The Sparrow Sessions

Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In this episode we cover a new study where scientists  developed a relatively simple technique that has the potential to make cell-based cancer treatments more effective against solid tumors.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

FLASH radiotherapy is a promising area of research to make cancer radiotherapy safer and more effective. Cancer researchers are working hard to make this vision a reality.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

IL-2 is a special protein is produced by our immune system that can help activate immune cells. Scientists are now exploring different ways that IL-2 can be used to help treat cancer.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

Tune in to learn about emerging stars in cancer immunotherapies--Bi-specific T cell Engagers, or BiTEs! Next generation formulations of these therapies are showing promising results in clinical trials.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

Ferroptosis is a recently discovered mechanism of cell death. Scientists are exploring ways that ferroptosis – meaning iron death - could be induced to treat drug-resistant cancers.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's episode we discuss one avenue of research that's seeking to answer one of oncology's hottest questions, "How can we improve patients’ response to cancer immunotherapies?". Researchers are studying cell clusters called tertiary lymphoid structures to achieve a breakthrough.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

There are many ways to improve outcomes for cancer patients beyond developing new treatments. In today's podcast, we discuss data regarding the length of time it takes to get a cancer diagnosis and how this issue impacts patient survival.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's podcast, we discuss how and why obesity is linked to different cancers and actions that can lower cancer risk.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's podcast, we discuss how genetic testing for hereditary cancer traits may be able to help inform treatment decisions for patients with rare cancers. This is important because people with rare cancers usually have fewer treatment options than patients with more common cancers.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's podcast, we discuss a recent study which reports that about 44% of global cancers are attributed to modifable risk factors. What does that mean? And what should be done to combat these cancers?

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