Podcasts about World Cancer Day

Last week marked World Cancer Day, and in this episode, Molly revisits an important—and often misunderstood—topic: the relationship between alcohol and cancer.This is not a new conversation, and it's not a reaction to headlines. Instead, it's part of an ongoing commitment to helping you understand the science well enough to make informed, intentional choices about alcohol—without fear, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking.One reason this topic continues to matter is a striking gap in awareness: while nearly 90% of adults recognize smoking as a cancer risk, fewer than half realize that alcohol is also classified as a carcinogen Project 1 (50). That lack of awareness makes informed choice difficult—and that's what this episode aims to address.In this episode, you'll learn:Why alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, and what that designation actually meansThe seven types of cancer that are clearly linked to alcohol use, including breast cancerHow alcohol increases cancer risk at a biological level (acetaldehyde, inflammation, hormones, and nutrient disruption)Why alcohol research in humans is mostly observational, and what that means for how we interpret the dataThe critical difference between relative risk and absolute risk—and why this distinction mattersWhat experts mean when they say there is “no safe level” of alcohol for cancer riskHow to think about cancer risk through an Alcohol Minimalist, harm-reduction lensKey takeaways:Alcohol does increase cancer risk, but risk is dose-dependent and cumulative, not absolute or immediateRelative risk headlines often sound scarier than the actual, absolute numbersYou do not need perfection—or abstinence—to meaningfully reduce riskReducing frequency, quantity, and duration of drinking patterns mattersAlcohol Minimalism is about reducing unnecessary exposure, not eliminating all riskThis episode is about clarity, not commands. Science isn't here to scare you—it's here to inform you.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by alcohol and health messaging, this episode offers a calmer, more grounded way to understand the risks and decide what feels right for you.As always, choose peace.Resources mentioned:TIME Magazine article on alcohol and cancer riskCDC information on alcohol-related cancersAlcohol Minimalist framework for informed, harm-reduction decision makingIf this episode was helpful, consider sharing it with someone who would appreciate a thoughtful, non-alarmist conversation about alcohol and health.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

Family health physician and associate professor at Rowan University, Dr. Jen Caudle discusses the importance of cancer screenings and early detection as today marks world cancer day. Also, TODAY Lifestyle and Commerce Contributor Jill Martin sits down with the female founder behind the footwear brand Brave Pudding. Plus, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns to Studio 1A to talk about his latest season of the "Lincoln Lawyer." And, the bestselling author behind the "Bridgerton" series, Julia Quinn, talks about the latest season of the show and some new book picks for February.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Revive Ministries Podcast. As we enter another month in 2025, Revive Ministries Podcast would like to reflect on the communities we belong to and the connections surrounding them again as we did in February of 2024. Today, to speak deeper when it comes to asking the question about “Our Connections” is our new guest, Barbara J Hunt.Before this I wanted to recognize World Cancer Day that is on February 4th, 2025.The new World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027 “United by Unique” places people at the center of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation.Disclaimer: if you are in crisis, please seek appropriate professional help immediately. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available for those in the States.“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” – Rachel Naomi RemenMore on Barbara J HuntWebsites: /https://www.forgivenessmadeasy.co.uk http://www.evolutionarycoaching.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbara_j_huntLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-huntTwitter: https://twitter.com/barbara_j_huntYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbara_j_hunt FB: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.j.hunt.forgivenessFB: https://www.facebook.com/barbarajhuntmusician/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5eDhVwSIuGXJIc7wlDP7jn?si=RND5gPNpToGcaXCP-goCtASubstack: https://substack.com/@barbarajhunt?utm_source=profile-pageLinktree: https://linktr.ee/barbara_j_huntSong - Song for International Peace: https://open.spotify.com/album/1SdUKrqy5zR4ns7jqYD9oo?si=uMpTl1SpSPemligjgdWKxQhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5OSeqOpwJfsrHfvzu0AIwT?si=a64e1f0fb7b349a9Song - BRILLIANT, GORGEOUS, TALENTED & FABULOUSForgiveness Made Easy book AUS: https://bit.ly/ForgivenessMadeEasyBookAUSForgiveness Made Easy Book USA: https://bit.ly/forgivenessmadeeasyUSA Forgiveness Made Easy Book UK: https://bit.ly/forgivenessmadeeasyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCyJCG3QuJE&authuser=1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk0j846C8hE&authuser=1“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu

Revive Ministries Podcast Our Connections with Terry TuckerRevive Ministries Podcast would like to reflect on the communities we belong to and the connections surrounding them again, as we did in February of 2024.Before this, I wanted to recognize World Cancer Day, February 4th, 2025. The new World Cancer Day theme 2025-202for 7 “United, by Unique” places people at the center of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation.Disclaimer: if you are in crisis, please seek appropriate professional help immediately. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available for those in the States.More on Terry TuckerTerry Tucker is an author, speaker, and podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from TheCitadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master's degree from Boston University. Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, a business owner, and for the past thirteen years, a cancer warrior (which saw the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the author of Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, and a featured author in Perspectives On Cancer, Stories Of Healing, Hope, & Resilience. Terry has been published in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human CapitalLeadership magazines, along with being quoted and highlighted in the books YourBlueprint for Purpose by John Creekmur and Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong. Terry Tucker is a speaker, author, and podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, and, for the past thirteen years, a cancer warrior. He is the author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your UncommonAnd Extraordinary Life and a featured author of Perspectives On Cancer: Stories OfHealing, Hope, & Resilience.The 4 Truths:1. Control your mind, or it will control you.2. Embrace the pain and difficulty we all experience in life and use it to make you stronger, more resilient.3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of others.4. As long as you don't quit, you can never be defeated.“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those littlebits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu

