The World of Cancer Treatment, Pharma, and Drug Development with Dr James & Dr Howard

In this podcast episode, Doctor James and Doctor Howard, both Oncology Drug Development Physicians,  delve into the intricate world of cancer treatment, oncology, and pharmaceuticals, focusing on the challenges and advancements in drug development.

It highlights the pharmaceutical industry's Western-centric nature, the high cost and complexity of developing new drugs, and the regulatory hurdles that slow the process.

The discussion explores how personalized medicine and immunotherapy change the cancer treatment landscape despite the economic and regulatory challenges.

We discuss the potential of non-invasive tests like circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in improving cancer diagnosis and treatment.

We also touch on the importance of patient engagement in clinical trials, the evolving role of T cells in cancer defense, and the future of immuno-oncology.

The podcast aims to shed light on the collective effort needed from regulators, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare professionals to advance cancer treatment and make it more accessible worldwide.