Taking Care of Cancer
A podcast from The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Real stories, expert comment and compelling conversations from patients, their families and cancer experts.
Tune in every fortnight as we talk you through the process of being diagnosed with and treated for cancer, featuring true experiences from patients and families, expert comment from professionals and lots of advice and support.
Taking Care of Cancer
Episode 4: Taking Care of...Patients of the Future
Two years ago, Adrian Taylor was told the secondary cancer in his lungs could not be cured, not helped with traditional treatments. He was devastated. But the offer of a clinical trial here at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. In this episode, we hear from Adrian about his experience as the first person in the world to benefit from the cancer vaccine trial, pioneered here at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Also in this episode, we hear from Medical Director Sheena Khanduri and Professor Christian Ottensmeier, who is leading on the cancer vaccine trials, as well as Katrina Bury, CEO of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity on how the charity is supporting our patients.
He is joined by Clatterbridge Medical Director Dr Sheena Khanduri; and we hear from Professor Christian Ottensmeier who is leading clinical research at the Trust; and from the Chief Executive of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, Katrina Bury.
Useful links:
Research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – animation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkvnlIgehCs
Clinical trial patient Adrian Taylor: https://youtu.be/Vgc9w5KQltU
Adrian Taylor and Professor Christian Ottensmeier: https://youtu.be/tB-IGzSmHGc
Professor Christian Ottensmeier on ITV news: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-02-04/first-uk-patient-to-try-bespoke-cancer-vaccine-looking-for-a-brighter-future