What if the key to treating cancer was hiding in plain sight – written into its DNA? In this episode of Science Will Win, host Dr. Raven Baxter explores one of the most exciting breakthroughs in cancer care today: the discovery of biomarkers. These tiny molecular signals are helping doctors understand what’s really driving an individual person’s cancer – and opening the door to treatments that can dramatically change patient outcomes.

You’ll hear powerful stories from people whose cancers were traced back to a specific biomarker, alongside experts who break down what biomarker testing is, how it works, and why it’s transforming the way we think about cancer treatment.

Biomarkers are showing us that when we understand cancer at its molecular level, a disease that once felt like an unsolvable mystery starts to come into focus.

Featured guests:
– Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of Thoracic Oncology, University of Colorado
– Kelly Huffman, Lung Cancer Patient and Retail Account Manager, Pfizer
– Karin Tollefson, Chief Oncology Medical Officer, Pfizer

Dive into the episode here:
00:00 – An oncologist’s diagnosis introduces the world of biomarker
03:10 – Defining biomarkers and its history
06:24 – Discovery of the first lung cancer biomarker
08:39 – The start Kelly’s lung cancer journey
16:00 – Biomarkers: how do you test for them?
19:11– Discovery of ALK biomarker shift’s Kelly’s story
22:34 – Landscape of targeted therapy and lung cancer today
25:24 – Moving forward with targeted treatments and conclusion

Check out our YouTube channel (@Pfizer) to watch the full interview with Raven & Kelly Huffman on her lung cancer journey.

Season 6 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter. It’s produced by Acast Creative Studios. Hosts in this podcast series were compensated for their time.

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Why are more young adults getting cancer? That's one of the most pressing questions facing the scientific community today. Traditionally thought of as a disease that affects aging populations, recent data shows that cancer diagnoses for people under the age of 50 are increasing. To tackle this problem, it’ll take a global effort. In this episode you’ll hear from patients, oncologists, researchers and health care providers who are coming together to address this issue head on.

Featured guests:
– Dr. Marshall Anthony Jr., social scientist and colorectal cancer patient
– Dr. Johanna Bendell, Chief Development Officer of Oncology, Pfizer
– Dr. Yin Cao, molecular cancer epidemiologist; Cao Lab leader, Washington University
– Dr. Beatrice Dionigi, colorectal cancer surgeon; founder & co‑director, Early Onset Colon and Rectal Cancer Project, Columbia Research Cancer Center
– Dr. Susan Zhang, Global Development Lead, Pfizer Oncology

Dive into the episode here:
00:00 – A patient story reveals an alarming new trend
6:30 – The data behind the rise of early-onset cancer
10:39 – The global search for a cause
14:13 – The unique challenges facing young people with cancer
20:28 – Screening guidelines and what to expect from a colonoscopy
25:17 – The importance of early detection
27:59 – The conclusion of Marshall's cancer journey
30:23 – What's next, and closing thoughts

Check out our YouTube channel (@Pfizer) to watch the full interview with Raven & Dr. Marshall Anthony Jr. on his colorectal cancer journey.

Season 6 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter. It’s produced by Acast Creative Studios. Hosts in this podcast series were compensated for their time.

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Science Will Win is back for a new season! Dr. Raven Baxter, a molecular biologist also known as Raven the Science Maven, returns as our host to dive into the latest in oncology: The latest challenges, the latest research, the latest treatment approaches, and the latest sources of progress and optimism keeping researchers going. You’ll hear from leading doctors, cutting-edge scientists, insightful historians, and inspiring patients sharing powerful stories of resilience. Plus, for the first time, you can find full length video discussions led by Raven on Pfizer’s YouTube channel. Season 6 of Science Will Win is coming soon—subscribe to stay tuned in!

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