In this powerful episode of The Dana Parish Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Wafik El-Deiry — a world-renowned oncologist, Associate Dean at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, and a top candidate for NCI Director. Known for his groundbreaking discoveries on the P53 tumor suppressor gene, Dr. El-Deiry has transformed our understanding of cancer biology.

We discuss his recent research linking the COVID spike protein — from both infection and vaccines — to potential impacts on P53, often called "the guardian of the genome." Dr. El-Deiry breaks down what his data suggests, the growing evidence behind cancer mechanisms, and why more rigorous research and transparency are urgently needed.

We also cover:

• The alarming rise of cancer in young people

• How colon cancer rates are increasing — even in healthy individuals

• Why we desperately need better data on spike protein, long-term vaccine safety, and cancer

• The future of mRNA technology in cancer treatments

• His vision for cancer research if he becomes the next NCI Director

This is one of the most important, nuanced conversations we've ever had on cancer, science, and transparency. Whether you're a patient, physician, or researcher, you won't want to miss it.

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Time Markers:

• 00:00 — Introduction to Dr. Wafik El-Deiry

• 01:30 — Discoveries on P53 & WAF1 Gene

• 07:00 — New drug breakthroughs in brain cancers

• 08:14 — Rising colon cancer rates in young adults

• 10:40 — Environmental and chemical factors

• 15:45 — COVID, spike protein, and oncogenesis

• 24:20 — Dr. El-Deiry's research findings on P53 attenuation

• 33:50 — Social media, censorship & attacks on researchers

• 42:08 — Possible mechanisms of vaccine-related cancer risk

• 49:09 — Repurposing antiparasitic and antibiotic drugs

• 53:46 — Spike persistence in the gut & implications

• 55:23 — The future of mRNA in cancer treatment

• 58:15 — Colon cancer prevention & screening recommendations

• 01:00:04 — Dr. El-Deiry's vision as potential NCI Director