When cancer touches your life, it’s natural to look for answers. But online, those answers can be overwhelming, and sometimes dangerously wrong.

In this episode, we explore the rise of cancer misinformation and why false claims about “miracle cures” spread so quickly on social media.

From viral myths like “sugar feeds cancer” to extreme diets, supplements and unproven treatments, how can you tell what’s real, and what could cause harm?

We’re joined by breast surgeon, author and content creator Dr Liz O'Riordan to break down the science and explain how misinformation can impact decisions, treatment and lives.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why cancer misinformation spreads so easily online
• The truth about sugar and cancer
• The risks of extreme diets like juicing and alkaline diets
• The reality behind claims about ivermectin and fenbendazole
• Why testimonials can feel more convincing than science
• The real dangers of choosing alternative treatments
• How to spot misinformation online

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For more information about cancer myths and misinformation, you can check out these pages:

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions

https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/02/16/sorting-fact-from-fiction-a-guide-to-spotting-health-misinformation/?

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions/how-does-cancer-research-uk-evaluate-research

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In this episode of That Cancer Conversation, we’re joined by Cancer Research UK science expert Dr Claire Bromley to explore the future of cancer prevention. We dive into the surprising clues hidden in the animal kingdom, the mystery of human “super avoiders,” and the cutting-edge research that could make cancer prevention more targeted and personalised than ever before.

From elephants and naked mole rats to innovative vaccines and the gut microbiome, this episode uncovers the fascinating science shaping a new era of prevention.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

• What precision prevention actually means and how researchers are looking for cancer’s earliest biological warning signs
• How animals resist cancer, including the secrets of elephants, bowhead whales, naked mole rats and other species with remarkable natural protection.
• The mystery of human “super avoiders”, and the team mapping the antibodies that may help protect some people from developing cancer.
• The rise of cancer vaccines for people at higher risk, including projects like LungVax and OvarianVax.
• The role of the microbiome, and how trillions of microbes in our gut may influence cancer risk as we age.

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Cancer isn’t a modern disease – it’s an ancient biological phenomenon that has existed for hundreds of millions of years. In this episode, we trace cancer’s origins from the dawn of multicellular life, explore how it affected ancient animals and break down the major scientific and medical advances that shaped modern cancer research.

We’re joined by Dr Roselyn Campbell, bioarchaeologist and Egyptologist at Purdue University. She explains how scientists identify tumours in archaeological remains and what living with cancer might have been like in ancient societies.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How cancer first emerged in early multicellular life
• What ancient animal fossils reveal about the history of cancer
• How past civilisations like Ancient Egypt understood, described, and attempted to treat cancer
• The key discoveries that unlocked cancer’s biology
• The major treatment milestones – from surgery to radiation to chemotherapy
• How imaging technologies revolutionised diagnosis
• How genomics and targeted therapies reshaped modern cancer care

For more cancer stories visit Cancer News!

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