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Maths + Cancer

6. The shape of data with Professor Heather Harrington

Vicky Neale and Heather Harrington look at how mathematical techniques are used to identify patterns in cancer data, and discuss the creative thinking required of mathematicians.
Maths + Cancer

5. Modelling cancer with Professor Helen Byrne

Vicky Neale sits down with Helen Byrne to discuss her research around mathematical modelling for tumour prediction, and her advice for researchers who want to apply their work to cancer research.
Maths + Cancer

4. Numbers don't tell the whole story with Professor Hannah Fry

Vicky Neale talks to Hannah Fry about the difficulties of using probabilities in medical statistics, and how their own experiences have shaped their perspectives on the tough choices facing those making decisions on cancer care.
Maths + Cancer

3. Medical imaging and radiotherapy with Tom Whyntie

Vicky Neale sits down with Tom Whyntie to look at how mathematics is being used in medical imaging to optimise cancer care, and the ‘epic amounts of data’ behind the technology.
Maths + Cancer

2. Communicating the evidence with Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter

Vicky Neale and David Spiegelhalter explore the role of statisticians in communicating risk to the public, and how patients can be empowered to engage with clinicians when weighing up the benefits and risks of treatment.
Interviews with Oxonians

Thomas Helleday on Cancer

Professor Helleday explains what cancer is, the problems of treating it, and the success of his own research in developing new treatments.

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