In this episode, we speak to Professor Emma Crosbie about her research in womb cancer and the breakthrough she made in discovering a link between Lynch syndrome and womb cancer.

We discuss the steps Emma and her team took to change NICE guidance on testing for Lynch syndrome for women with womb cancer, and what this now means for the many women and their families with this disease.

Emma Crosbie’s research profile: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/emma.crosbie.html

Cancer futures: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/stories/cancer/

Peaches trust: https://peachestrust.org/

What is cervical screening? https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/ 

Macmillan Cancer support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Read more in this blog from the Policy@Manchester Team and hear directly from people who will be affected by this change in healthcare policy: https://www.policy.manchester.ac.uk/activities/lynch-syndrome/

In this episode we speak to Dr Marilena Hadjidemetriou about her research on nano-omics, which aims to integrate nanotechnology to the ‘world of omics’ as well as proteomic biomarker discovery.

We find out how nano-omics is being used to isolate molecular biomarkers that highlight the early stages of cancer in patients, making earlier cancer detection possible.

Marilena’s research profile: https://nanomedicinelab.com/people/marilena-hadjidemetriou/

Nanomedicine lab 2.0: https://nanomedicinelab.com/research/teams/nano-omics/

In this episode we speak to Professor Katherine Payne about health economics; what it is, its importance in cancer treatment and early detection strategies and the crucial role it plays in changing healthcare policy.

We discuss Katherine’s work evaluating the health and economic benefits of banning sunbeds in England and the effect that a policy intervention would have in reducing the burden of skin cancer on the NHS.

CRUK:  https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-fmZBhDtARIsAH6H8qgxqXaY3V-t80BG6HPUGwl9XBsoh74Xr7N1rVQObEm6EYHYsEsyBq4aAj99EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Melanoma Focus: https://melanomafocus.org/

How can we encourage the UK public to stop indoor tanning?:  https://www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/how-can-we-encourage-the-uk-public-to-stop-indoor-tanning/

The case for banning sunbeds:  https://www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/impact-case-studies/the-case-for-banning-sunbeds/

Scientists: 'A ban on sunbeds could save lives from skin cancer': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-61508470

Ban on solariums in England would save hundreds of lives from skin cancer, study finds:  https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/may/19/ban-on-solariums-in-england-would-save-hundreds-of-lives-from-skin-cancer-study-finds

In this episode we speak to Dr Jen Davies-Oliveira and Professor Emma Crosbie about their research into womb cancer and human papilloma virus, commonly known as HPV. We also discuss one of their research projects developing alternative self-sampling methods for HPV.

With lower cervical screening uptake in communities such as the LGBTQIA+ community, we explore how addressing barriers to screening can be achieved through greater engagement with these groups and the importance of developing an inclusive approach to screening.

Live through this: https://livethroughthis.co.uk/

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/

Answer cancer GM: https://www.answercancergm.org.uk/

LGBT foundation: https://lgbt.foundation/

Peaches Womb Cancer Trust: https://peachestrust.org/

In this episode we speak to Professor Gareth Evans about the importance of breast cancer screening, as well as the risk predictors of breast cancer as he answers the question: Should all women be screened equally for breast cancer? 

He discusses risk prediction, early detection and prevention of breast cancer, highlighting the outputs of trials led by Manchester investigating the best routes for breast cancer screening.

Professor Gareth Evans profile: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/gareth.d.evans.html

Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me:  https://www.itv.com/hub/julia-bradbury-breast-cancer-and-me/10a1995a0001

MFT Cancer Professor features in Julia Bradbury breast cancer documentary:  https://research.cmft.nhs.uk/news-events/mft-cancer-professor-features-in-julia-bradbury-breast-cancer-documentary

Saliva test ‘could predict breast cancer risk’:  https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/saliva-test-could-predict-breast-cancer-risk-w9trmkdvx

Simple saliva test for breast cancer could save thousands of under-50s as breakthrough can spot women at a highest risk years earlier, study shows:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10843127/Simple-saliva-test-breast-cancer-save-thousands-50s.html

Breast cancer in women: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer/

Macmillan cancer support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Prevent Breast Cancer: https://preventbreastcancer.org.uk/

Please be aware, this podcast was recorded on the 7th June 2022 when Sajid Javid was still Secretary of State for Health.

In this episode, we speak to Professor Phil Crosbie and Professor Emma Crosbie about their research in the early detection of lung and womb cancer and their work on community screening and addressing health inequalities.

With cancer incidence rising, especially amongst the most socially and economically disadvantaged communities, the need for earlier detection interventions has never been more important. We find out how this cancer research power couple are transforming cancer patient outcomes through novel approaches to early detection.

Phil Crosbie’s research profile: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/philip.crosbie.html

Emma Crosbie’s research profile: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/emma.crosbie.html

Cancer futures: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/stories/cancer/

Peaches trust: https://peachestrust.org/

What is cervical screening? https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/

Manchester lung health check: https://mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthcheck/ 

Macmillan Cancer support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/