Send us a textCancer affects millions of lives, and for me, it's deeply personal. In this episode, I honour World Cancer Day by sharing my journey of losing my mom to cancer and the profound lessons it taught me about healing, prevention, and holistic wellness and I end the podcast off with how to incorporate holistic lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of cancerThis is more than just a conversation—it's a heartfelt tribute, a wake-up call, and a guide to empowering yourself with knowledge. Whether you've been personally affected by cancer or want to learn natural ways to prevent it, this episode is for you.

Today, I will return with Robert's Corner, a segment I conducted several years ago. I don't know how often it will be added, but this allows me to stay connected to all of you. The listeners' topics may range from this month's theme to more current topics.I want to recognize World Cancer Day, which was on February 4th, 2025.The new World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027 “United by Unique” places people at the center of care and their stories at the heart of the conversationDisclaimer: if you are in crisis, please seek appropriate professional help immediately. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available for those in the States.“The loneliest people are the kindest. The saddest people smile the brightest. The most damaged people are the wisest. All because they do not wish to see anyone else suffer the way they do.”

Join Isabel and Jade for part two of their World Cancer Day special for 2025, where guest Martin Price, Vice President, Health Economics, Market Access and Reimbursement, EMEA, Johnson & Johnson, uncovers more of his insights into the oncology space.  In this instalment, Martin shares his thoughts on improving access to innovative cancer medicines, improving public trust toward the industry and his personal leadership style.  A little more on GOLD's guest… Martin Price is Vice President for Health Economics, Market Access and Reimbursement in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Johnson & Johnson, a role he has held for the past eight years. He leads the teams responsible for achieving optimal and accelerated market access, at a fair and value-based price, for Johnson & Johnson's new products and indications. Prior to this, Price worked in Johnson & Johnson's UK affiliate, latterly as director of external affairs, where he was responsible for market access, communications and government affairs. He joined Johnson & Johnson in 2001 from GlaxoSmithKline, where he began his career as senior health-outcomes manager. 

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A regular news roundup, followed by a selection of stories from the past week. Today, a breast cancer survivor on World Cancer Day, the safety of protesters at recent demonstrations, Slovakia in the Berlinale film festival, and climate anxiety effecting mental wellbeing

We're taping this on a fortuitous day for my next guest because this is World Cancer Day, in which we educate people on the different ways that people can put themselves at risk. And something that's new to me, I just learned this, is that there is a link between bras and breast cancer. C.J. Grace is in the studio. She is a former BBC journalist, she's a comedian, she's a self-help author, and she's my friend.

Today, the Cierra Sisters community will convene to raise awareness and commemorate the legacy of their founder, Bridgette Hempstead, a breast cancer survivor and staunch advocate. Bridgette devoted her life to dispelling fear and enhancing knowledge about breast cancer, particularly in African American and underserved communities. Her daughters will perpetuate her mission through Cierra Sisters and host a World Cancer Day event this Saturday at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center. Chris B. Bennett interviews Dee Scott for this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast.

Welcome to Revive Ministries Podcast. As we enter another month in 2025, Revive Ministries Podcast would like to reflect on the communities we belong to and the connections surrounding them again as we did in February of 2024. Today I will be sharing my insight and experience regarding "Our Connections" Also Revive Ministries wanted to recognize World Cancer Day that is on February 4th, 2025. “The reason we struggle with insecurity is that we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else's highlight reel.” – Steven Furtick Thanks for listening “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

Princess Kate Posts a super cute Picture with Louie on World Cancer Day, Starbucks is confused and Tori Spelling had a threesome on the Queen Mary. but Brittany and Mike only care about the boat. Also the richest human in the world want's laid off employees to feel better because they have been "Promoted Outward" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Princess Kate Posts a super cute Picture with Louie on World Cancer Day, Starbucks is confused and Tori Spelling had a threesome on the Queen Mary. but Brittany and Mike only care about the boat. Also the richest human in the world want's laid off employees to feel better because they have been "Promoted Outward" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Isabel and Jade as they present a special World Cancer Day 2025 edition of the podcast. They are joined by Martin Price, Vice President, Health Economics, Market Access and Reimbursement, EMEA, Johnson & Johnson.  In this first instalment of the conversation, Martin and Jade discuss this year's theme ‘United by Unique', the increasing importance of real-world evidence in oncology and improving access to innovative cancer medicines.   A little more on GOLD's guest… Martin Price is Vice President for Health Economics, Market Access and Reimbursement in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Johnson & Johnson, a role he has held for the past eight years. He leads the teams responsible for achieving optimal and accelerated market access, at a fair and value-based price, for Johnson & Johnson's new products and indications. Prior to this, Price worked in Johnson & Johnson's UK affiliate, latterly as director of external affairs, where he was responsible for market access, communications and government affairs. He joined Johnson & Johnson in 2001 from GlaxoSmithKline, where he began his career as senior health-outcomes manager.

