer cells different from healthy cells. What are the hallmarks of cancer? They help explain why cancer cells can keep growing, avoid dying when they should, attract a blood supply, and sometimes spread to other parts of the body—a process known as metastasis. Rather than focusing on complicated biology, I explain these ideas in a simple, human way, using a garden metaphor to help you picture what may be happening inside the body.In this episode, you will learn: 🌱 What the hallmarks of cancer are 🌱 How cancer cells differ from healthy cells 🌱 Why cancer cells can grow, survive, and spread differently 🌱 How these behaviours can guide cancer treatment decisions 🌱 Why understanding the basics can help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed This episode is for patients, families, care partners, and anyone who wants to understand cancer terminology step by step. 🌱 Read more on the blog: https://www.kathrinkunze.com/how-to-speak-cancer---the-blog/ 📖 Get the book How to Speak Cancer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9199218313 If this helps you or someone you know, please feel free to share it. And if you would like to stay tuned for the next episodes, follow me. 🤍 #HallmarksOfCancer #CancerCells #CancerEducation #HealthLiteracy #PatientEducation #Oncology #MedicalCommunication #PlainLanguage #HowToSpeakCancer

  4. Apr 2

    What is cancer — and why do some cancers form a tumour while others don’t?

    In this episode of How to Speak Cancer, we take a closer look at one of the most important — and often misunderstood — distinctions: 👉 solid tumours vs. blood cancers Using simple language and visual, garden-based metaphors, I explain: - why some cancers form a lump (tumour)- why others do not- how blood cancers affect the whole system - why understanding all this is so important- and why not every tumour is cancer This episode is designed to help you understand what is happening in the body – without overwhelming medical language. Based on my book How to Speak Cancer, this podcast is part of a mission to make medical communication clearer, more human, and easier to understand for patients, families, and healthcare professionals. ✍🏻 Explore the blog: https://www.kathrinkunze.com/books/how-to-speak-cancer---the-blog/ 📘 Explore the book: https://www.kathrinkunze.com/books/how-to-speak-cancer/ 📩 Get in touch: contact@kathrinkunze.com If this episode helped you, feel free to follow, share, or leave a review — it helps this message reach the people who need it most. #HowToSpeakCancer #CancerEducation #HealthLiteracy #MedicalCommunication #UnderstandingCancer #Oncology #PatientEducation #CancerAwareness

  5. Mar 23

    How to Speak Cancer – The Podcast

    Welcome to How to Speak Cancer.This podcast is about making cancer and medical language understandable.My name is Kathrin Kunze. I am a medical communicator, translator, and former healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience. And I created this space because I have seen how overwhelming medical language can be — especially when it comes to cancer.In this podcast, I will explain cancer terms, clinical trials, diagnostics, and treatments in simple, clear language.And I will use everyday metaphors — especially garden metaphors — to help you truly understand what is happening inside the body.This podcast is for:patients,families,and healthcare professionalswho want to communicate more clearly and understand more deeply.Each episode will focus on one concept.Short, simple, and easy to follow.Because understanding cancer should not be complicated.📘 Learn more about the book:https://www.kathrinkunze.com/books/how-to-speak-cancer/📗 German edition:https://www.kathrinkunze.com/books/krebs-verstehen---klarheit-in-schwierigen-zeiten/📙 Swedish edition:https://www.kathrinkunze.com/books/att-tala-om-cancer/📙 Clinical Trials book:https://www.kathrinkunze.com/books/clinical-trials---signed-sealed-recruited/#HowToSpeakCancer #CancerEducation #HealthLiteracy #MedicalCommunication #PatientEducation #Oncology #CancerSupport #UnderstandingCancer

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"How to Speak Cancer" is a medical podcast for patients, caregivers, and everyone who wants to understand. Cancer comes with words that can feel overwhelming. In "How to Speak Cancer", I gently translate these terms into simple language, using garden metaphors to help you understand complicated language. Based on my book, this podcast is for anyone who needs to feel a little less lost along their journey –because I care for YOU!❤️

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  • Creator
    Kathrin Kunze
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kathrin Kunze
  • Show Website
    How to Speak Cancer