The David Rubenstein Show Dr. Selwyn Vickers
Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Selwyn Vickers, President & CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering, discusses expanding cancer care and the role of environmental factors. He explores genetic factors in breast, ovarian, prostate, lung, brain, and pancreatic cancer, and the challenges of early detection. The potential impact of weight loss drug, Ozempic, on cancer is also discussed. Dr. Vickers shares his educational background, upbringing, experience with pancreatic cancer surgery, and qualities of a great surgeon.
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Improved Cancer Cure Rates
- Cancer cure rates have significantly improved since the 1970s.
- They've risen from 30-40% to nearly 70% for all cancer diagnoses.
Cancer Prevention
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce cancer risk.
- Avoid smoking and limit red meat consumption.
Cancer Causes
- Cancer is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors.
- Aging is a major contributor, along with genetic mutations and environmental exposures.