Episode 05 – Colon, Meet Cancer: Finding Chemo

As Ben starts his first chemotherapy cycle, he explores the controversial yet essential role of chemotherapy in cancer treatment. He looks at its historical roots and tries to understand the scientific mechanisms of various chemotherapies. He shares an intimate look at the highs and lows of his first cycle of treatment, the importance of comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, as well as the physical and emotional aspects of cancer therapy. Ben’s t-shirt this week celebrates the Ukrainian Alliance for Public Health. You can find out more about the Alliance and how you can help at https://aph.org.ua/en/home 00:00 Introduction and Preface 00:45 The Origins of Chemotherapy 02:33 Personal Experience with Chemotherapy 04:30 The Chemotherapy Process 07:25 Side Effects and Challenges 11:15 Living with Chemotherapy 17:25 Understanding Chemotherapy 22:16 The Vagal Response Incident 28:20 Conclusion and Acknowledgements 💬 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast