Best Cancer Net Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 433: AFTERMATH 1:48:05

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Guest host Jefferey Jaxen is joined by Dr. Pete Chambers, John Chase Taylor, and disaster recovery expert Steve Slepcevic to unpack the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. Geoengineering researcher Jim Lee weighs in on the controversial debate around weather modification. The Jaxen Report dives into Congress’s vaccine injury hearings, a new JAM…

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Two black holes collide, lab-grown organs, world’s first climate visa 21:44

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Madeleine Finlay is joined by Ian Sample to discuss three intriguing science and environment stories. From a breakthrough in the quest to create organs in the lab to a world-first climate visa that will see citizens relocate from the island of Tuvalu to Australia, plus what happens when two massive black holes collide. Help support our independent …

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Professional Pathways: Private Practice—Pediatric Imaging, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 1) 21:05

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Uncover the diverse scope of practice available in pediatric radiology. Shannon Farmakis, MD, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on the often unseen professional opportunities in pediatric imaging, including insights into the routines and realities of private practice and approaches for navigating a fulfilling career in the specialty. https://…

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Kevin Fong on medical planning for Mars and Earth-based emergencies 28:39

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There can't be many people in the world who've saved lives in hospital emergency rooms and also helped care for the wellbeing of astronauts in space – but Kevin Fong’s career has followed a singular path: from astrophysics and trauma medicine, to working with NASA, to becoming an Air Ambulance doctor. Kevin is a consultant anaesthetist and professo…

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Why are parents using melatonin to help their kids sleep? 17:32

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Guardian feature writer Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett recently wrote about the growing cohort of parents whose children are on the waiting list for an autism or ADHD diagnosis, and are turning to the internet to buy melatonin to help them sleep. She tells Madeleine Finlay about their experiences and what is driving them to the hidden market. Paul Gringras…

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Artificial Intelligence Workflows: Evaluating Impact on Diagnostic Outcomes and Interpretation Times 14:41

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Full article: Artificial Intelligence for Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening: Comparison of Utilization Scenarios Shailin Thomas, MD, PhD, discusses the AJR article by Lee et al. comparing four utilization scenarios for the application of artificial intelligence to CT lung cancer screening.By Shailin Thomas, MD, PhD

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Tumor Texture and Pericardial Fat: A Radiomic Approach to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Staging 12:47

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Full article: Pericardial Fat and Primary Tumor Radiomics for Predicting Occult N2 Disease and Survival in Clinical Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Multicenter Study With Biologic Correlation Kamyar Ghabili, MD, discusses the AJR article by Huang et al. exploring a predictive radiomics model in non-small cell lung cancer.…

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Episode 432: BIG PHARMA ON TRIAL 1:17:51

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Straight from the stage at FreedomFest, witness a powerful courtroom showdown as Big Pharma faces public prosecution in a live mock trial featuring Dr. Robert Malone, Michael Shermer, Del Bigtree, and more. With expert testimony, real debate, and an audience verdict, this is your chance to revisit the most explosive medical freedom event of the yea…

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Texas floods and forecasting cuts: a sign of things to come? 16:49

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In the days since the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, speculation has grown about whether cuts to US weather agencies may have contributed to the the number of casualties. Ian Sample talks to the meteorologist and climate journalist Eric Holthaus to find out whether this narrative stacks up and what the consequences could be for extreme we…

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What it Takes to Win a Teaching Award – Radiology Trailblazers, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 1) 1:00:24

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Co-hosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, interview guests Mark Mullins, MD, PhD, and Judy Gadde, DO, on Radiology Trailblazers. This episode highlights techniques to enhance trainee education, feedback, mentoring, and social media teaching files. Listen to learn what it takes to lead, innovate, and succeed in radiology. https://www.ajronl…

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Embracing A Builder's Mindset with Parkinson's Foundation's Kayln Henkel 33:24

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There's a fundamental difference between inheriting a well-oiled P2P machine and building one from scratch. When you're tasked with creating systems, culture and infrastructure that need to scale alongside explosive organizational growth, you're not just managing programs - you're architecting the future. But here's what most people don't realize: …

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Dame Pratibha Gai on training atoms to do what we want 28:23

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Chemical reactions are the backbone of modern society: the energy we use, the medicines we take, our housing materials, even the foods we eat, are created by reacting different substances together. If we zoom in, it’s the atoms within these substances that rearrange themselves to give rise to new substances with the properties we need. However, che…

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What are microplastics doing to our health? 15:58

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The actor Orlando Bloom recently posted a photo of himself undergoing a £10,000 procedure at a London clinic that claims to remove microplastics, forever chemicals and herbicides from the blood. But how settled is the science around the health risks of microplastics? To find out, Ian Sample speaks to Dr Stephanie Wright, associate professor of envi…

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S6 E12: Anti-Ds for Insomnia; SSRIs & Hypotension; Cancer Cures 23:41

