Best Alberta Lung Podcasts (2024)

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Best Of ASCO 2024 37:21

1h ago37:21

37:21

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price and Dr. Rosalyn Juergens, Medical Oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Center and Co-Chair of LCC's Medical Advisory Committee, discuss the top highlights in lung cancer research presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Conference held in Chicago this past June.By Lung Cancer Canada

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Paws and Breathe: Everything Pets and Lung Health 55:22

1h ago55:22

55:22

On the 30th episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with veterinarian and Director of Animal Health at the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Michelle Meckelborg. Pivoting from our normal conversations about humans and lung health, the two discuss everything animals and pets! From short-nosed pugs to Dr. Meckelborg's real life experiences of …

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Research in Canada: Equity in Clinical Trials 30:31

3h ago30:31

30:31

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with guests Dr. Lacey Pitre, Medical Oncolgist & Dr. Stacey Santi, Medical Research Chair at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ontario. Drs. Pitre and Santi are one of the recipients of a $100,000 research grant offered jointly by Pfizer Canada, Lung Cancer Canada, Lung Health Foundation, and Assoc…

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Living with Asthma: Stories and Strategies 54:15

13d ago54:15

54:15

The 'Patient Spotlight Series' is back in action and we're here to teach you about what it's like to have asthma! On this episode of the show, Jacobs sits down with lifelong asthma patient, Jessica Poirier. They discuss stereotypes, the challenges of asthma, and the disease progression from childhood through to the adult years. We're so grateful to…

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Joys & Challenges Of Lung Cancer Care In Rural Communities 40:53

15d ago40:53

40:53

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with Dr. Michela Febbraro and Dr. Silvana Spadafora, Medical Oncologists at the Algoma District Cancer Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, ON and also, mother-and daughter-duo. They talk about the joys, challenges, and everything in between of living and caring for patients with lung cancer in rural and remote…

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Research in Canada: Dr. Alain Tremblay GOMRG Winner 22:51

2M ago22:51

22:51

In today's episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Alain Tremblay, Professor of Medicine and Respirologist at the University of Calgary and Medical Lead of the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening program. Dr. Tremblay is the winner of the 2023 Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant for his project on implementing artificial intelligence (AI) …

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What is Epidemiology? 52:31

2M ago52:31

52:31

As summer is approaching in Alberta, the warmer temperatures remind us of fun things like water parks on a warm sunny day and a bike ride through your favourite park. They also remind us of the not-so-fun-things, like wildfires and climate change. On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Epidemiologist, Dr. Scott Weichenthal…

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Spotlight on Lung Cancer in Alberta 20:56

3M ago20:56

20:56

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Nina Snyder, Chief Operations Officer at Alberta Lung. Nina introduces Alberta Lung as an organization and what they do to support Albertans living with lung disease, factors like radon and air quality that may lead to a lung cancer diagnosis, challenges like isolation, youth vaping and e-ciga…

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The "C" Word 1:01:26

3M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

It almost seems like a bad word. The "C" word. Cancer. Today, Jacob sits down with Dr. Quincy Chu and Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price to discuss everything lung cancer. They talk about Lung Cancer Canada, new lung cancer treatments, and Dr. Wheatley-Prince's podcast called Lung Cancer Voices. This was an amazing discussion bridging health policy with every…

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Research in Canada: Pfizer Grant Winner Dr. Rosalyn Juergens 19:34

4M ago19:34

19:34

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr Rosalyn Juergens, Medical Oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Center in Hamilton, ON and Chair of LCC's Medical Advisory Committee. Dr. Juergens is one of the winners of the Quality Improvement Grant aimed at elevating the care and outcomes of Canadians living with metastatic NSCLC. She cha…

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Precision Coordination 57:22

4M ago57:22

57:22

The University of Alberta Lung Transplant Program performs the highest volume of transplants per capita in Canada and boasts the best survival rates of any other program in the country. This is in no small part due to dedicated and experienced transplant coordinators like Marianne Goodvin, our guest on the show today. We discuss a day in the life o…

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All About Oligoradiation and CURB 25:46

4M ago25:46

25:46

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Amir Safavi, final-year Radiation Oncology Resident at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Jillian Tsai, Staff Radiation Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. They preface the chat with radiation 101, describe what "oligo-" means in the context of oligoradiation, oligometastises & …

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The Palliative Care Early and Systematic (PaCES) Project 26:53

