Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer: Driving Change Through Early Screening - European Medical Journal

Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer: Driving Change Through Early Screening

Respiratory

The EMJ Podcast | Deep Dive

In this episode, Jonathan Sackier kicks off a special miniseries on lung cancer with Haval Balata, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. From the Manchester Lung Health Check to robotic bronchoscopy, Balata shares insights into pioneering early detection efforts, the challenge of public misconceptions, and innovations reshaping lung cancer screening and diagnosis.

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Speaker bio: 

Haval Balata is a Consultant Respiratory Physician at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester. He leads the Interventional Bronchoscopy and Targeted Lung Health Check services and is a nationally recognised expert in lung cancer screening and diagnostics. 

 

Timestamps:
  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 03:12 – Inspiration to specialise
  • 04:09 – Early diagnosis barriers
  • 08:02 – Manchester Lung Health Check
  • 14:10 – Robot-assisted bronchoscopy
  • 19:24 – Public misconceptions
  • 28:57 – Risk stratification & follow-up
  • 34:24 – Innovations in early detection
  • 37:10 – Hopes for the future
  • 41:22 – Three healthcare wishes

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