Ovary-coming obstacles for ovarian cancer treatment

Ovary-coming obstacles for ovarian cancer treatment

Author: JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities May 24, 2026 Duration: 41:09

Ovarian cancer is a disease that’s often invisible, often deadly, and often overlooked. Over 1900 estimated new cases of ovarian cancer were diagnosed last year, and women diagnosed have been stuck with limited options…but that may be changing.

Cancer is cunning. It hides and our immune cells can’t find it to fight back.
But what if we could bring the cancer out of hiding and unleash the immune system’s full power against it?

This week, we’re cell-ebrating breakthrough research into immunotherapy for ovarian cancer. Dr Amy Wilson supports scientists across Australia turn their scientific discoveries into real-world impact as the Senior Research Advisor at the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. She is working out ways to help a person’s own immune system destroy cancer.

And that’s a standing ovary-ation moment!

Originally aired 19th May, 2026.

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Curiosity meets community in Science Queeries, a space where the wonders of the natural world and the vibrant spectrum of human identity intersect. Hosted by Cat, this podcast from JOY 94.9’s Rainbow Community collection approaches learning with a warm, questioning spirit. It’s less a formal lecture and more a series of engaging conversations that unpack scientific concepts through an inclusive, queer lens. You’ll hear explorations that connect the dots between biology, sociology, technology, and lived experience, making complex ideas both accessible and personally relevant. Each episode invites you to consider how science shapes and is shaped by the diverse LGBTIQA+ communities it seeks to understand. The tone is thoughtful and welcoming, designed for anyone who’s ever felt on the outside looking in at traditional science communication. Whether discussing the latest research or the fundamentals of how things work, this podcast consistently centers a perspective that is often overlooked. It’s a place for learning, questioning, and finding connection in the shared pursuit of knowledge. Tune in for a refreshing take that proves science is for everyone, and that some of the most insightful discoveries begin with a simple, open-minded query.
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