5M ago26:53

26:53

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price speaks to the team of The Palliative Care Early and Systematic (PaCES) Project out of the University of Calgary: Dr. Jessica Simon, Associate Professor and Head of the Division of Palliative Medicine; Lisa Shirt, RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist; and Tim Monds, stage 4 lung cancer survivor. What is the PaCES pr…

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Don't Sleep on Radon 58:51

5M ago58:51

58:51

This month's show has us talking about all things health policy and indoor air quality. Jacob sits down with lawyer and PhD, Dr. Noah Quastel, to talk about radon, sustainability, and law and policy. They discuss why it is so important to advocate to your local politicians about causes that are important to you, specifically issues related to lung …

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Research in Canada: GOMRG Winner Dr. Enam Alsrayheen 17:40

6M ago17:40

17:40

In the second episode of our "Research in Canada" series, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price meets with Dr. Enam Alsrayheen, Health Outcomes Scientist at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, who is a recipient of the 2023 Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant. Dr. Alsrayheen speaks about her research implementing a community lung clinic in the rural areas of Cape …

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Transplantation across the Nation 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

We've got another double-researcher episode for you! On today's show, we talk all things lung transplant with Dr. Jason Weatherald and Dr. Kieran Halloran. Dr. Weatherald is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and focusses on pulmonary vascular disease. Dr. Halloran is an Associate Professor at the U of A and lung transplantation is…

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Research in Canada: LAA Winner Dr. Alison Wallace 15:04

7M ago15:04

15:04

In the first episode of our "Research in Canada" series, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price speaks with Dr. Alison Wallace, Thoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor, Dalhousie University, recipient of a 2023 Lung Ambition Award. Dr. Wallace speaks about her research project focused on improving female patients’ quality of life when undergoing lung cancer surg…

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Respiratory Research! 54:31

7M ago54:31

54:31

New year, new show! We talk 'all-things-vaping' with two experts in the field of lung health in Alberta! Dr. Harissios Vliagoftis is a Professor at the University of Alberta and focuses on immunology, asthma, and allergies. Dr. Paul Forsythe has his PhD in immunopharmacology and runs The Forsythe Lab that researches the connection between the lungs…

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Best Of ESMO 2023 38:10

8M ago38:10

38:10

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Vishal Navani, Medical Oncologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, and Dr. Andrea Fung, Thoracic Medical Oncologist in Kingston Health Sciences Centre. They chat about the latest developments in lung cancer research at the 2023 ESMO conference in Madrid, Spain this past October.…

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RSV and Me 1:00:53

8M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

On today's show, we talk about everything Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) with two guys who know a thing or two about the disease. Dr. Dion Neame is a pediatrician and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. Amit Gupta has a Doctorate in Pharmacy who is passionate about enhancing immunization rates in marginalized communities. The tr…

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A Special Interview with Dann Wonser (2023 Evening of Hope) 24:27

9M ago24:27

24:27

In this special episode from our 2023 Evening of Hope, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dann Wonser, lung cancer survivor and advocate in Portland, OR. Dann dives into his journey with lung cancer and beating the odds of survival once handed to him, sharing his inspiring journey with others, and his most recent venture in writing his book, Se…

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Behind the Screen 50:09

9M ago50:09

50:09

For the first time in our show's history we devote an entire episode to one of the biggest topics in lung health, lung cancer! Jacob sits down with Dr. Alain Tremblay and Stephanie Fisher Dortman to discuss lung cancer screening, risk factors related to lung cancer, and tips to reduce your chances of developing the disease! A massive thank-you to t…

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Best of WCLC 2023 (Part 2) 20:13

9M ago20:13

20:13

In this second installment of the two-part "Best of WCLC 2023" series, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price continues the conversation with Dr. Cheryl Ho, Medical Oncologist at BC Cancer, and Dr. Jonathan Riess, Professor of Medicine at UC Davis in California, to discuss the highlights of this year's World Conference in Lung Cancer in Singapore. This episode fo…

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Best of WCLC 2023 (Part 1) 34:48

10M ago34:48

34:48

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Cheryl Ho, Medical Oncologist at BC Cancer, and Dr. Jonathan Riess, Professor of Medicine at UC Davis in California, to discuss the highlights of this year's World Conference in Lung Cancer in Singapore. A new wave of drugs for lung cancer, unique screening projects from around the globe, …

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Climate, Environment, and Lung Health! 52:01

