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Dr Liz & Dan on reliable information about cancer | Breast Cancer Now Podcast (S5 E7)

In this episode, Laura talks to Dr Liz O'Riordan and Dan Wills about the ways to find reliable breast cancer information, as well as tips on how to spot misinformation and false facts. They also delve into the issues surrounding health claims on social media and how they can be harmful to people with cancer. Dr Liz O'Riordan is a breast cancer expert who worked as a breast surgeon before receiving a diagnosis herself. She's now an accredited Trusted Information Creator, podcast host and author. You can follow Liz on Instagram @oriordanliz and find all her links on her Linktree https://linktr.ee/lizoriordan Dan Wills works for the Patient Information Forum (PIF), an independent body for people working in health information and support. They run the quality mark for health information – the PIF TICK – which is on all of Breast Cancer Now's patient information. You can read more about PIF on their website https://pifonline.org.uk/ We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website https://www.breastcancernow.org or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only). You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to Liz's previous episode on the Breast Cancer Now podcast https://audioboom.com/posts/8018880 You can visit NHS Predict on their website https://breast.predict.nhs.uk/ as mentioned in this episode, to see how different treatments for early invasive breast cancer might improve survival rates after surgery. Key Topics: 0:00 Introduction 0:24 Laura introduces Dr Liz and Dan 1:37 Dr Liz's background and diagnosis 5:45 Dan outlines the work of the Patient Information Forum (PIF) 6:20 The trusted information accreditation, the PIF TICK 11:01 Liz highlights how she creates reliable information 12:26 Should we use the internet to get answers? 22:23 What sources of breast cancer information can we trust? 26:46 Debunking false claims 27:29 How can I find out how long I have to live? 29:45 Can you ask for a second opinion? 31:09 Red flags and ways to identify untrustworthy information 36:59 Tips on deciphering jargon-heavy scientific studies 38:03 What needs to change in breast cancer? -- We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing support. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. We’re that trusted friend that you turn to for caring support and help when you need it most. That expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And that vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care. We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now. Find out more: Website: https://www.breastcancernow.org Facebook:   / breastcancernow   Twitter:   / breastcancernow   Instagram:   / breastcancernow   #BreastCancer #BreastCancerResearch #Cancer #Charity