ChristianaCare’s Community Effort to Reduce Cancer Deaths with Dr. Thomas Schwaab and Bill Osborne

About this episode

The episode discusses the efforts in Delaware to reduce cancer deaths and the progress made in cancer screening and patient support.

Cancer touches nearly every family in Delaware. But based on new data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health, there's reason for hope. Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in both Delaware and the United States. The most important reasons are surprisingly practical: better cancer screening, better follow-up, and better support for patients once the process starts. To better explain the progress that's been made and where more work ...

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Thomas Schwaab, Bill Osborne

Topics covered

• cancer mortality
• healthcare improvement
• community health
• screening
• patient support

Keywords

• cancer
• mortality rates
• Delaware
• screening
• public health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Delaware Division of Public Health

Places: Delaware, United States

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