Maths + Cancer

A podcast exploring the role of mathematics and statistics in cancer research – and the stories behind the people making it happen.

Maths + Cancer is hosted by Dr Vicky Neale, a mathematician at the University of Oxford. Since March 2021, she has been receiving treatment for a rare form of cancer, prompting her to discover more about how her colleagues in the mathematical community are contributing to cancer research – from prevention, through to diagnosis and treatment.

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Episode	Description	People	Date
6. The shape of data with Professor Heather Harrington	Vicky Neale and Heather Harrington look at how mathematical techniques are used to identify patterns in cancer data, and discuss the creative thinking required of mathematicians.	Vicky Neale, Heather Harrington	23 December, 2022
5. Modelling cancer with Professor Helen Byrne	Vicky Neale sits down with Helen Byrne to discuss her research around mathematical modelling for tumour prediction, and her advice for researchers who want to apply their work to cancer research.	Vicky Neale, Helen Byrne	23 December, 2022
4. Numbers don't tell the whole story with Professor Hannah Fry	Vicky Neale talks to Hannah Fry about the difficulties of using probabilities in medical statistics, and how their own experiences have shaped their perspectives on the tough choices facing those making decisions on cancer care.	Vicky Neale, Hannah Fry	12 December, 2022
3. Medical imaging and radiotherapy with Tom Whyntie	Vicky Neale sits down with Tom Whyntie to look at how mathematics is being used in medical imaging to optimise cancer care, and the ‘epic amounts of data’ behind the technology.	Vicky Neale, Tom Whyntie	12 December, 2022
2. Communicating the evidence with Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter	Vicky Neale and David Spiegelhalter explore the role of statisticians in communicating risk to the public, and how patients can be empowered to engage with clinicians when weighing up the benefits and risks of treatment.	Vicky Neale, David Spiegelhalter	12 December, 2022
1. The relevance of maths to cancer with Professor Philip Maini	Vicky Neale talks to Philip Maini about how mathematical modelling can help researchers and doctors to improve the quality of life for people receiving cancer treatment.	Vicky Neale, Philip Maini	12 December, 2022

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