Why Should You Listen?

Each season of Tumor Minutes takes you into a different area of science, health, and the human body.

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Season 1 focuses on cancer and tumors. You’ll learn what they are, how they form, and how they affect people’s lives. The episodes break down complex ideas into clear explanations and include real-world celebrity case studies that show how cancer impacts people you’ve heard of. It’s science mixed with storytelling, designed to help you understand the topic without getting lost in medical jargon.

Season 2 turns to neurodivergence, exploring how different brains think, learn, and experience the world. This season is still growing and expanding, with more stories and insights on the way.

Season 3 explores the world of medicine, from how everyday medications work to the history behind some of the most important medical discoveries. You'll learn about topics such as antibiotics, vaccines, anesthesia, pain relief, clinical trials, and the science behind the medicines many of us take without a second thought. Along the way, the season also examines famous medical breakthroughs, ethical dilemmas, and the researchers whose work transformed healthcare. As always, complex concepts are explained in a way that is accessible, engaging, and filled with the curiosity and humour that define Tumor Minutes.

And we just started Season 4! It's all about the many different diseases of the brain and what makes them so hard to understand.

By the end of each season, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of how the body and mind work, how medicine has shaped modern healthcare, and why every story behind science matters.