Gender norms can shape how people think about cancer and how they take care of their health.   In many cultures, the stereotype that men should be stoic and avoid showing weakness may lead to delays in seeking medical help when symptoms of cancer arise. On the other hand, women are often expected to prioritise the health of others over their own, leading them to neglect symptoms or delay screenings. Moreover, these gender norms intersect with prevalent myths and misinformation about cancer, further complicating efforts to promote prevention, early detection, and treatment.  In this episode of Let's Talk Cancer, we talk with Dr Carlos Barrios, Director of the Oncology Research Unit at Hospital São Lucas, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.