In today's episode, more than 1,500 cancer-related deaths and 4,000 new cases of the disease are reported in Cyprus every year, associations linked to the disease said on Tuesday, World Cancer Day.  Elsewhere, the threats made to President Nikos Christodoulides over social media may have originated from somewhere in the north, reports said on Tuesday. Also, officials on Tuesday sought to provide assurances that they have a ‘Plan B' to deal with water scarcity this coming summer, although parliamentarians were not convinced. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela chats to Chief Clinical Officer at Vitality Dr Mosima Mabunda on their research revealing that regular exercise preceding cancer diagnosis can lower the likelihood of cancer progression and death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Breeda Neville, Specialist in Public Health Medicine at HSE National Cancer Control Programme

With U.S. President Donald Trump delaying tariffs on Canada, how should Canadian businesses and investors approach the next month (and beyond)?  8:45 | Edmonton Chamber of Commerce CEO Doug Griffiths says this entire ordeal should be a wake-up call for every business.  CHECK OUT THE CHAMBER: https://www.edmontonchamber.com/ 41:15 | What are the markets telling us right now? What's in store for the Canadian dollar? North Road Investment Counsel president Marshall McAlister presents it all in plain language.  NORTH ROAD INVESTMENT COUNSEL: https://www.northroadic.com/ 1:00:00 | Twin sisters Cortney Drover and Connie Claeys fought and survived the exact same rare cancer. They've got a challenge for all of us on World Cancer Day.  LEARN MORE: https://breastcancerprogress.ca/know_more_stories/twin-sisters-and-both-carriers-of-the-brca2-gene/ TELL US YOUR STORY: talk@ryanjespersen.com  HANG OUT WITH JESPO AT OTR ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: https://ontherocksyeg.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors

St. John's native Mike Mahoney shared his cancer journey and his positive outlook on life with the Morning Show's Sandi Noseworthy.

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Today is World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day is an international day marked on the 4th of February each year, to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. To mark the day, the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) is hosting a free public health webinar, for people to learn how to reduce their risk of cancer. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bernadette Mullins, Senior Health Promotion and Improvement Officer – Cancer Prevention, Health and Wellbeing, HSE Mid West. Visit www.QUIT.ie or Call Quit Mid West on 065 686 5841 for free support to quit smoking. Visit www.askaboutalcohol.ie for information on alcohol consumption, you can find a drinks calculator on the website that can help show how much you are drinking and limits. Photo (c) Clare FM

Today marks World Cancer Day and the Irish Cancer Society is celebrating by launching new welfare, diet and exercise services in order to combat misinformation online. Speaking to Ciara this morning was CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power.

Carly Du Toit from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation joins John to talk about all the advancements in treatment for cancer, and the work left to do. Listen to John Stanley live from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is World Cancer Day. It's something nobody really wants to think about, but it's something you will probably have to deal with in one way or another, if you haven't already…Andrea is joined by Claire Butler Jones to discuss what it was like to be diagnosed with cancer at 29.

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Today on the show... It's World Cancer Day and we are joined by CEO of the NZ Caner Society, Nicola Coom. We discuss the current state of NZ and it's ability to manage the increasing number of cancer patients plus much more. And a Slam Dunc on the government’s $600M investment in cancer drugs. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Stacey Norman and J Sbu chatted with two oncologists from Netcare Parklands Hospital to commemorate World Cancer Day. This year's theme is United by Unique. This theme is aimed at highlighting individualised, patient-centred care in the fight against cancer. World Cancer Day noted that behind every diagnosis is a unique human story. “Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis, it's a deeply personal matter,” their website reads. This year's theme looks at how fully integrating an individual's unique needs with compassion and care can lead to healthy outcomes. The campaign looks at various aspects of patient-centred cancer care and how a difference can be made in treatment. This a three-year campaign aimed at not just raising awareness but also taking action. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) projects that by 2050, there will be an astounding 35 million additional instances of cancer worldwide.

February 4th marks the World Cancer Day and a regular movement is one of the most important forms of prevention of oncological diseases. As part of awareness, Liga proti rakovine organization came up with an idea for people to move more and to choose steps over the elevator. You are going to hear experts from Liga proti rakovine talking about their newest initiative and cancer survivor, Kristína Oravcová, who shares her remarkable story.

