Can a Cancer cure overcome evolutionary pressures? Human evolution is possible because of the extreme tendency for DNA to mutate. This same tendency is what leads to mutations that cause cancer. This episode takes an in depth look at cancer care from the point of view of two oncologist. Dr. Robert Wehbie and Dr. Roger Anderson. You will hear them discuss how human evolution and cancer are inextricably bound together.
We will explore the many types of cancers
The current state of clinical care
Learn how cancer has evolved over the millennia
And whether or not a cure is finally on the horizon
Dr. Wehbie is a chemotherapy oncologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and has bee in practice for more than 20 years. He has expertise in treating lymphoma, lung cancer, prostate cancer, among other conditions.
Dr. Roger Anderson is a radiation oncologist also in Raleigh, North Carolina. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 40. Years. As a radiation oncologist, Dr. Anderson treats a variety of cancers that we will more about during the podcast.
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