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Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. While everyone tries to unpick the new NHS 10-year plan, we focus on the here and now with three new pieces of research. We kick off with two gems in the BJGP - first, examining whether anti-depressants actually help with insomnia, and second, whether anti-depressants cause post…

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Episode 431: FOLLOW THE SILENCED 2:32:09

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This week on The HighWire, we feature the powerful new documentary “Follow the Silenced,” spotlighting the untold stories of those injured by the COVID-19 vaccine. Don’t miss the exclusive Q&A following the Austin premiere, featuring Bret Weinstein, Del Bigtree, and vaccine-injured guests Doug Cameron and Dr. Joel Walskog, as they discuss censorshi…

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Why British women are freezing their eggs abroad 18:26

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The number of women choosing to freeze their eggs has increased sharply, according to figures from the UK’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). The number deciding to embark on the process abroad also appears to be rising. Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian journalist Lucy Hough, who recently travelled to Brussels to freeze he…

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From Safety Net to Solo—From Training to Practice, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 1) 18:02

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What if the hardest part of becoming a radiologist comes after training ends? Surbhi Raichandani, MD, introduces the series and explores the emotional and logistical challenges that new attendings face during the leap from training to independent practice.By Surbhi Raichandani, MD

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The Impact of LI-RADS Treatment Response Algorithm Version 2024 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Response Assessment After Y-90 Radioembolization 9:36

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Full article: LI-RADS CT/MRI Radiation Treatment Response Algorithm Version 2024: Category Redistribution and Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Y-90 Radioembolization for HCC Antonino Andrea Blandino, MD, discusses the AJR article by Chiu et al. evaluating implications of LI-RADS CT/MRI Radiation Treatment Response Version 2024.…

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Catherine Heymans on the lighter side of the dark universe 28:34

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Have you ever considered the lighter side of dark matter?Comedy has proved an unexpectedly succesful way to engage people with science - as today's guest knows first-hand. Astrophysicist Catherine Heymans is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh and the current Astronomer Royal for Scotland. She’s spent her career studying dark matter and dark…

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What does it take to make a nuclear weapon? 15:54

17d ago15:54

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In an interview last weekend, Iran’s ambassador to the UN said his country’s nuclear enrichment ‘will never stop’ because it is permitted for ‘peaceful energy’ purposes. It is the latest development in an escalation of tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme, which erupted when Israel targeted the country’s nuclear facilities in June. To understand …

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Episode 45: "Spotlight on Medical Oncology" with Sandy Kotiah, MD 52:09

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One of the key aspects of one’s neuroendocrine cancer care is building your medical team, which typically includes a medical oncologist. In this episode, Medical Oncologist Dr. Sandy Kotiah from Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore expounds on the role of a medical oncologist. She sheds light on the first appointment, communication, and care coordinat…

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Episode 430: DEATH BY COMMITTEE 2:38:23

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Del takes a hard look at the newly-overhauled CDC ACIP panel. Air Force insider Kristen Meghan blows the whistle on geoengineering. Jefferey Jaxen breaks down the biggest wins and red flags from ACIP’s two-day meeting. Meanwhile, new research warns that the AI tools you’ve grown to trust may be quietly failing you. West Virginia’s governor throws h…

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KENNEDY ON FREEDOM’S EROSION AND BRIDGING THE DIVIDE 19:46

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Fox News contributor, podcast host, and Freedom Fest emcee Lisa Kennedy joins Del live from Palm Springs to expose how government overreach, particularly in California, is steadily chipping away at American freedoms. She also offers insights on finding common ground to heal the nation’s growing political rift. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht…

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‘Huge advances in cancer and rare diseases’: 25 years of the human genome 18:33

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It has been 25 years since Bill Clinton announced one of humanity’s most important scientific achievements: the first draft of the human genome. At the time, there was a great deal of excitement about the benefits that this new knowledge would bring, with predictions about curing genetic diseases and even cancer. To find out which of them came to p…

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REFLECTING ON POWERFUL MOMENTS FROM FREEDOMFEST 2025 6:04

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Del looks back on last week’s HighWire episode, broadcast live from FreedomFest in Palm Springs, CA. He shares insights from his role as prosecuting attorney in a riveting mock trial against Big Pharma, facing off with defense attorney Catherine Bernard. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigt…

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FDA APPROVES MERCK’S RSV SHOT DESPITE ALARMING INFANT TRIAL DATA 19:49

22d ago19:49

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Del and Jefferey dive into the troubling numbers behind Merck’s new RSV shot for infants, recently greenlit by the FDA. Trial data revealed higher rates of deaths and severe respiratory illness in vaccinated babies, yet the FDA overlooked this concerning trial data. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-w…

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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Staging: AJCC 9th Version 17:46

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The recently released 9th version of the AJCC staging system for nasopharyngeal carcinoma includes several critical updates to optimize the impact of imaging-based staging. In this AJR Conversation, Neuroradiology Imaging Section Editor Carlos Zamora, MD, PhD, speaks with Alok Bhatt, MD, and Pranjal Rai, MD, about their team's recently published ar…

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Which Tracer Wins? Comparing FDG and PentixaFor for Imaging Hematologic and Solid Cancers 10:54

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Full article: Head-to-Head Comparison of 68Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT and FDG PET/CT for Detecting Hematologic and Solid Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Aiasha Alam, MD, discusses the systematic review and meta-analysis by Wang et al. comparing 68Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT and FDG PET/CT for oncologic evaluation.…

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Aligning Marketing And Field Teams For P2P Success with Wounded Warrior Project's Brandi Glover 30:07

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In P2P fundraising, there can often be a disconnect between the excitement marketing generates and the direct recruitment strategies implemented by local field teams. The result? Frustrated participants, overwhelmed staff and missed opportunities to achieve participation goals and build lasting relationships with supporters. But what if marketing a…

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Tim Coulson on how predators shape ecosystems and evolution 28:36

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As a young man, traveling in Africa, Tim Coulson - now Professor of Zoology at the University of Oxford - became seriously ill with malaria and was told a second bout would probably kill him. Aged only 20, this brush with his own mortality led him to promise himself he would write a complete guide to science: life, the universe and everything. His …

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Can a revolutionary new telescope solve the mystery of planet nine? 15:10

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Ever since Pluto was demoted from planet to dwarf planet in 2006, astronomers have been wondering whether Neptune really is the most distant planet from the sun. Now, a new telescope could uncover what lies in the farthest reaches of the solar system. The Vera C Rubin Observatory released its first images this week, and soon the world’s most powerf…

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Former DHCS Leader Athena Chapman and Elizabeth Evenson Provide an Update on Medi-Cal Transformation and CalAIM 41:26

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Former DHCS leader Athena Chapman, President of Chapman Consulting, and Chapman's VP Elizabeth Evenson join host Gavin Ward to give an update on Medi-Cal Transformation/CalAIM, including touching on the 2024 annual report recently released by DHCS on Community Supports.

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GLYPHOSATE LINKED TO CANCER IN ALARMING NEW STUDY 12:13

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A groundbreaking study reveals glyphosate-based herbicides cause rare tumors, leukemia, and premature death in rats, even at doses EU regulators claim are “safe.” Could this toxic chemical be fueling America’s rising childhood cancer rates? Dive into the evidence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-wit…

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"Understanding Clinical Trials & How They Fit in the Neuroendocrine Cancer Journey" with Dr. Alexandria Phan 40:38

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When in one’s neuroendocrine cancer journey might a clinical trial be considered? What factors influence treatment decisions, including whether to pursue a clinical trial? Dr. Alexandria Phan, medical oncologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, offers thoughtful guidance on when and how clinical trials fit into the neuroendocrine cancer journey…

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CALABASAS TOXIC DUMPING THREATENS FAMILIES 25:43

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In the wake of the Palisades fire, California officials bypassed critical safety measures, dumping thousands of tons of untested toxic debris into a municipal landfill near Calabasas homes and schools. Local mom and Protect Calabasas co-founder Natasha Downing joins Del to reveal how this reckless “cleanup” endangers children and families. Become a…

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Episode 429: WASTELAND 1:31:10

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Last week at FreedomFest, Del Bigtree, Aaron Siri, and Jefferey Jaxen along with the ICAN team delivered a high-impact episode live from the conference floor. From a fiery mock trial of Big Pharma, to live interviews and more, ICAN made a major impact. Jefferey Jaxen investigates explosive updates on recent FDA vaccine approvals for children and ke…

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Do medicinal mushroom products actually work? 18:41

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More of us are turning to products containing mushroom extracts, with the medicinal fungi market now worth billions of pounds. Promises of benefits to mental and physical health have seen its popularity spill over from wellness influencers to the shelves of Marks & Spencer – but is there any scientific evidence behind these claims? Ian Sample chats…

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Claudia de Rham on playing with gravity 28:21

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Claudia de Rham has rather an unusual relationship with gravity. While she has spent her career exploring its fundamental nature, much of her free time has involved trying to defy it - from scuba diving in the Indian Ocean to piloting small aircraft over the Canadian waterfalls. Her ultimate ambition was to escape gravity’s clutches altogether and …

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Does the UK need nuclear to reach net zero? 15:14

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The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has promised £14bn of investment to build the Sizewell C nuclear power plant, kicking off what the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, says will be a ‘golden age for clean energy abundance’. But for critics, the technology’s high costs and lengthy construction times have always eclipsed the benefits of abundant low-carbon …

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Park the Parking: Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Transportation Barriers in Cancer 31:09

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Frustrations regarding the costs and difficulties with parking at hospitals is a common concern voiced by patients, families, and healthcare providers. Transportation barriers to receiving cancer care are incredibly common despite what appears to be relatively straightforward solutions. Dr. Chino welcomes two patient-centered health policy experts …