10M ago52:01

52:01

How do environmental factors affect lung health? Can climate change really damage your lungs? These are just a few of the questions that Jacob discusses with Melanie Langille, President and CEO of NB Lung. The duo dive into the world of environmental sciences to discuss how simple things in our everyday lives can have detrimental effects on our lun…

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All About MAID 33:59

11M ago33:59

33:59

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Sara Moore, Medical Oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital, on the topic of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). What is MAID, the history behind it, how MAID works, and alternatives to MAID. ***Lung Cancer Canada acknowledges this may be a sensitive and emotional topic for some list…

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The Helmet from the Future 53:12

11M ago53:12

53:12

Picture a scuba diving helmet... but this helmet isn't for breathing underwater, it's to help those with lung disease! Join Jacob on September's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast as he takes a deep dive into the world of lung health technology with Arpan Grover, Co-Founder and CEO of Clarivent Medical, Inc. They discuss Clarivent's newest creation…

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Treatment After Progression: What's Next 35:21

12M ago35:21

35:21

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Natasha Leighl, Medical Oncologist and Lung Site Lead at Princess Margaret Cancer Center on the highly requested topic of Treatment Upon Progression: What's Next. Where and why do cancers become drug-resistant, what can we do about it, the challenges of the regulatory process for new treat…

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Some Burning Questions... 1:02:00

1y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

It's a little smoky out there but Jacob found the researcher for the job! On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob speaks to Dr. Paige Lacy. They discuss her paper on short-term acute exposure to wildfire smoke among Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers during the Fort McMurray wildfires. They also cover the impact of poor air quality on…

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Best Of ASCO 2023 33:51

1y ago33:51

33:51

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Shantanu Banerji, Associate Professor at UManitoba and Medical Oncologist at CancerCare Manitoba, and Dr. Parneet Cheema, Director of Cancer Care and Medical Oncologist at William Osler Health System, about all the new developments at ASCO this year.…

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Tech meets Pulmonary Rehabilitation 58:11

1y ago58:11

58:11

We're back with a brand new episode and we really hit the ground running! On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob interviews the Founder and CEO of iMaster Health, Amanda Holyk. iMaster Health provides online resources for pulmonary rehabilitation and aims to help patients live and breathe better while reducing the economic burden on our …

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Caregiver Story: Filomena Servidio-Italiano 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Filomena Servidio-Italiano, Founder, President & CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Resource and Action Network (CCRAN) about her Uncle Sergio Servidio's journey with lung cancer, and her role as a caregiver.To read Uncle Sergio's story, visit http://bit.ly/SergioServidio…

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Unsung Rewind - Embrace Your Expiry Date 1:15:31

1y ago1:15:31

1:15:31

We're taking a Summer Break! June's episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast is a replay of our most popular episode ever, Embrace Your Expiry Date. The busyness of life caught up to the Unsung Lung team so we are taking a break for June and coming back rejuvenated in July! This month, join host Jacob Sperling in diving back in our vault to rewind and le…

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What's New in Immunotherapy (Part 2) 36:17

1y ago36:17

36:17

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with Dr. David Gandara, Thoracic Oncologist and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis, Sacramento, CA about all things immunotherapy. What is immunotherapy, how does it work, should early-stage patients consider immunotherapy, and why doesn't it work on patients with specific driver mutations?Listen to our pr…

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The Stigma of Lung Disease 51:28

1y ago51:28

51:28

On this month's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with his boss, Nina Snyder, Chief Operations Officer of Alberta Lung, to discuss everything lung disease and stigma. They talk about Nina's scent-induced asthma, her mother's emphysema, and the problems that can arise when those around people with lung disease lack empathy. Thanks …

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Smiles for Clinical Trials 43:21

1+ y ago43:21

43:21

On April's show, Jacob sits down with one of the leading health-tech entrepreneurs in our country! Samantha Gardner, the Director of Patient Advocacy and Outreach at Heal Mary, has a passion for community and connecting patients to clinical trials so that they can be the healthiest versions of themselves. Samantha was the 2022 HSBC Women's Entrepre…

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All About EGFR Lung Cancer 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

35:29

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Dan Breadner, Assistant Professor in Medical Oncology at the University of Western Ontario, about everything you need to know about EGFR-Positive Lung Cancer. What is EGFR, how do you test for it, and what's the latest in EGFR lung cancer research? All these questions answered in our lates…

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The Ian Currie Story 1:03:59

