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

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 BreivikJarle 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.*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X (Twitter)Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES6:00 - Opinion | We Won’t Cure Cancer - The New York Times12:00 - Global funding for cancer research between 2016 and 2020: a content analysis of public and philanthropic investments - The Lancet Oncology15:00 - Risk Factors and Causes of Childhood Cancer17:00 - Richard Smith: Dying of cancer is the best death - The BMJ22:00 - Reframing the “Cancer Moonshot” - PMC32:00 - Provisional Life Expectancy Estimates for 202133:00 - Why life expectancy in the US is falling - Harvard Health35:00 - Ease of Doing Business in the U.S.: A Major Draw for Foreign Investor - ResearchFDI37:00 - How to survive the medical misinformation mess - Ioannidis - 2017 - European Journal of Clinical Investigation - Wiley Online Library41:00 - Meat consumption and consumer attitudes – A Norwegian perspective - ScienceDirect53:00 - Interplay between stress and cancer—A focus on inflammation1:02:00 - Recent advances in regenerative medicine strategies for cancer treatment - ScienceDirect1:04:00 - Bioethical Issues in Stem Cell Research