There is a new pancreatic cancer drug
Summary
Oncologist Professor John Crown discusses a breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug that doubles survival time, highlighting the work of Irish researcher Dr. Eileen Reilly. He also advocates for a national lung screening program using CT scans, arguing it could save more lives than breast cancer screening and could be funded by a small tax on cigarettes.
Topics discussed
Introduction of new pancreatic cancer drug
Historical challenges in treating pancreatic cancer
Breakthrough results and Dr. Eileen O'Reilly's role
Survival data and upcoming public meeting
Event details and expert speakers
Difficulties in early detection and screening
Treatment options and potential vaccine benefits
Call for national lung screening program
Evidence for CT screening in smokers
Comparison with breast cancer screening
Funding proposal and sign-off
Show outro and sponsor mention
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