The Challenge with Cancer: It's Not That Simple

Precision Medicine Made Simple

For this episode, Dr. Stanford, Alyssa Stanford, and Taylor Cu discuss the topic of cancer. Dr. Stanford provides a comprehensive breakdown of cancer cells, stressing the need for genetic and molecular profiling to tailor treatments. They explore the factors that contribute to cancer development, including lifestyle choices and genetic mutations, and emphasize the importance of early detection through screenings and genetic analysis. They also dive into the exciting advancements in early cancer identification, as well as the role of the immune system in fighting cancer cells.

Timestamps:

[00:15:36] Preventative measures key to reducing cancer.

[00:30:57] Early detection key for cancer survival.

[00:47:08] Precision medicine uses genetic risk factors to predict future cancer risk and inform treatment decisions. Inflammation and oxidative stress play a role in cancer development.

[01:02:36] Cancer complexity and precision medicine summary.

Dr. William Stanford MD PHD FACP

Dr. William Stanford is co-founder of Biography Health. He began his career as a mechanical and aerospace engineer at Texas Instruments in 1982 while also pursuing his interest in aviation as a flight instructor and commercial pilot. In 1991, he pivoted into biomedical science and subsequently completed the combined M.D./Ph.D. physician-scientist training program at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1998 and an internal medicine residency at UCLA in 2001. He is board-certified in internal medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

A pioneer in the field of hospital medicine, Dr. Stanford founded and led a 25-physician group of private practice hospitalists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in 2002. After an extensive clinical career as the attending physician for over 100,000 patients, he was elected by his peers at Cedars-Sinai to be clinical chief of general internal medicine, serving in this capacity from 2017 to 2018. Inspired by recent advancements in biomedical science and medicine, Dr. Stanford completed professional certification through Stanford University’s Department of Genetics in 2018, further advancing his role as a true physician-scientist.

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