Study Confirms Link Between HPV And Oesophageal Cancer
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest: Prof Shan Rajenda
Guest Bio: Professor Shan Rajendra, lead researcher of The Ingham Institute’s Gastro-Intestinal Viral Oncology Group, who uncovered another world-first finding in the area of oesophageal cancer, showing that an increased viral load of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) may increase the risk of developing Barrett’s Oesophagus and oesophageal cancer.
Key Takeaways
- Expert Profile: Prof Shan Rajenda — Professor Shan Rajendra, lead researcher of The Ingham Institute’s Gastro-Intestinal Viral Oncology Group, who uncovered another world-first finding in the area of oesophageal cancer, showing tha…
- Core Discussion: Prof Rajenda will talk about a study that confirms a link between HPV and oesophageal cancer.
- Key Insight: I’m Katherine and today we’re talking about a study that confirms a link between HPV and oesophageal cancer.
- Clinical Perspective: The Ingham Institutes Gastro-Intestinal Viral Oncology Group has uncovered an another world-first finding in the area of oesophageal cancer, showing that an increased viral load of Human Papilloma …
- Why It Matters: Healthcare professionals can gain valuable insights from Prof Shan Rajenda’s expertise and experience shared on this episode.
Segment Overview
Prof Rajenda will talk about a study that confirms a link between HPV and oesophageal cancer.
Transcription
Health Professional Radio
Katherine Lodge: Thank you for listening to Health Professional Radio. I’m Katherine and today we’re talking about a study that confirms a link between HPV and oesophageal cancer. The Ingham Institutes Gastro-Intestinal Viral Oncology Group has uncovered an another world-first finding in the area of oesophageal cancer, showing that an increased viral load of Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, may increase the risk of developing Barrett’s Oesophagus, sorry esophagus, and oesophageal cancer.
The study was led by Professor Shan Rajendra from the University of New South Wales and Bankstown Hospital researcher at the Ingham Institute. Welcome to our show, Shan.
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