1+ y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

March's episode has Jacob stopped by the police! Well, maybe less stopped by the police and more interviewing a retired RCMP officer. Ian Currie is a retired police officer who recently underwent a double lung transplant. On the show, Jacob and Ian discuss his initial diagnosis, the lung transplant bootcamp that we've heard about lots on this podca…

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Studying Lungs 50:47

1+ y ago50:47

50:47

On February's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob interviews a fellow student! Well, not exactly fellow as in studying the same things, but they are both students! He sits down with Chelsea Manson, a respiratory therapy student at Thompson Rivers University to talk about studying lungs. They discuss why she chose the particular university tha…

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A Mum’s Perspective 1:01:37

1+ y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

On The Unsung Lung Podcast, we know that family is incredibly important in helping those who are struggling with a lung condition. Within the family, our mothers are an integral part of healing and coping. On this episode, Jacob speaks to an amazing mother named Gina. Her son, Vincent, had Cystic Fibrosis and unfortunately did not win his battle wi…

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Clinical Trials 101 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Cheryl Ho, Clinical Associate Professor at UBC and Medical Oncologist at BC Cancer Agency, about all things clinical trials. What is a clinical trial and why are they important? Why is there eligibility criteria and what happens if I don't meet them? Are they really safe? All these questio…

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Patient Stories: Andrea Redway 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Andrea Redway, a stage 4 lung cancer patient in Ottawa, ON about her inspiring cancer journey and how she grew into being the incredible advocate about the disease that she is today.By Lung Cancer Canada

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Who Knows? 54:30

1+ y ago54:30

54:30

On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Kirsten Merle to discuss her undiagnosed lung disease. The pair discuss Alberta's healthcare system, the various side-effects rising out of the medications she was on, and her eventual recovery. Dealing with illness can be hard. It's even harder when you don't know what you're battlin…

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Best Of ESMO 2022 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

27:49

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. David Dawe, Medical Oncologist at Cancer Care Manitoba, and Dr. Stephanie Snow, President of LCC and Medical Oncologist at QEII Health Sciences Center to discuss their experiences and highlights at the ESMO Congress this past September in Paris, France.…

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Mon parcours avec le cancer du poumon: Catherine Larose 28:27

2y ago28:27

28:27

Dans notre premier podcast en français, l'oncologue médical Dr. Normand Blais parle avec Catherine Larose, survivante d'un cancer du poumon de stade 4 et défenseure passionnée des patients, au cours de son parcours.* * *In our first French podcast, medical oncologist Dr. Normand Blais speaks with Catherine Larose, stage 4 lung cancer survivor and p…

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Come be a Nerd, Learn about GERD 57:31

2y ago57:31

57:31

Ever wonder how our GI tract is connected to our lungs? Or how histamines can affect your gut health? On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob discusses what food can do for our lungs and overall health with Tracey Reed, Holistic Nutritional Consultant. They focus on GERD and how it directly connects to many lung diseases. All of us at Alb…

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840 Kilometres for Lung Health 51:01

2y ago51:01

51:01

On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob has a great discussion with Chris Sadleir, founder of Walk to Breathe. This initiative is an awareness and fundraising campaign for lung transplant throughout Alberta. Chris walked 840 kilometres over the last two years to raise awareness and he is continuing to spread his knowledge! We are lucky to…

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Advocacy, Research, and Medical Conferences as a Patient: Angus Pratt (Part 2) 27:38

2y ago27:38

27:38

In part 2 of this series, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price speaks to lung cancer survivor and tireless advocate, Angus Pratt on his involvement on an advisory council for research with the Canadian Cancer Society, and recent experience attending medical conferences as a patient. Visit Angus' blog at https://journey.anguspratt.ca/…

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Patient Stories: Angus Pratt (Part 1) 21:51

2y ago21:51

21:51

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price speaks to lung cancer survivor and tireless advocate, Angus Pratt. Angus details his cancer journey and how his diagnosis worked his way into becoming an advocate in the lung cancer space. Visit Angus' blog at https://journey.anguspratt.ca/By Lung Cancer Canada

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How to Tackle a Radioactive Gas 52:34

2y ago52:34

52:34

Always wanted to learn about radon but never wanted to take the time and read all those pamphlets? Well, do we have the episode for you! On September's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob is joined by a trio of lung health ambassadors from across Canada, Jen, Tod, and Bethany, as they discuss Tackle Radon! An initiative created to spread rado…

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