20 Best Cancer Research Podcasts
Cancer Research Podcasts
Here are 20 Best Cancer Research Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.
Export Contact List1. Investigating Breast Cancer
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Official Podcast of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Host Chris Riback
Producer/Network BCRF
Email ****@bcrf.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 117Facebook 106.4KTwitter 24.7KInstagram 71K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2016 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. TheoryLab
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American Cancer Society scientists and grantees discuss the most critical questions in cancer research -- in language that we can all understand.
Producer/Network American Cancer Society
Email ****@cancer.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 1.9MTwitter 1.1MInstagram 263.4K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact
3. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Advances
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A Cleveland Clinic podcast for medical professionals exploring the latest innovative research and clinical advances in the field of oncology.
Host Dale Shepard
Producer/Network Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 2MTwitter 1.8MInstagram 258K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
4. Oncology Today with Dr Neil Love
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Medical oncologist Dr Neil Love interviews clinical investigators on new research and practical application to general medical oncology practice.
Host Dr Neil Love
Producer/Network Research To Practice
Email ****@researchtopractice.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 62Facebook 1.7K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact
5. Breastcancer.org Podcast
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Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Our mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. Breastcancer.org podcasts offer unique insights on prevention, treatment, research, and other breast cancer topics from our medical experts and invited guests.MORE Host Jamie DePolo
Producer/Network Breastcancer.org
Email ****@breastcancer.org
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 53Facebook 69.3KTwitter 21.5KInstagram 31.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Dec 2013 Get Email Contact
6. Prostate Cancer Update
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Featuring one-on-one interviews conducted by Dr Neil Love, this series bridges the gap between research and patient care by providing urologists and radiation oncologists ongoing access to the perspectives and opinions of national and international prostate cancer research leaders.MORE Host Neil Love
Producer/Network Research To Practice
Email ****@researchtopractice.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 1.7K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since May 2006 Get Email Contact
7. Voices for Victory
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In Jim Valvano's famous ESPYs speech, he said there are three things in life that are most important: Where you started, where you are and where you're going to be. VOICES FOR VICTORY, a new podcast from the V Foundation for Cancer Research, brings an intimate and inspiring view into the lives of people dedicated to Jim's vision of Victory Over Cancer®. In each episode, we'll speak with people who have been touched by cancer or who are leading cutting-edge cancer research and sometimes both. Join the conversation.MORE Producer/Network The V Foundation for Cancer Research
Email ****@v.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 54.5KTwitter 33.8KInstagram 30.5K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact
8. That Cancer Conversation
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From chemotherapy appointments to artificial intelligence, we explore the stories from the people affected by cancer and find out about the cutting-edge research unravelling its mysteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Sophie Wedekind
Producer/Network Cancer Research UK
Email ****@cancer.org.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 1.6MTwitter 325.2KInstagram 243.7K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
9. REACH - Research in Exercise And Cancer Health
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Being a cancer survivor brings its own set of challenges that can affect every aspect of your life. Join Ciaran Fairman, alongside leading researchers, doctors, health professionals and cancer survivors themselves, as they bring you the latest in exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle behaviors to reduce cancer risk and improve survivorship.MORE Producer/Network Ciaran Fairman
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact
10. Taking Cancer On
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In an effort to simplify the science behind our ambition to 'drug the undruggable', this podcast draws back the curtain on cancer research and takes a look at its complex inner workings. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin (co-founder of the War On Cancer app), each episode welcomes a new expert guest who takes the listener through one of the many stages of cancer research and drug development; from early discovery efforts, through to clinical trials and drug approval.MORE Producer/Network Boehringer Ingelheim
Email ****@boehringer-ingelheim.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 1.3MTwitter 105KInstagram 77.8K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact
11. Sisters4Prevention Breast Cancer Stories and Survival
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Since my diagnosis fourteen years ago, I have been dedicated to researching lifestyle changes and supporting clinical research to achieve the prevention of breast cancer. My goal is to raise awareness of the need for research funding for the primary prevention of women's cancers and to share information to help those facing this journey. My posts are educational and include my journey with bilateral breast cancer and my year of treatment including a double mastectomy and reconstruction...MORE Host Judy Fitzgerald
Producer/Network Judy Fitzgerald
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 377Twitter 177Instagram 123 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact
12. Oncology Data Advisor
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The mission of Oncology Data Advisor is to provide the multidisciplinary team with expert insights into clinical best practices and research progress in cancer care.
Producer/Network i3 Health
Email ****@i3health.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 2.6KTwitter 794Instagram 692 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Since Aug 2014 Get Email Contact
13. Gastrointestinal Cancer Update
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This series bridges the gap between research and patient care by providing medical oncologists and hematologists with ongoing access to the perspectives and opinions of national and international clinical investigators with expertise in gastrointestinal cancers.MORE Producer/Network Research To Practice
Email ****@researchtopractice.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 1.7KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
14. JAMA Oncology Author Interviews
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Interviews with authors of articles from JAMA Oncology. JAMA Oncology is the definitive journal for scientists, clinicians, and trainees in the field of oncology worldwide. Our original, innovative, and timely scientific and educational content provides a deeper understanding of cancer pathogenesis and recent treatment advances for our readers. JAMA Oncology aims to effectively convey the findings of important clinical research, major scientific breakthroughs, actionable discoveries, and state-of-the-art treatment pathways to the oncology community...MORE Host Vivek Subbiah
Producer/Network JAMA Network
Email ****@scri.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 42.8KTwitter 43.7KInstagram 214.7K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
15. The Prostate Pod
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Bought to you by Prostate Cancer Research - the leading charity funding the science needed to beat a mass killer.
Producer/Network Prostate Cancer Research
Email ****@pcr.org.uk
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Apple Reviews 2Twitter 5.5K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact
16. Research Round-up
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Dr Kristi Milley presents a monthly conversation about recently released articles within the cancer in primary care area. Listen to their in-depth interviews with the authors and their general discourse on articles released within the month. This podcast is produced by the Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4).Show notes for all episodes is located here http://pc4tg.com.au/tag/podcast-research-roundup/MORE Producer/Network Research Round-up
Email ****@pc4tg.com.au
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Apple Reviews 16Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact
17. The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Podcast
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The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre unites over 1,000 world-leading biologists, chemists, physicists, engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, clinicians, nurses and allied healthcare professionals from across Cambridge, UK to tackle cancer from every angle.Our mission is to end death and disease caused by cancer through research, treatment and education...MORE Hosts Rachael Webster, Ellie Wolmark
Producer/Network Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre
Email ****@cam.ac.uk
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 1.1KTwitter 3K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
18. ESMO Open
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ESMO Open is the European Society for Medical Oncology's online-only, peer-reviewed Open Access journal, dedicated to publishing high-quality medical research and educational content from all disciplines of oncology, with a focus on innovative clinical and translational cancer research. Tune in & keep up with the latest ESMO Open news.MORE Email ****@bmj.com
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Facebook 3.5KTwitter 7.2K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Jan 2016 Get Email Contact
19. Cancer.Net Podcasts
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Cancer.Net provides timely, comprehensive, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions.
Email ****@cancer.net
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Facebook 75.2KTwitter 15.3K Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
Cancer Research shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Podcast Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Riback | Host | bcrf.org/podcasts | 54 | Male | @chrisriback | 856 | NY, United States | |
| Dale Shepard | Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cleveland-clinic-cancer-advances/id1528613346 | 394 | Male | @sheparddale | 2.8K | Cleveland, OH, United States | |
| Dr Neil Love | Host | oncologytoday.researchtopractice.com | 473 | @drneillove | 3.1K | Miami, FL, United States | ||
| Jamie DePolo | Host | breastcancer.org/community/podcasts | 376 | Female | @jamiedp | |||
| Neil Love | Host | podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/prostate-cancer-update/id160270577 | 325 | Male | @drneillove | 3.1K | Miami, FL, United States | |
| Sophie Wedekind | Host | shows.acast.com/6061d7074f32292e2156f153 | 39 | Female | London, United Kingdom | |||
| Judy Fitzgerald | Host | buzzsprout.com/1473595 | 98 | Female | @jfbcadvocate | 182 | West Palm Beach, FL, United States | |
| Vivek Subbiah | Host | jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/pages/jama-oncology-author-interviews | 81 | Male | @viveksubbiah | 37.6K | Nashville, TN, United States | |
| Rachael Webster | Co Host | crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/podcast | 65 | Female | @rachweb92 | |||
| Ellie Wolmark | Co Host | crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/podcast | 65 | Female | Cambridge, United Kingdom | |||
| Research Round-up | soundcloud.com/user-120631541-263641781/march-2021-dr-natalia-calanzani | 49 | @pc4tg | 1.4K | ||||
| American Cancer Society | soundcloud.com/user-378624011/were-all-in-this-together-three-approaches-to-cancer-research | 92 | @americancancer | 1.1M | ||||
| Claire.smith | cancer.net/blog/podcasts/2021-research-round-brain-tumors-and-gastrointestinal-cancers | @cancerdotnet | 15.3K | |||||
| The V Foundation For Cancer Research | voicesforvictory.podomatic.com/entry/2022-03-18T11_17_51-07_00 | 61 | @thevfoundation | 33.8K | ||||
| Bmj Talk Medicine | soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/esmo-marina-parry-nick-mcgranahan/download | @esmo_open | 7.2K | |||||
| Ciaran Fairman | reach.fireside.fm/47 | 60 | Male | |||||
| Boehringer Ingelheim | taking-cancer-on.boehringer-ingelheim.com/1-episode-1 | 5 | @boehringer | 105K |
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