Cancer Podcasts

Protect Your Skin (May 2012)
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As the days get warmer, many of us spend more time outside. Protecting skin from the sun should be a priority. In this podcast, Dawn Holman discusses ways to prevent skin cancer.

Steps You Can Take to Prevent Cancer (February 2012)
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This podcast discusses the main steps people can take to reduce their risk of getting cancer.

The Global Cancer Burden (February 2012)
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This podcast describes the global burden of cancer and efforts by CDC and others to reduce that burden.

Catch Cancer Early (January 2012)
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. However, advances in both detection and treatment of various cancers have made surviving much more likely. In this podcast, Dr. Sallyann Coleman King discusses the importance of getting regular cancer screenings.

Prevent Infections During Chemotherapy (October 2011)
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This podcast discusses the importance of preventing infections in cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Lisa Richardson, CDC oncologist, talks about a new Web site for cancer patients and their caregivers.

Melanoma Surveillance in the United States (October 2011)
These podcasts accompany a supplement produced by CDC and published by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, focusing on melanoma surveillance, trends, and survival rates.
• Collecting Melanoma Data [4:46]
• The Economic Burden of Melanoma [5:04]
• Melanoma, Ultraviolet Radiation, and Socioeconomic Status [5:25]

Timing Is Everything with Breast Cancer (October 2011)
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Nearly everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. That's because breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. In this podcast, Dr. Lisa Richardson discusses the importance of breast cancer screenings.

Common Cancers (September 2011)
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Men and women are different in many ways. From a health perspective, each has their own unique risk for certain cancers. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, and women are at risk for any of five forms of gynecologic cancer, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. This podcast discusses the importance of getting regular cancer screenings.

CDC Radio - Warning Signs of Gynecologic Cancer Public Service Announcements
Be Brave PSA (:60)
I Had PSA (:60)
I Had PSA (:30)
My Story PSA (:60)
My Story PSA (:30)

Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know (July 2011)
Podcast (1:20) or Public service announcement (1:00)
Colorectal cancer kills about 50,000 men and women every year. Screening can save lives!

Breast Cancer: Early Diagnosis (April 2011)
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Our question this week is from a listener who wants to know how to tell if she has breast cancer.

Beating Cancer (March 2011)
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Since 1971, the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. has nearly quadrupled. In this podcast, Dr. Arica White discusses the importance of early detection in surviving cancer.

CDC Radio - Colorectal Cancer Screening Public Service Announcements
Message from Terrence Howard: Screening for Colorectal Cancer PSA (:60)
Message from Terrence Howard: Screening for Colorectal Cancer PSA (:20)
Message from Jimmy Smits: Screening for Colorectal Cancer PSA (:30)
Message from Jimmy Smits: Screening for Colorectal Cancer PSA (:20)
Message from Morgan Freeman: Screening for Colorectal Cancer PSA (:60)
Message from Morgan Freeman: Screening for Colorectal Cancer PSA (:30)
Message from Morgan Freeman: Screening for Colorectal Cancer PSA (:15)

Get Your Mammogram! (July 2010)
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. Early detection is important for a successful outcome, and mammography is the best way to diagnose the disease early. However, the rates of women receiving an annual mammogram have leveled off in recent years. In this podcast, Dr. Jackie Miller discusses the importance of women getting a mammogram.

Cancer: What You Don't Know Can Kill You (July 2010)
Podcast (1:20) or Public service announcement (1:00)
This podcast is based on the July 2010 CDC Vital Signs report, which provides information on colorectal and breast cancer screening and the importance of early detection of disease.

Cervical Cancer Screening for Health Professionals (June 2010)
Natural History of HPV and Cervical Cancer (8:14)
Costs Associated with Cervical Cancer Screening (9:15)
Management of Cervical Cytology with HPV Test (10:34)
Cervical Cancer Screening with HPV Test (14:53)
HPV Testing Among Providers (10:40)
ACOG Recommendations and Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening and Management* (10:45)
Case Studies – Cervical Cancer (8:31)
Cervical Cancer Screening in Underserved Populations (9:00)
Future Directions – Cervical Cancer (10:07)

*The ACOG guidelines were updated after this podcast was created.

Soak Up the Sun (June 2009)
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This podcast discusses skin cancer and ways to protect yourself and your family.

Cancer: Help for the Uninsured (May 2009)
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This podcast discusses resources for people who have cancer and are underinsured or have no health insurance.

Women: Be Aware (September 2008)
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These podcasts discuss National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the five types of cancers unique to women: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.

Kick the Habit (September 2008)
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Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. These podcasts discuss tobacco-related illnesses and how they can be prevented.

Cervical Cancer (April 2007)
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Did you know that cervical cancer rates differ by race/ethnicity and region? Or that cervical cancer can usually be prevented if precancerous cervical lesions are found by a Pap test and treated? Find out how getting regular Pap tests can save a woman's life.

Each MP3 audio file is 59 seconds long and about 1 megabyte in size.

October 11, 2012 Breast cancer and sleep [read tip]

October 5, 2012 Breast cancer and family history [read tip]

September 26, 2012 Mutated cancer cells in smokers [read tip]

August 6, 2012 After the cancer [read tip]

July 27, 2012 Vaccination against cancer [read tip]

July 19, 2012 Weight and the prostate [read tip]

June 21, 2012 Cook until done? [read tip]

June 15, 2012 Supporting family caregivers [read tip]

June 13, 2012 Being active against breast cancer [read tip]

June 1, 2012 Tans, burns, and cancer [read tip]

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