S5E5 | A Conversation With an Oncology Legend | The Health Pulse Podcast
Dr. Otis Brawley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of oncology and epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University, is passionate about cancer research, prevention and high-quality cancer care. He served as Chief Medical and Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Cancer Society from 2007 to 2018 and has published over 200 scientific articles.
In this episode, Dr. Brawley speaks about the impact of socioeconomic factors on cancer rates. Smoking, obesity and poverty are leading causes of cancer in the United States. With cancer rates rising, Dr. Brawley emphasizes the importance of prevention and risk reduction, including healthy lifestyle choices such as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Dr. Brawley is passionate about reducing cancer care disparities and saving lives with accessible, high-quality care, including appropriate screening, diagnostics and treatments. Having the correct data and technology in place can help to identify high-risk individuals and plan interventions early to prevent diseases. Lastly, Dr. Brawley shares valuable insights on carcinogens and practical tips on how to prevent cancer.
Topic Outline
00:00 – Welcome
00:50 – Background Dr. Otis Brawley
02:51 – Role of race in cancer outcomes
06:44 – Cancer Screening Disparities
13:38 – Leading causes of cancer
18:56 – Role of data
24:26 – Role of technology
28:06 – How to Prevent Cancer
Additional resources
◉ Health care industry page on SAS.com – https://sas.com/healthcare
◉ Life sciences industry page on SAS.com – https://www.sas.com/lifesciences
◉ The Health Pulse Podcast – https://www.sas.com/thehealthpulse
Disclaimer: All presentations represent the opinions of the presenter and do not represent the position or the opinion of SAS.
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