125. Making Sense of Cancer w/ Dr. Jarle Breivik

Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin

There is a staggering prediction of 35 million cancer cases by 2050, despite increased funding for cancer research yielding stagnant outcomes. Join us as we explore insights from Dr. Jarle Breivik, a distinguished professor of medicine at the University of Oslo, renowned for his pioneering work in cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Breivik's thought-provoking analyses have ignited crucial debates on cancer's evolutionary dynamics and societal impact.

His latest book, 'Making Sense of Cancer: From Its Evolutionary Origin to Its Societal Impact and the Ultimate Solution,' has garnered widespread acclaim for its exploration of humanity's relationship with this disease. As we confront the escalating cancer epidemic, Dr. Breivik warns that our advances in prolonging life exacerbate the cancer problem, emphasizing the urgent need for a deeper understanding of cancer and robust bioethical discussions. Tune in as we navigate the complex interplay between cancer research, human nature, and the ethical dimensions of medical research.

Jarle Breivik

Jarle Breivik (MD, PhD, EdD) (@jarlebreivik) / X

Note: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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15:00 - Risk Factors and Causes of Childhood Cancer

17:00 - Richard Smith: Dying of cancer is the best death - The BMJ

22:00 - Reframing the “Cancer Moonshot” - PMC

32:00 - Provisional Life Expectancy Estimates for 2021

33:00 - Why life expectancy in the US is falling - Harvard Health

35:00 - Ease of Doing Business in the U.S.: A Major Draw for Foreign Investor - ResearchFDI

37:00 - How to survive the medical misinformation mess - Ioannidis - 2017 - European Journal of Clinical Investigation - Wiley Online Library

41:00 - Meat consumption and consumer attitudes – A Norwegian perspective - ScienceDirect

53:00 - Interplay between stress and cancer—A focus on inflammation

1:02:00 - Recent advances in regenerative medicine strategies for cancer treatment - ScienceDirect

1:04:00 - Bioethical Issues in Stem Cell Research