Podcast “Let's Talk Cancer” – People-centred are and the power of the patient voiceKaren Nakawala speaks of her experience with cervical cancer, the foundation of Teal Sisters, a UICC member organisation, and the benefits of a people-centred approach to healthcare delivery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February and the new campaign, ‘United by Unique,' focusing on people-centred care, this episode of Let's Talk Cancer highlights "Rewriting Cancer," a series of short films produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions for UICC. These films feature the experiences of people with cancer, their loved ones, caregivers, medical professionals, and volunteers worldwide. The series aims to dispel myths and highlight advancements in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. With Gemma Jennings, Vice President at BBC StoryWorks, and James Waddington from the American Cancer Society, a prostate cancer survivor and advocate for early screening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jonathan is joined by Aniket Mohite, a distinguished member of the EMJ Oncology Editorial Board.   Timestamps:      00:00 – Introduction  01:50 – Dr Aniket Mohite's background and bio  02:35 – Dr Mohite's journey into haematology-oncology: challenges and rewards  06:15 – How international experience shaped Dr Mohite's practice  13:50 – Significant research contributions and impact  17:40 – Current challenges in haematology and overcoming them  21:45 – Approaching patient education in haematology-oncology  28:50 – Discussing initiatives like World Cancer Day and supporting patients and families through cancer  31:26 – Addressing smoking and its impact on cancer treatment  36:00 – Emerging diagnostic technologies in haematology  38:50 – Dr Mohite shares his three wishes for the field of haematology-oncology  

