Episode

Is there a link between cancer and heart disease? | Nicholas Leeper
Description
Does the key to stopping cancer lie in the heart? Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper digs into emerging scientific research on the link between the world's two leading causes of death, heart disease and cancer, sharing how their biological origins may be connected -- and treatable with the same therapeutics. A call to challenge dogma and break down traditional silos in science, with the hope of saving lives.
Chapters
Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper explains how treating heart disease and cancer as similar diseases can lead to better prognosis and treatment options.
00:00 - 01:25 (01:25)
Summary
Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper explains how treating heart disease and cancer as similar diseases can lead to better prognosis and treatment options.
EpisodeIs there a link between cancer and heart disease? | Nicholas Leeper
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Genetic loci can control cancer genes that are often mutated in patients with melanoma, lung, and brain cancer; and 100,000 individuals with congestive heart failure were found to be at a higher risk of developing cancer.
01:25 - 10:28 (09:03)
Summary
Genetic loci can control cancer genes that are often mutated in patients with melanoma, lung, and brain cancer; and 100,000 individuals with congestive heart failure were found to be at a higher risk of developing cancer.
EpisodeIs there a link between cancer and heart disease? | Nicholas Leeper
PodcastTED Talks Daily
A new heart medication was found to not only lower the risk of heart attacks but also decrease the chances of developing and dying from lung cancer.
10:28 - 13:48 (03:20)
Summary
A new heart medication was found to not only lower the risk of heart attacks but also decrease the chances of developing and dying from lung cancer. The medicine is now being considered as a potential cancer drug by the manufacturer.