{"podcast":{"title":"Paul Talks Science","slug":"paul-talks-science-7078474","podcast_index_feed_id":7078474,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f816aa78/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://paultalks.science/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41522350/41522350-1736370912805-a80f9ca4bd96c.jpg","author":"Paul ADEPOJU, PhD","episode_count":60,"summary":"Welcome to \"Paul Talks Science,\" a podcast that journeys into the ever-evolving realms of health, science, and innovation. Hosted by Paul Adepoju, each episode features thought-provoking conversations with experts and trailblazers who are shaping the future of medicine and technology. From groundbreaking research to revolutionary treatments, \"Paul Talks Science\" delves deep into the stories and ideas that will define tomorrow's world. Join us as we explore the cutting edge, challenge the status quo, and uncover the innovations that hold the promise of a better, healthier future.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T08:20:45.692868+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-talks-science-7078474"},"episode":{"title":"Cancer Care Amid Geopolitical Crises","slug":"cancer-care-amid-geopolitical-crises","published_at":"2026-03-17T23:31:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-talks-science-7078474/cancer-care-amid-geopolitical-crises","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-talks-science-7078474","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-talks-science/episodes/Cancer-Care-Amid-Geopolitical-Crises-e3gjmhv","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f816aa78/podcast/play/117086207/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-17%2F420239115-44100-2-6525ba46b8fa5.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Paul Talks Science, we explore the hidden toll of conflict on cancer patients and health systems. I speak with Professor Mark Lawler, Co-Chair of the European Cancer Organisation’s Emergencies and Crises Network, about how wars and geopolitical crises disrupt access to life-saving treatments, from chemotherapy to radiotherapy, and why low- and middle-income countries are especially vulnerable.We discuss the ripple effects of displaced patients, fragile supply chains, and delayed treatments, and hear why global preparedness and international cooperation are critical to protecting cancer care in times of crisis. From Ukraine to Africa and the Middle East, this episode sheds light on a growing humanitarian and health challenge that often goes unnoticed.Tune in to learn why cancer care cannot be sidelined—even in the midst of conflict.","meta_description":"In this episode of Paul Talks Science, we explore the hidden toll of conflict on cancer patients and health systems. I speak with Professor Mark Lawler, C…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":891,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/paul-talks-science-7078474/episodes/cancer-care-amid-geopolitical-crises/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-talks-science-7078474/cancer-care-amid-geopolitical-crises.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}