Listen to ASCO's Journal of Clinical Oncology essay, “The Road Less Traveled: Perspective From an Australian Oncologist” by Stephanie Hui-Su Lim, Medical Oncologist at Macarthur Cancer Therapy center in New South Wales, Australia. The essay is followed by an interview with Lim and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Lim shares her thoughts as an oncologist dealing with a patient that has decided not to continue with treatment.  TRANSCRIPT Narrator: “The Road Less Traveled: Perspective From an Australian Oncologist” by Stephanie Hui-Su Lim  He had been diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer in his late 30s and was responding well to first-line treatment. Physically fit, with a good tolerance to therapy, there was no stigma of sickness or telltale signs of cancer lurking around him. His partner usually attends with him, offers polite nods, few questions asked, but you could sense her underlying nervousness and fear of the unknown. Between the short phrases of broken English and the interpreter talking, consultations were usually pleasant, the right questions were asked, and I would end the consultation by asking how his family was doing back in Vietnam. Born to Chinese-Vietnamese parents in a city on the outskirts of the capital, he migrated to Australia 10 years ago. He worked hard, exercised, ate a healthy blend of an Asian and Western diet, and check-boxed all the requisites to build a good life. On this occasion, his cancer was slowly progressing although remained largely asymptomatic. His optimism stayed stable, and he kept his full-time job. I discussed switching treatment. “Do you have any questions?” As I shuffled the consent form, information sheets in Vietnamese, pathology form, imaging request, and follow-up bookings, I waited for the interpreter on the other end of the phone to speak. COVID-19 was still lingering, and our face-to-face interpreter service had largely been replaced by phone calls. My now 40-year-old patient, alone today in the clinic room, looked at me and the care coordinator, then spoke something to the phone. The voice on the other end said he has no questions, he is “keen to get on with it.” “Ok then, we'll get him to sign here, and I'll need your healthcare interpreter number too.” An exchange of words ensued, perhaps some things were repeated over. Then my patient smiled, and waited. “He says thank you doctor but he doesn't want any treatment.” It was not the answer I was expecting. I had explained his slow disease progression, multiple lines available, and good tolerability of treatment, maintaining his quality of life and maximizing survival. I had gone through the projected life expectancy at this point, which was still measured in the order of short years if we pursued all standard therapies. “Can you ask him again? That he does not want any treatment?” Perhaps the interpreter had not relayed what I said. Perhaps I had not emphasized the benefits of continuing treatment. Perhaps there were misplaced reasons for declining evidence-based treatment, the clues of which I had learned to pick up quickly, gleaned from conversations over family dinners from my own family of migrants. When my patients decline treatment in a context where the clinical benefits clearly outweigh potential harm, I often feel I have not done enough. If I spent more time talking them through their decision making, guiding them through hypothetical what-if scenarios, then would we have gotten to the same page? Was I sure they were compos mentis? Should I call the other listed relatives and have the same conversation with them? In his case, he had made a capable and informed decision. We are used to the well-trodden path of exhausting appropriate standard treatment before transitioning to a best supportive care approach. However, when patients choose the less traveled path where their cancer journey and life expectancy are truncated by choice, we may struggle to understand their decision. I felt a sense of frustration at his polite declining of potential years of life and unfairness when the next patient, unfit and exhausted of all therapies, begged for more treatment options or anything that could give them another extra day. I sought to try to better understand the reasoning behind his decision. I have encountered many culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients throughout my journey as an oncologist and personal experiences in my own migrant family. Our health district has one of the most diverse populations in the state, with one in 10 having limited English proficiency. Almost half the population speak a language other than English.1 We often see as many interpreters as patients in the waiting room, multiple extended family members crowding into small consult rooms, and multitude of language translations of patient booklets being the only recognizable information to new patients in an otherwise foreign cancer center. I understood the importance of cultural awareness, and that cultural differences feed into decision making. But what were the beliefs, concepts, and cultural norms that shape what they do and value? An Australian study investigating the attitudes of Chinese migrant patients toward cancer identified several key areas including the nondisclosure of a poor prognosis, importance of family in mediating between health professionals and patients, incorporation of Chinese culture–specific treatment, importance of interpreters, and psychological and spiritual support.2 Chinese patients use combat strategies on the basis of traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese beliefs of food to maintain health, exercise with Qigong, Feng Shui/spatial organization, and ancestor worship.3 Chinese illness conceptualization includes concepts of karma, fate, and retribution.4 There are recurring themes that arise, with another study highlighting the importance of the Chinese beliefs in fate and luck, ying and yang, stoicism as a coping mechanism, importance of family, fear of losing face, and denial of diagnosis as a means of protecting the family. A common thread of family playing an essential role, rather than a patient autonomy approach, was evident. There is a need to incorporate these beliefs into culturally appropriate programs.5 Sadly, not much is known about the cultural impacts on patient decision making. Research into race, culture, and ethnicity is thought to be too restrictive.6 Research investigating interventions to improve patient-centered care and participation in the treatment process in CALD has found positive effects of culturally tailored video and patient navigator interventions.7 A recent review also found patient navigation as an effective strategy in improving patient care, from screening through to diagnosis, treatment initiation, and likely also in the active treatment and survivorship phase.8 Importantly, cultural barriers were evident. An Australian study looking at CALD needs in outpatient cancer clinics highlighted the importance of recognizing language-related needs and care teams adapting practices and available resources to make it work for CALD communities.9 Work in other CALD groups has also focused on the triadic relationship between the patient, the patient's family, and physicians.10 Latin American women who were less acculturated deferred to their families or friends to make treatment decisions, highlighting the importance of familism as one of the most culturally specific values for Latinas. Loyalty and solidarity among members of the family are integral to decision making. Asian and Latino patients are seen to have a higher rate of patient passivity because of cultural norms that respect physician authority.11 A systemic review of cancer beliefs in minority populations, the majority based in United Kingdom and United States, found low health literacy, fatalism, and stoicism as common themes.12 Decision making in a systematic review, with a predominant African American minority group, found the themes of spirituality, fatalism, and acculturation to be important in the treatment decision process.13  Ultimately, all these cultural beliefs and concepts feed into how patients decide which treatment road they wish to take. Shared decision making models in ethnic minorities have taken into account human values recognized across different countries and the relation between these.14,15 As clinicians, we often focus on the disease, with the goal being to get rid of as many cancer cells as we humanly can and prolong our patient's life expectancy while maintaining quality of life. I often feel we require tangible goals which can be measured in time and percentages, hazard ratios, and survival odds at 2 or 3 years. For the patient sitting on the opposite side of the desk, who are only single points on a Kaplan-Meier curve, goals may be very different, shaped by their own cultural values and beliefs. What numerical value can we place on traveling overseas back home, enjoying conversations over family dinners, rather than going to the cancer center for the next cycle of treatment? My patient had decided his goal was to return home to his family in Vietnam. I saw him in clinic several times, each time gaining more of an understanding of his decision. I spoke