Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be the Best Option

Published: August 28, 2022 by RHJ Producer

Cancer is a ruthless disease, which is why the traditional treatment methods are so aggressive. But does everyone need chemo? Dr. Jeanne Tie doesn’t think so. She’s created a blood test that determines whether chemotherapy is necessary for patients living with colon cancer.

Check out our segment on the surprising WWII origins of chemotherapy.

Guest Information:

Dr. Jeanne Tie, Medical Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Sabrina Rojas, Stage Four Colon Cancer Patient

Links for more info:

Program #: 22-35Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Alternative Medicine and Treatments| Cancer Screening| Cancer Treatment and Research| Chemotherapy| Health Care| Medical Research| Oncology| Patient Care and Safety| Radiation| TreatmentsMedical Conditions: Cancer| Colon Cancer| Colorectal cancerGuests: Dr. Jeanne Tie| Sabrina RojasInstitutions & Organizations: Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreHost: Nancy BensonProducers: Grace Galante| Jason Dickey

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