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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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| 6 | Creative Commons | 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 Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Creative Commons | 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 Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Creative Commons | 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 Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Creative Commons | 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 Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Creative Commons | 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 Dec 2022 |
| 1 | Creative Commons | 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 Dec 2022 |