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How Close Are We to a Cure for Cancer? (Your Radical Questions with Professor Sir John Bell)

Healthcare
United Kingdom
Started June 1, 2026

The FT’s John Burn-Murdoch stands in for Amol, joined this week by the immunologist and geneticist Professor Sir John Bell. After talking about the radical change being ushered in by successive medical breakthroughs on the main podcast, Sir John takes your questions on implications of this profound change. Will we see only wealthy people being able to benefit from these revolutionary treatments? What impact will the Trump administration have on the advance of medical science? And just how clo...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 1, 2026
While medical advances are promising, we must critically assess the role of political influences, like the Trump administration, on scientific progress.
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The rapid pace of medical innovation might outstrip our ethical frameworks, posing risks if we don't address potential abuses in treatment access.
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The commercialization of medical breakthroughs may lead to a two-tiered healthcare system, deepening existing inequalities in access to treatments.
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Advancements in cancer treatment should be accessible to all, not just the wealthy, to ensure equitable healthcare for everyone.
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Investment in cancer research is crucial, as it can lead to groundbreaking therapies that improve quality of life for millions, regardless of income.
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