CancerWorld shared a post on LinkedIn:
“What defines a true legacy in oncology?
For Professor Charles Balch, it is not the titles, publications, or institutions he helped build – it is the next generation.
In this inspiring conversation with Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan, Prof. Balch reflects on a lifetime spent shaping modern oncology: helping establish surgical oncology as a global discipline, transforming patient-centered cancer care , and championing prevention, genetics, and early detection worldwide.
One message stands out throughout the interview:
“You won’t know unless you try.”
A simple sentence that helped shape a career which would later influence cancer care across continents.
At a time of rapid advances in immunotherapy, precision medicine, and AI, Prof. Balch reminds us that progress is not only about discovery, but about making knowledge accessible early enough to save lives.
A powerful reflection on leadership, mentorship, innovation, and the future of global oncology.
Read the full CancerWorld interview by Gevorg Tamamyan.”
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