# Cancer Research UK launches monthly podcast

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/11/12/cancer-research-uk-launches-monthly-podcast/
- Published: 2006-11-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Cancer Research UK has launched its first podcast. The monthly 15-minute magazine-
style programme will showcase the charity’s work, from scientific research to health
awareness campaigns, and from fundraising efforts to survivors’ stories.**

Each show is around fifteen minutes long and designed to appeal to all ages. The
podcast is fronted by Dr Kat Arney, who has helped present the BBC’s ‘Naked Scientists’
radio show for the past three years.

Dr Arney said: “Podcasting is a great way to communicate with our supporters and
the public. I hope that people will tune in every month to catch up on the latest
news and stories.

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“The first show kicks off with a roundup from the recent National Cancer Research
Institute conference, catching up with the latest news in cancer research from around
the world. We’ll also be finding out how our supporters have been celebrating Breast
Cancer Awareness Month – from celebrity guests to making a splash in the Serpentine.

“And there’s a chance to win a limited edition pink rubber duck, signed by our celebrity
guest.”

Cancer Research UK’s chief executive, Professor Alex Markham, said: “We are embracing
new media such as podcasting because we’ll be able to increase the number of people
we can speak to, informing them about our progress towards beating the many different
types of cancer, offering advice on how to reduce the risk of getting the disease,
and also how they can support our life-saving scientific research.”

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