"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: Telexos GmbH
Meet Telexos GmbH. Telexos develops products for the clinical cancer research market and for the personalized cancer diagnostics market. Their focus is on the detection and analysis of rare cells in the blood, in particular circulating tumor cells (CTCs)...
Save Second Base, The Innovators: BetaGlue Technologies
We scoured the globe to bring you this latest innovator! Meet BetaGlue Technologies, a global team of medical industry professionals developing a new technology in the loco-regional therapy of solid tumors. And while it may sound like the stuff of sci-fi...
Save Second Base, The Innovators: InheRET
1 in 5 Americans are at increased risk for hereditary or genetic risk of developing cancer. But most don't even realize it. Sure, we've all filled out those family history forms at the doctor's office. But how well informed were you about your family...
Save Second Base, The Innovators: FixNip
In 2021, an estimated 323,840 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men and women in the U.S. alone. Approximately 43% of those cases will choose surgical breast reconstruction. Although nipple-sparing surgeries (leaving the...
Save 2nd Base: A Closer Look At Breast Cancer
We asked which type of cancer warranted a deeper dive. You responded with Breast Cancer. And we listened. For women, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer, other than skin melanoma. The odds of developing breast cancer at some point in a woman's...
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 Innovators: SWAN Cytologics
Meet biomedical engineer Aaron Weinroth as he discusses SWAN Cytologics and their "elegant solution" to the "inadequacy, inefficiency, and trauma" of traditional needle biopsies. https://youtu.be/gOkNGBP9dak
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...
Measure Twice, Cut Once: Cancer Diagnostics & Monitoring
Introducing our newest series, focusing on cancer diagnostics and monitoring. CANCER FUND Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar, joins us to chat about the current state of cancer diagnostic tools and potential paths forward to improve cancer...
Should Cancer Patients Get the COVID Vaccine?
It's a question we are getting a lot these days: Should cancer patients get the new COVID Vaccine? We asked renowned oncologist, Dr. Rachna Shroff, for her take on the safety and risks of the vaccine. Dr. Shroff provides a comprehensive look at the...
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...
Managing Mental Health (Featuring Nanea Hoffman)
Nanea M. Hoffman of Sweatpants & Coffee gives some some amazing tips to manage our #mentalhealth. How do you take care of yourself? #selfcare ##sweatpantsandcoffee #cancerisabutthole #lowdownoncancer https://youtu.be/bV4ZnCw3u74
Daily Rituals (Featuring Maimah Karmo)
Daily Rituals with Maimah . Tell us how do you self care? Taking care of you is important not selfish #tigerlily #selfcare #cancerisabutthole #lowdownoncancer #soulfulsunday https://youtu.be/Er8viyLMJa8
When the Son is the Caregiver
When your son is the #caregiver. How does a son handle and manage when the parent is diagnosed with #cancer? #lowdownoncancer #WeAreWisdo https://youtu.be/afMnfXCNTfU
What is the Role of the Caregiver?
Caregivers have a very hard role. Did you get support? https://youtu.be/Dxa5l5p4UPQ
Support Looks Different on Everyone
Support Looks Different On Everyone. What does Sweatpants and coffee found Nanea have to say about support? https://youtu.be/CWe_HyMX4Kg