to his partner, we obtained a face-to-face interpreter. We discussed culturally appropriate support groups. He was active in local community groups who provided spiritual and existential support. I enquired about herbal remedies, which he had been on preceding his cancer diagnosis and continued with our pharmacist's approval. We turned to discussing where he was going to be living in Vietnam, potential complications during the flight home, provision of a medical letter, and copies of his tests. He remained uncertain about the prospect of further treatment, that it was hard to access good medical care and did not offer any answers about whether he planned to seek out treatment in the big city hospitals back home. He reassured me he would be fine. Every time I see a CALD patient, I remember my patient who politely said no, thank you. I wondered if he ever accessed any treatment, how quickly his disease progressed, when and how he died. My initial frustration has evolved into the understanding of how important it was for him to be surrounded by family. I found solace knowing he died with family by his side. The treatment he wanted could not be offered through an intravenous drip or medication. It could only be found in the safe familiarity of family. Every time I see a CALD patient, I try to create a culturally familiar place for them to be treated and place their decision making amid their cultural beliefs, norms, and values. The theme of last year's World Cancer Day is “Close The Care Gap.” Language, literacy, ethnicity, race, income, education, socioeconomic status, and geographical location are just a few of the factors that contribute to the cancer care gap. We need to have cultural sensitivity in mainstream health care and respect the differences that feed into the decision to accept or decline treatment in ethnic minority groups. Ethnic minorities are defined as nondominant groups, connected by a shared cultural heritage, values, and often language. It is important to note that this is also a relative definition, and my patient in Australia falls into the CALD group, but would be the dominant group back in his home country of Vietnam. Health and illness are not only visceral but also a social and cultural phenomenon. Sometimes, it is recognizing that closing the care gap does not bring us to the same destination, but to walk the road less traveled with them. As the years pass and I reflect on my patient's cancer journey, I have come to understand that as his doctor, it was my job to ensure he understood his disease and treatment options. However, perhaps even more importantly as his doctor, it was my honor to support him down the path he had chosen. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Hello and welcome to JCO's Cancer stories, the Art of Oncology, which features essays and personal reflections from authors exploring their experience in the field of oncology. I'm your host, Dr. Lidia Schapira. I'm a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. With me today is Dr. Stephanie Lim, a Medical Oncologist at Macarthur Cancer Therapy center in New South Wales, Australia. In this episode, we will be discussing her Art of Global Oncology article, “The Road Less Traveled: Perspective from an Australian Oncologist”.   At the time of this recording, our guest has no disclosures.  Steph, welcome to our podcast, and thank you for joining us. Dr. Stephanie Lim: Thank you very much for having me. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Let's start by talking a little bit about the role of writing and reflection for us in oncology practice. Tell us a little bit about what led you to write this case up and then to decide to share it with your colleagues.  Dr. Stephanie Lim: Yeah, so writing is definitely a creative outlet for me. I also love to paint, and I think there's so much art in the oncology space. There's so much storytelling, the rich and diverse stories that our patients live out in their cancer journey. So I think for me, writing definitely is an avenue for me to process the patient scenarios, to distill what I've experienced emotionally with the patient in front of me, and really to put it down on paper. It's almost a debriefing exercise as well for me sometimes. It's quite cathartic to write and to paint, and I find it's also a way to remember a patient. So if there's something I really don't want to forget, I think writing is a way to almost memorialize that patient's scenario and that patient experience. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Very beautifully said. So with that, let's go to the case in the particular patient that you chose to write about. And in my reading of your essay, I think you have a message. What is that message for the reader?  Dr. Stephanie Lim: So I think let's take a step back and just go through some of the themes that really resonated with me, that took me quite a few years to go through and think through before I actually wrote it down in this essay. In fact, this essay is an amalgamation of quite a few cultural and linguistically diverse, or CALD patients that I've met and looked after over the years, and those themes just kept recurring.  The first is patients when they said no to treatment. As a clinician, I struggle. I struggle with that when patients flatly refuse what I sincerely feel is the best treatment option for them. I feel frustration, disappointment, even anger and sadness, almost grieving that lost opportunity for potential life lengthening years that the patients may otherwise have. In fact, I was listening to one of your other podcasts the other day, “Knuckleheads”, which, again, resonated with me because it was, again about another story of patient refusal and a different story, but the same theme. And I think when you add the CALD population into it, which is really the theme, the message of this essay, you add another layer of complexity, another layer of cultural diversity and differences to an already complex decision making process. So those two things really sort of challenged me over the years.  And I think the other pervasive theme is that human side. We always talk about the art of oncology, the humanistic aspect, but it's true. So I think the importance of the patient's story and really just paying attention to the background and that lived experience. Someone once told me, medicine, it's a humanistic enterprise, it's not just about numbers and medians. In fact, in the essay I mentioned that the patient in front of me is really just one point on a Kaplan–Meier curve. Medians to them don't really mean very much. There's really no value that we can place on time spent with family. Or in this case, when I tell a patient they've got progression, or try and outline and map out the next treatment plan, and then they turn around and ask me, “Okay, doc. So can I hop on a plane, fly across to the other side of the world and spend three months with my family? Because that's what I want to do.” So I think there's that struggle of trying to really do what's best for the patient in terms of medians and survival and quality of life, but also trying to balance those things that are really hard to put a value on.  I hope the message of this essay is that we can try and understand, identify these things, pay attention to patients, listen to their stories, and really help appreciate those choices. So it's certainly by listening to them and really trying to understand more about CALD and the concepts and values behind their decision making. I've grown to appreciate the choices they make and really helped to support them down what I called the path less traveled, a very unfamiliar path that I otherwise wouldn't have chosen for them.  Dr. Lidia Schapira: So let's unpack all of these wisdoms that you've just told us about. The motivation is clear, the intentions are clear. Let's talk a little bit about your discomfort as an oncologist, because I'm sure our readers and our listeners have experienced that when a patient gives you an informed decision to refuse treatment, why do you think it makes us so uncomfortable? And why did it make you so uncomfortable to have your patient say, “Thank you very much, I understand you, but no thanks”? Dr. Stephanie Lim: Yeah, I think as clinicians we want the best for our patients. And I think a lot of the time that is what's best in terms of survival, what the evidence says we should be doing, weighing up the pros and cons of treatment. And we map out the lines of treatment for our patients while trying to maintain a quality of life and take into account all their wishes, of course. But I think sometimes we might get carried away with what we want for them or what we feel is best for them. But listening, if you really spend time asking what they really want, it might be something as simple as I just want to spend more time with my family rather than coming to the chemo suite for another infusion. I think as time goes on I'm doing a lot more listening, a lot less talking.  