One in Two podcast: lung cancer detection and treatment

03 Aug 2023

In our latest season of cancer research podcasts, Manchester's researchers talk about their innovations, discoveries and projects

Lung cancer: from basic biology to transformative therapies

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Here in Manchester, we have one of the worst mortality rates in England, at double the national average.

This season we explore lung cancer types, from diagnosis through to treatment, and bring to light that ‘you only need lungs to get lung cancer.’

Episode two

Cancer biomarkers with Professor Caroline Dive: How liquid biopsies could pave the way for lung cancer detection and treatment

We speak to Caroline Dive, Professor of Cancer Pharmacology, Director of the CRUK Cancer Biomarker Centre and Interim Director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute about biomarkers in lung cancer. The episode focuses on developing liquid biopsies, circulating free DNA and circulating tumour DNA, along with establishing a Cancer Biomarker Centre in Manchester and integrating novel biomarkers into the clinic. 

You can listen to this episode on the following channels:

• Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

Previous One in Two podcast episodes and transcripts can be found on our website.