"We know that 50% of humans will have cancer at some time in their life." Well if that wasn't enough of a gut punch, wait for this statistic: Of those people with cancer, 50% will be diagnosed with advanced tumors. Which means treatment options may be...
Cancer Sucks. We Know.
The Lowdown on Cancer focuses on the impact of cancer on lives and on the things that give us hope. From the pain of learning you have cancer to innovative new treatments offered by the best and brightest, we’ll give you the Lowdown.
Yes, cancer sucks. But you are not alone. And we are not without hope!
CANCER FUND. More than Hope.
Save Second Base, The Innovators: Cancer U
Our latest innovator bucks the trend, as a "for-profit, social impact, health tech startup." The cancer journey is overwhelming for patients and caregivers. And while many people struggle to advocate for themselves and their loved ones after a cancer...
Diagnostics & Monitoring: Looking Forward
Over-diagnosis or under-treatment? Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar talks about how diagnostic technologies are moving towards personalization to improve outcomes, and the anticipated wave of late-stage cancers coming as a result of the COVID pandemic....
The Problem: Gaps in Diagnostics
Meet Michael Moore, CEO & Co-Founder of Pathware. Michael's very personal experiences with cancer and delayed diagnoses fueled his passion to improve the world of medical technology. https://youtu.be/Pj94yvRIsCQ
The Problem: Rita’s Story
“I was born in Minneapolis, early, with a birth defect called spina bifida. That really didn’t affect much of my growing up, except for a few surgeries as I was growing, and one immediately following my birth to close the hole in my spine. Other than...
Evaluating Early Stage Cancer Innovation Companies
Meet Greg O'Ryan Johnson, Venture Scout Associate. In his role at the CANCER FUND, Greg contributes by evaluating early stage companies through due diligence and analytical processes. Greg’s mission while at the CANCER FUND is to help entrepreneurs bring...
Ann and Blobdry give a Lowdown on Cancer Update
Ann and Blobdry give an update and look forward to our August focus on Access to Care. https://youtu.be/OtsbTs_HswU
What are the Challenges of Access to Care
What are the barriers and what does it meant to be "underserved"? The answers might surprise you. https://youtu.be/V6WTZJxr8ag
How Innovation Can Make Care More Accessible
Ann and Dr. Margaret Kirkegaard discuss how innovations can help when a patient is unable to see their healthcare professional face to face. https://youtu.be/t1wRlr7lYFM
Telemedicine – Is it the solution to making care more accessible?
Ann Low interviews Allergy and Immunology specialist, Dr. Michael Manning. In this interview, Dr. Manning shares his experience with adding Telehealth to his practice and his feelings as someone who had never utilized it prior to COVID- 19....
Healthcare Automation – Will it Affect Your Future Care?
Ann is joined by James Bates, CEO of the healthcare automation innovation known as AdviNow Medical. Listen in as he shares the exciting changes that artificial intelligence brings to the future of healthcare. https://youtu.be/M-7hCKTfpDM
Let Your Voice Be Heard (we’re listening)
Your voice makes a difference in the innovation that CANCER FUND supports. Let’s talk about how to solve this access to care problem. https://youtu.be/GMsXMdnhkiw
Ann answers, “How stupid do you think we are?”
We get the opportunity to answer a tough question from a Facebook Friend (Thank you for asking, Susan!) https://youtu.be/wh9etXCf7zg
Access to Care – Community Forum
View our 9/17 Community Forum and learn how CANCER FUND is working to improve Access to Care! https://youtu.be/JC8nEenusEE
Why do most Cancer Innovations Fail?
What is the “Valley of Death” and how do companies get over it? https://youtu.be/sg3LNCSlEAo