Decoding Cancer

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.

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.comPublic & Patient Involvement with the Irish Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-research/about-our-cancer-research/public-and-patient-involvementFurther 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.

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.

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.

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.