In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy discuss the role of Immunotherapy. This is a relatively new and exciting form of treatment that is beginning to show promising results for a number of different tumour sites. The treatment is based on using the bodies’ own immune system to either prevent cancer or attack any cancerous cells that are present.

Radiotherapy is a treatment using ionizing radiation as part of cancer therapy to either kill or control the growth of malignant cells. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy discuss the role of radiotherapy - a form of treatment that has been available for over a century!

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the role of surgery when a patient is presenting with cancer symptoms. Surgery may be used to establish a diagnosis; to surgically remove a primary tumour, or to help with the staging of the disease in order to determine the best course of treatment.

In this podcast, Malcolm and Sandy talk about the staging of cancer and how available treatment options are determined.

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the investigations patients might need to undergo when presenting with a possible cancer diagnosis.

In this podcast, Malcolm and Sandy talk about the initial steps for someone who is concerned that their symptoms could be due to the presence of an early cancer.

In this podcast, Malcolm and Sandy raise awareness of Lymphomas which are a group of cancers that arise from lymphocytes within the lymphatic system and explain the signs and symptoms to be aware of.

We know that, overall, men have a higher incidence of most types of cancer than women due to factors other than simple lifestyle choices. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk specifically about male cancer awareness in the organs related to the male reproductive system and, as such, only seen in those born as a male child; prostate, testicular and penile.

Cervical cancer is currently the most common form of cancer in women aged under 35.

But the UK have an ambitious goal of eradicating cervical cancer by 2040 and this will be possible due to concerted efforts in HPV vaccination and screening programmes.

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer and urge ladies to attend screening when invited.

Tumours affecting the eye are rare, but it’s still important to raise awareness, as outcomes from eye cancer are good when presented early. 

In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy explain the  signs and symptoms to be aware of.