Will Cancer Ever Be Cured? An Oncologist Weighs In

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

Sony Music

Science, Self-improvement, Comedy, Education, Society & Culture

4.9 • 21.5K Ratings

🗓️ 27 August 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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What really causes cancer? Will we ever find a cure? And why does our mistrust of medicine and obsession with big pharma conspiracies have such a grip on the way we think about it? In this episode, Jonathan Van Ness sits down with oncologist Dr. Stacy Wentworth to explore the biggest questions surrounding cancer—what science can tell us, what it can’t (yet), and how to reframe the way we talk about this disease. From cutting through fear and misinformation to finding space for hope and empowerment, this conversation offers clarity and compassion for anyone touched by cancer. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube. Follow Dr. Stacy Wentworth on Instagram @drstacywentworth Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Follow Dr. Stacy’s Substack here. BIO: Dr. Wentworth is an award-winning physician, author, and cancer survivorship expert. She has two decades of experience leading patient centered care teams in diverse settings – from NCI designated comprehensive cancer centers to rural hospitals. Her research has been featured at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Wentworth is the founder of the Cancer Culture Substack, where she explores how personal beliefs, history, and science influence our experience and attitude toward cancer. Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey better babes.
0:02.4	Welcome back to Getting Better.
0:03.8	And today we are getting into a little bit of a medical mystery, honey.
0:07.8	It's hot.
0:08.9	It's sexy.
0:10.3	Some even say it's sensual.
0:12.9	Okay, I was kind of kidding.
0:14.4	It's actually cancer.
0:15.5	And I'm sorry that we're covering just like such light topics over here on getting better.
0:19.9	Like we're giving you death lately. We're giving you cancer today. But honey, we've got to de-stigmatize. If we're too scared to ask the question, we're going to be totally blindsided if we have someone in our life that has it or gets a diagnosis. And I want to be not unprepared. I want to be prepared. I want to be ready. And I also think that with information is power and then we're less scared. So today we're asking, how can we understand cancer better? So to help us unpack all the cancer questions, we have none other than Dr. Stacey Wentworth. How are you, Dr. Wentworth?
0:47.5	I'm wonderful. Thank you so much for having me. Can I just say you're a vision today? You're gorgeous in this bright pink. And also listeners or watchers, whoever, do you know that Stacey and I, can I call you Stacey?
0:59.0	Should I call you Dr. Wentworth?
1:00.2	Are you sure?
1:01.6	Yes, unless my mom is listening and then...
1:03.6	Dr. Wentworth?
1:04.3	Dr. Wentworth.
1:04.9	Oh, you're sorry.
1:05.3	No, actually, because I want to put some respect on that.
1:07.7	Dr. Wentworth and I were just talking and it turns out we're both like
1:10.9	Illinois little town people.
1:12.5	I'm from Quincy.
1:13.5	You're from Downs,
	...

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