Как мы могли бы предотвращать рак? | Алан Томусяк | TEDxBoston Salon

Лекция посвящена вопросу о том, можно ли предотвращать рак так же, как сегодня предотвращают инфаркты. Спикер Алан Томусяк, доктор философии и генеральный директор Permanence Bio, отмечает, что исследования чаще направлены на создание лучших методов лечения, чем на профилактику болезни. В качестве примеров приводятся природные данные о слонах и гренландских китах, а также клинические испытания аспирина и никотинамида в группах высокого риска. TED напоминает, что лекция не заменяет консультацию врача.

• Профилактика рака в сравнении с профилактикой сердечно-сосудистых заболеваний
• Примеры из жизни слонов и гренландских китов
• Испытания аспирина и никотинамида в группах высокого риска

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for medical advice and consult a medical professional before modifying medication or supplements. What if we could prevent cancer the way we prevent heart attacks? Medicines that lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol have saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Yet cancer research still focuses far more on developing better treatments than on preventing the disease altogether. The natural world, ranging from elephants to bowhead whales, shows that lowering cancer risk is possible. Clinical trials of aspirin and nicotinamide, too, have shown promising results in high-risk populations. We may be on the verge of a prevention revolution in cancer - but getting there will take great effort and courage. Alan Tomusiak, PhD, became interested in the field of longevity after realizing the immense potential of treating disease as early as possible. He completed his undergraduate degree at Stanford University and earned a PhD in the Biology of Aging at the University of Southern California. He is now the CEO at a company focusing on cancer prevention, Permanence Bio. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx