Charlie Swanton

Charlie Swanton, a world-leading cancer expert from Cambridge University, dives into the complexities of cancer, exploring how it disrupts normal growth and metabolism. He discusses the Warburg effect and the urgent need for innovative therapies. The conversation touches on the launch of bowel cancer screening in the UK, dietary links to cancer, and recent advancements in gene editing for targeted treatment. Swanton also highlights the tumor-immune system dynamic and how tumors evade immune detection, paving the way for better treatments and preventive strategies.