Скачать или смотреть A Conversation with the Nation's Top Cancer Doctor, Part One: Workforce Development

During a visit to the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center on August 8, 2018 Dr. Norman (Ned) Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute, sat down with ideastream’s Kay Colby. The discussion centered on challenges related to cancer care across the nation, as well as some key issues to address in the quest to accelerate progress in cancer research and treatment.

One challenge stems from the nation’s aging population, often referred to as the Silver Tsunami, and the fact that risk of cancer increases with age. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), by 2030 the incidence of cancer in the U.S will increase by 45 percent creating the need for more oncologists -- especially those trained to care for elderly patients.