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26. Cancer research special w/ Harpal Kumar


Author: Steve Brine & James Bethell March 21, 2024 Duration: 45:10
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26. Cancer research special w/ Harpal Kumar
Prevention is the New Cure

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Steve and Helen welcome the former Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK, Harpal Kumar, onto the Pod. Harpal now leads GRAIL who's mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured and to improve and save lives. As usual Helen and Steve also pick up the most pressing health news stories of the last two weeks including breast cancer screening, blood sugar monitors and Children with allergies which follows an allergy special last year with Owen's Law campaigners.

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