Hacking Cancer: Building Community to Unlock Precision Medicine - Brad Power

Guest: Brad Power, Co-Founder & CEO of the Cancer Patient Lab.In this powerful episode of Genetics for Healthcare, host Rome Madison sits down with Brad Power, a process innovation expert and cancer survivor, to discuss the urgent need for patient-driven change in precision medicine. Brad shares his personal battle with follicular lymphoma and the shocking moment he realized that even top cancer institutions don't always provide the genetic testing they claim to. This experience led him to become a fierce advocate for patient empowerment, launching initiatives like the Cancer Patient Lab and Cancer Hacker Lab to help patients take control of their healthcare decisions. The conversation dives deep into the systemic challenges that slow the adoption of life-saving innovations, the role of AI and diagnostics in reshaping treatment access, and the crucial questions every patient should ask their doctor. Brad emphasizes that disruption in healthcare won’t come from within—it must be driven by informed patients demanding better options. Key Takeaways: Patients must be their own advocates. Brad’s experience highlights how even world-class institutions can fall short in offering cutting-edge care. Precision medicine adoption is too slow. Testing and treatments exist but aren’t always accessible due to systemic barriers. Disruption will come from patients and startups. Change happens when empowered individuals challenge the status quo and demand better healthcare solutions. Tune in to hear how Brad Power is revolutionizing patient advocacy—and how you can take charge of your own medical journey. 🎧🚀