Cancer Questions
Cancer Questions is a podcast by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute that addresses some of the most common questions surrounding cancer. From screening recommendations to actionable ways to decrease your cancer risk, our experts provide research-backed insights that everyone can use.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Do Birth Control Pills Affect Cancer Risk?
Do birth control pills affect cancer risk?
Wendy Chen, MD, medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights the link between birth control pills and breast cancer, the role of estrogen…
00:00:56 |
Mon 05 Aug 2024
How to Know If You're at Higher Risk for Skin Cancer?
How to know if you're at higher risk for skin cancer?
Elizabeth Buchbinder, MD, a senior physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights risk factors for skin cancer, including family history,…
00:01:15 |
Mon 29 Jul 2024
Can Aspirin Prevent Ovarian Cancer?
Can aspirin prevent ovarian cancer?
Susanne Menon, NP, a nurse practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights recent research indicating that aspirin might lower the risk of ovarian cancer…
00:01:20 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Are There Different Kinds of Genetic Testing?
Are there different kinds of genetic testing?
Huma Rana, MD, MPH, physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights the different types of genetic testing for cancer: germline DNA testing, somat…
00:01:17 |
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Does Second Hand Smoke Contribute to Cancer Risk?
Does second hand smoke contribute to cancer risk?
David Jackman, MD, senior physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explains the significant health risks associated with secondhand smoke exposure…
00:00:58 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
What Is Radon and How Does It Impact Cancer Risk?
What is radon and how does it impact cancer risk?
Tim Rebbeck, PhD, professor of Cancer Prevention at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helps answer this common question.
Radon is a naturally occurri…
00:00:55 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Does Sugar Increase Cancer Risk?
Does sugar increase cancer risk?
Christina Conte, RDN, LDN, nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, addresses the misconception that sugar feeds cancer and explains the key differences between…
00:01:39 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Does Pregnancy Reduce the Risk of Developing Breast or Gynecologic Cancers?
Does pregnancy reduce the risk of developing breast or gynecologic cancers?
Harold Burstein, MD, PhD, breast oncologist Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explores insights from past and current studies…
00:01:05 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
How Can I Reduce My Colorectal Cancer Risk?
How can I reduce my risk of colorectal cancer?
Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH, medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights the link between diet, lifestyle, and family history on colorectal ca…
00:00:56 |
Mon 27 May 2024
What's the Association Between Drinking Alcohol and Cancer?
What's the association between drinking alcohol and cancer?
Wendy Chen, MD, medical oncologist with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights the recommended limits for alcohol consumption. Chen expla…
00:01:08 |
Mon 20 May 2024
Can Sunscreens Cause Cancer?
Can any sunscreens cause cancer?
Elizabeth Buchbinder, MD, senior physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, addresses recent concerns about trace levels of chemical sunscreens found in blood samples…
00:01:21 |
Mon 13 May 2024
Should My Child Get The HPV Vaccine?
Should my child get the HPV vaccine?
Susanne Menon, NP, a nurse practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights how the HPV vaccine is a critical tool in preventing HPV-related cancers, incl…
00:02:10 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Can Bras Cause Breast Cancer?
Can bras cause breast cancer?
Tim Rebbeck, PhD, professor of Cancer Prevention at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explores factors contributing to breast cancer, debunks myths, and highlights effective…
00:01:03 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
I Was a Regular Smoker and I Quit, How Can I Reduce My Cancer Risk?
I was a regular smoker, and I quit, so how can I reduce my cancer risk?
David Jackman, MD, senior physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses the critical steps to reduce cancer risk after q…
00:01:22 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
How Do I Know if I'm at High Risk for Certain Cancers?
How do I know if I'm at high risk for certain cancers?
Huma Rana, MD, MPH, physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights the role of germline genetic testing in identifying inherited cancer r…
00:01:14 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
Does Eating Grilled Food Increase Cancer Risk?
Does eating grilled food increase cancer risk?
Christina Conte, RDN, LDN nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explores the link between grilled food and cancer risk, offering practical tips …
00:01:12 |
Mon 01 Apr 2024
Does Breastfeeding Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
Does breastfeeding reduce your risk of breast cancer?
Harold Burstein, MD, PhD breast oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highlights studies that have shown the longer women offer breastfeedi…
00:01:05 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Are At-Home Tests a Good Screening Option for Colorectal Cancer?
Are at home tests a good screening option for colorectal cancer?
In this episode of Cancer Questions with Dana-Farber, Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH, medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, highligh…
00:00:52 |
Mon 18 Mar 2024
What is the Association Between Soy and Cancer Risk?
What is the association between soy and cancer risk?
Wendy Chen, MD, medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helps shed light on the link between soy and breast cancer risk, drawing from …
00:01:07 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
How and When Should I Get Screened for Skin Cancer?
In this episode of Cancer Questions with Dana-Farber, we address the question: How and when should you get screened for skin cancer?
Elizabeth Buchbinder, MD, senior physician at Dana-Farber Cancer…
00:01:39 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
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