When I started out I was telling patients medians and this is what we're going to expect, this is the 50% survival rates, and a lot of time patients look at me and it means not very much to them. So I think for us there is a root that in our minds we've mapped out for them which we sincerely feel is the best for them. And I think when they refuse that it can be quite frustrating, but also I think, challenging because as I said, it's a path that's unfamiliar. When patients go from diagnosis to, “Well, I actually don't want any treatment,” really they shorten their- as I think I put in the essay, intentionally shortening their survival and choosing best supportive care when they're not there yet is something that I still struggle with, especially in my younger patients. Dr. Lidia Schapira: So let's talk a little bit about that. And I'm just challenging you in the best possible collegial way here when we talk about honoring our patients autonomy and providing sufficient information for them to really give us informed consent based on being aware of their choices and trade offs. And yet when those decisions don't conform to what we think we would choose or what we've recommended, there's disquiet. And yes, we know that the patient ultimately is the main decider on what gives their life value and meaning, but it's difficult for us. Can you talk a little bit about how you resolve this tension in your practice? Even if a patient is very fluent in your primary language, that's almost a detail. It complicates things here. But it's not the only thing that really, I think, is so challenging and feels so difficult sometimes for the oncologist.  Dr. Stephanie Lim: Yes, I think in the CALD population, there's several other layers of complexity. So yes, the patient is ultimately the person receiving treatment and yes, they are the ones who should be deciding what they want. I think in the CALD population it's more complex because we talk about patient and clinician shared decision making, but there is this triad of family physician and patient relationship that exists in a lot of CALD populations, not only in Southeast Asian or South Asian, but perhaps even in the Latin American population, and that importance of families. So there is not just a patient and a physician, but there is also the whole family that is making that decision.  To complicate things in Asian culture, there is also this autonomy that's given to the doctor. So that belief that the decision making in some ways should be delegated to the health professional because they're the ones who know what they're doing. And a lot of my Asian patients might say, “Well, you're the doctor. You should be telling me what to do.” So I think it's a balance between respecting that, if that is their belief, respecting that doctor autonomy, but also taking into account that triad of decision making with patients, family, and even the wider community. So I think certainly in a CALD population, my approach would be to really understand why they've made that decision, to involve the family in that decision making, perhaps to see the patient over time, over multiple consultations, which we've done with this particular patient in the essay, and really just to understand what the barriers are or what their reasons are for going down a different path to what I've recommended. And I think once that's all unpacked, I think it becomes quite clear and it gets us to the same page. Dr. Lidia Schapira: So, Steph, if this patient had been 65 or older, do you think it would have been easier for you to accept his decision to say ‘no' to treatment and go home to be with family, whether or not access to any treatment is available to him there? Dr. Stephanie Lim: That's a good point. I think I personally do struggle more in my younger patients, patients closer in age to me at a similar stage of life, they have young children, and I think a lot of it is because they are so fit. We feel that they can tolerate so many lines of treatment. I'm almost grieving that lost opportunity, lost time that they may have with their children or their family. So I think definitely in the younger patients, it resonates with me more. I struggle more with that. Having said that, it's still a struggle when older patients who are fit for treatment say ‘no'. But definitely, I agree with you. I think the younger patients definitely are harder to manage.  Dr. Lidia Schapira: I was very impressed in reading your essay with the fact that you remained curious about the person who was your patient. You were curious and engaged and wanted to learn what he was thinking. And you not only wanted to make sure that he understood his options medically, but you wanted to understand the context, as you say, who else was influencing the decision, and still wanted to preserve the relationship. Tell us a little bit about how that evolved over time and what you learned and how you brought yourself to a place where you could accept this, at least not be distressed by his refusal of treatment.  Dr. Stephanie Lim: So I think, again, a lot of it was listening to his stories. Over time, that conversation shifted from me trying to tell him that if you have this treatment, this is what we expect, this is what we could gain. These are the survival years that you potentially could benefit from. So I think the conversation, over time, shifted from that to a focus on his values, other support systems, whether it's the support communities that were in place, the importance of even complementary or Chinese medicines that he was also pursuing, basically trying to unpack all that. And I think our conversations shifted from a lot less talk about treating the cancer to treating him as a person and what he needed.  So I think over time, I basically sat back and listened to him and what he wished to do. And over time, that conversation then evolved into, “Okay, you're going to leave, so how can I best support you?” And even then, I was trying to see if he was going to seek treatment overseas. I was ready to call someone at the other end of the world to say, “Here are the medical records. This is what can be done for him.” But I think over time, I've come to realize that definitely was not his priority. He needed to be with family. He wanted to go home. And as a clinician, as his treating clinician, I think my job was to support him through that and try and understand. So I think over time, just spending that time listening to them, I did understand. I did struggle with it. But I think ultimately, I was at peace with his decision.  Dr. Lidia Schapira: In the essay, you mentioned that your family also migrated to Australia. Do you think that their experience in some way has shaped your attitude towards understanding cultural and linguistic differences? And if so, how?  Dr. Stephanie Lim: Yeah, thanks for asking that, Lidia. So I was born in Southeast Asia. In fact, I grew up in Brunei, on Borneo island, which is in the heart of Southeast Asia. My dad is Bruneian. My mom is Malaysian. I did finish off my high school in Australia and did all my medical training in Australia. So this is through an Australian lens. In fact, the reviewers wanted me to include that, to point out that CALD is a very relative definition. But I think I class myself as a 1.5 generation Australian. So I hope that I do have some insights from my background and my upbringing to understand a little bit more about the nuances, to be able to pick out some of the subtleties when I see patients, when I talk to patients, that complex cultural belief that underpins all their decision making. So I think that definitely, I hope, has enabled me to be more sensitive and to be able to pick out some of those nuances that helps me better understand and frame a patient's decision making. Dr. Lidia Schapira: And ultimately, did you feel all right with your decision and your patient's decision? Dr. Stephanie Lim: Yes, I did. So I think ultimately, the goal is to create this culturally safe and appropriate place for patients where they're comfortable, where the clinicians are also comfortable with that final decision that we reached. And I think we got there. But my hope is that with all future patients, that we can create this with the help of patient care navigators, patient translators. It comes from a systems level, a team level, and definitely an individual level to understand, identify these concepts, as I pointed out in the essay, to reach a point where we feel that the patients have had a culturally safe and language appropriate care, that we've explored all the avenues, all their concepts, all their beliefs, and we've reached the decision that we're both comfortable with. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Well, Steph, it's been a pleasure to chat with you today, and I know that I did, and I know my colleagues have learned a lot from reading your story and wish you all the best. And thank you for sending your work to JGO. Dr. Stephanie Lim: Thank you, Lidia, it was a pleasure chatting to you. Dr. Lidia Schapira: And until next time, thank you for listening to JCO's Cancer Stories, The Art of Oncology. 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In honor of World Cancer Day on February 4, members of the Oncology Data Advisor Fellows Forum and Editorial Board joined forces for a thought-provoking discussion about improving cancer care on a global scale, including treatment access, molecular testing, clinical trial diversity, and patient advocacy worldwide.

