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Cancer is among the most common and feared diseases in the modern world. Dr. Selwyn Vickers—President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center—joins host Mark Labberton to discuss how precision oncology, data, and faith are transforming cancer treatment. A distinguished cancer surgeon and pancreatic cancer researcher, Dr. Vickers explains how groundbreaking advances in genomics, immunotherapy, and AI are transforming once-lethal diagnoses into survivable and even chronic conditions. Together, they explore not only the cutting-edge science of cancer care, but also the spiritual, emotional, and social dimensions that affect every patient and caregiver. Resonating with themes of suffering, hope, and resurrection, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and courage for all who are impacted by cancer—from those newly diagnosed to medical professionals, to grieving families and curious listeners. Episode Highlights “We’re getting to a point where we will, in the next five to seven years, have a muc