Healthy living: A vaccine for Cancer? Exploring mRNA Research in Pancreatic cancer

About this episode

Gugs Mhlungu discusses mRNA vaccines for cancer with Dr. Omondi Ogude, focusing on their potential in treating pancreatic cancer.

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr. Omondi Ogude, Medical Oncologist, explaining what mRNA vaccines for cancer are, how they work, and why they show promising potential in treating pancreatic cancer, known as one of the most aggressive and difficult cancers to manage. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.  Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL   Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc   Follow us on social media:    702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok…

People in this episode

Host: Gugs Mhlungu

Guest: Dr. Omondi Ogude

Topics covered

• health
• cancer
• mRNA research
• pancreatic cancer
• medical oncology

Keywords

• mRNA vaccines
• cancer treatment
• pancreatic cancer
• medical oncology
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 702, Primedia+

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