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World Cancer Day is around the corner, and today, I wanted to raise awareness about this subject. First, not all have access to the same sort of health prevention and whatnot. Also, I want to raise awareness for those who are without cancer and are also victims of this disease. If you want to know more about this day, go here.

After being misdiagnosed and enduring a long journey to healing, breast cancer survivor Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala says what troubled her most was not the pain or even the prospect of dying young. She tells Howie Severino there was something even worse. But there were also blessings. As we mark World Cancer Day on February 4, we revisit Kara's inspiring message about surviving cancer and the need for her to give back after defying the odds.

4th February is commemorated as World Cancer Day around the globe. Cancer is all around us and around 10 million people die each year from cancer. Experts project that cancer deaths would have risen to 13 million by 2030, if we don't act. In South Africa, over 100 000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year. To talk to us about the importance of screening and what the latest data on cancer is saying were joined by Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, Chief Clinical Officer at Discovery Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of World Cancer Day, Joni shares some insights about the time she had cancer. Hear Joni talk about how God helps her in times of suffering. In your trials, he will give you power, peace, and change your outlook to endure. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

As part of our Let's Finish Cancer series, Mary Renouf and Dr. Gabriel Axelrud, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Lubbock, Texas, discuss cancer prevention. While some cancers are genetic, others are related to lifestyle and steps can be taken to lower risk and Dr. Axelrud gives information and advice on what those steps are.For more resources, visit: Providence Cancer InstituteJoe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center Gabriel Axelrud, MD - LinkedIn ProfileMary Renouf - LinkedIn Profile

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Over the past decade, we've witnessed substantial declines in cancer prevalence nationwide. However, the reduction in cancer mortality and incidence has been notably slower in rural areas of the United States. To mitigate the rising trend of cancer incidence and prevalence in these regions, it's important to place emphasis on cancer prevention. In this week's episode, we delve into the importance of prevention in the context of cancer. Joining us on Rural Health Leadership Radio is Bill Couzens, the founder and president of LessCancer.Org. Bill shares with us the story behind creating one of the first organizations committed to cancer prevention and how LessCancer.org is contributing to the reduction of cancer rates in rural communities. “Nobody was talking about preventing cancer...So it's a conversation that we started as an organization” -Bill Couzens  William U. (Bill) Couzens is an American advocate, blogger, speaker, and founder of the Next Generation Choices Foundation, also known as LessCancer.org charitable organization dedicated to cancer prevention. The loss of loved ones inspired him to provide free mammograms and establish LessCancer.org in 2004, focusing on reducing preventable cancer cases. Bill's commitment led to the creation of National Cancer Prevention Day in 2012, coinciding with World Cancer Day, and the bipartisan Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus. He also partnered with the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation to educate families on reducing diseases and cancer risks associated with the environment. Bill's innovative initiatives extend to organizing the "Split the Mitt" bicycle ride and collaborating with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health.

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Over the past 30 years, cancer death rates have declined by 33%. Ahead of World Cancer Day, hematologist Dr. Rafael Fonseca joins the podcast to talk about the latest innovations and improvements in cancer care delivery that have contributed to this decline.Plus, many patients with chronic diseases depend on employer-sponsored health plans. But losing a job and the health insurance that comes with it can leave patients scrambling for a plan that doesn't interrupt their care. Montana Kirby shares her experience with this situation, what to know about COBRA health plans, and her advice for patients who may find themselves in a similar scenario.Hosts: Terry Wilcox, CEO, Patients RisingDr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob,” Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public InterestGuests:Rafael Fonseca, MD, Chief Innovation Officer, Mayo Clinic in ArizonaMontana Kirby, Patient AdvocateSherri Gorbett, Patient CorrespondentLinks: States jump into fight over prior authorization requirementsWhen Prior Authorization Practices Go Too FarUS cancer death rates falls 33% since 1991, partly due to advances in treatment, early detection and less smoking, report saysWhat young adults need to know about health insurance enrollmentNeed help?The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.orgHave a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.orgThe views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising, nor do the views and opinions stated on this show reflect the opinions of a guest's current or previous employers.