Dr. Peter Kuhn - Episode #1
The Physics of Fighting Cancer
When physicist Dr. Peter Kuhn's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer decades ago, he never imagined it would reshape his entire career. Today, he's revolutionizing early cancer detection using AI and liquid biopsies that could catch tumors years before traditional screening methods.
In this debut episode of Kicking Cancer's Ass, host Joelle Kaufman sits down with the USC professor who's leading the charge to transform that terrifying phrase "We need to do more tests" into "We caught it early." Dr. Kuhn explains why your blood could hold the key to outsmarting cancer's hide-and-seek game, how AI is accelerating breakthroughs that once took decades, and why he believes we're on the verge of making cancer surprises a thing of the past.
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But here's the kicker: the biggest breakthrough might not come from the lab—it comes from patients like you demanding better. Dr. Kuhn shares exactly how ordinary people can "participate, participate, participate" in the scientific process that's rewriting cancer's playbook.
Plus, Joelle shares how walking into a room full of medical luminaries, she realized "I was born to be here today", a moment that captures the essence of this podcast: drawing from four decades of cancer wisdom to help you step into your power and make this journey the best experience possible.
This isn't your typical cancer conversation. It's a masterclass in hope, science, and the power of refusing to accept "that's just how it is."
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