Let’s Talk About the C Word: From Cancer to Cures
In this newly launched series called “Let’s Talk About the C Word: From Cancer to Cures” Dr. Susanne Schaffert, President of Novartis Oncology, speaks with leading experts and a cancer campaigner to discuss their perspectives on several challenging topics related to cancer.
New chapters will be released each month. We encourage you to follow along!
An Introduction
This documentary, which kicks off the series, shows Dr. Susanne Schaffert speaking with leading experts and a cancer campaigner for their perspectives and she dives deeper into what drives her work in the field of Oncology.
Let’s Talk About the C Word: Cure
In the first chapter of Let's Talk About the C Word: Cure, the participants examine what "cure" can really mean. Learn why they believe it isn't a black and white concept.
More on the participants:

President of Novartis Oncology

Dr. Paul Farmer, MD, PhD
Kolokotrones University Professor, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Division of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Co-founder and Chief Strategist, Partners In Health

Deborah James
Broadcaster, Author, Cancer Campaigner

Dr. Michel Coleman, MD
Professor of Epidemiology & Vital Statistics
Head of the Cancer Survival Group
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine