{"id":4800,"date":"2026-03-17T00:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T00:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paultalks.science\/blog\/?p=4800"},"modified":"2026-08-27T00:32:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T00:32:22","slug":"cancer-care-amid-geopolitical-crises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paultalks.science\/blog\/cancer-care-amid-geopolitical-crises\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer Care Amid Geopolitical Crises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Cancer Care Amid Geopolitical Crises\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0f9fKJP3bLBftaNeqMNaf4\/video?si=kp9A5ft5RnyRP5u354_uDQ&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode of Paul Talks Science, we explore the hidden toll of conflict on cancer patients and health systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I speak with Professor Mark Lawler, Co-Chair of the European Cancer Organisation\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. 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