
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | MedicineNutritionHealth & Fitness | ||||

Brian Wolpin, MD, MPH, explains how diabetes raises the risk of certain cancers, including colon, liver, pancreatic, breast, and endometrial cancers.
Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, a healthy diet, weight management, and routine cancer scre... more
Felipa Lynce, MD, discusses factors linked to inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and signs to watch for. IBC often appears without a lump, with symptoms like skin discoloration, changes in breast texture, or persistent pain.
Want to learn more about b... more
Lachelle Weeks, MD, PhD, explains how 4-5% of blood cancers are caused by heritable conditions, meaning an abnormal gene is passed down within a family. Most blood cancers, however, are sporadic and occur by chance.
For individuals with a strong fam... more
Mark Pomerantz, MD, discusses the complexities of prostate cancer screening.
The American Cancer Society recommends that men over 50 with a 10-year or more life expectancy consider PSA screening and consult their primary care doctor. Screening is es... more
In this episode of Cancer Questions with Dana-Farber, Jennifer Ligibel, MD, explores the link between exercise and cancer risk.
Research shows that people who are more active—whether through exercise, household chores, or physical jobs—tend to have ... more
Heather A. Parsons, MD, MPH, discusses how family history, genetics, and lifestyle factors like smoking and obesity can influence cancer risk in young people. Learn why early detection and healthy habits matter.
Learn more about Dana-Farber Cancer I... more
William Pirl, MD, MPH, explains how anxiety and stress can lead to behaviors like smoking, drinking, and poor diet, which increase cancer risk.
Managing stress can support healthier habits and potentially lower cancer risk by promoting overall well-... more
Elizabeth Buchbinder, MD, explains how skin color influences melanoma risk.
While individuals with lighter skin tones have a higher risk of cutaneous melanoma, those with darker skin tones are still at risk, particularly for melanomas on the hands, ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #137 |










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