Real Cancer Talk
Real Cancer Talk
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Welcome to Real Cancer Talk, a podcast dedicated to addressing the real issues impacting cancer patients, health care providers, researchers, survivors, and their communities. We're committed to ensuring that the miracle medicines reach every community, and helping ensure that every person touched by cancer knows we are in this together. One team, one fight.Brought to you by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and hosted by Dr. Rob Winn.Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and beyond, who share their insights on the latest research, innovative treatments, and community-driven initiatives. We also highlight personal stories and experiences from those affected by cancer, providing a platform for voices that need to be heard.Understanding and addressing the root causes of cancer disparities.Promoting awareness and prevention strategies to reduce cancer incidence.Highlighting the importance of community engagement and support in the fight against cancer.Join us in our mission to bridge the gap in cancer care. Subscribe to our podcast, share episodes with your network, and get involved in local cancer awareness and prevention programs. Together, we can make a difference—one team, one fight.
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The podcast covers critical themes like cancer research advancements, healthcare disparities, patient stories, preventative strategies, and community engagement. Episodes highlight significant topics such as cancer screening importance, addressing disparities in care for Black and Indigenous communities, and exploring nutrition's role in cancer prevention.
Welcome to Real Cancer Talk, a podcast dedicated to addressing the real issues impacting cancer patients, health care providers, researchers, survivors, and their communities. We’re committed to ensuring that the miracle medicines reach every community, and helping ensure that every person touched by cancer knows we are in this together. One team, one fight.
Brought to you by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and hosted by Dr. Rob Winn.
Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and beyond, who share their insights on the latest research, innovative treatments, and community-driven initiatives. We also highlight personal stories and experiences from those affected by cancer, providing a platform for voices that need to be heard.
- Understanding and addressing the root causes of cancer disparities.
- Promoting awareness and prevention strategies to reduce cancer incidence.
- Highlighting the importance of community engagement and support in the fight against cancer.
Join us in our mission to bridge the gap in cancer care. Subscribe to our podcast, share episodes with your network, and get involved in local cancer awareness and prevention programs. Together, we can make a difference—one team, one fight.
In this compelling episode of Community Conversations, host Community Clovia welcomes Dr. Robert Winn and special guest Dr. Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless, Professor of Cancer Policy and Innovation at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Originally aired on KISS Richmond radio, the conversation dives deep into the intersection of cancer research, public health policy, and community engagement.
Dr. Sharpless shares insights from his distinguished career, including his leadership roles at the National Cancer Institute and the FDA, and discusses how innovation and equity must go hand-in-hand in the fight against cancer. The discussion highlights the importance of building trust in underserved communities, advancing clinical trials, and shaping policies that make cancer care more accessible and effective for all.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in health equity, cancer advocacy, and the power of collaboration between science and community voices.
This episode originally aired in October 2025.
Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.org
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VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America’s cancer research efforts. Working with all kinds of cancers, Massey conducts basic, translational and clinical cancer research, provides state-of-the-art treatments and clinical trials, and promotes cancer prevention and education. Since 1974, Massey has served as an internationally recognized center of excellence. It offers the most cancer clinical trials in Virginia and serves patients at multiple locations. Its 1,000-plus researchers, clinicians and staff members are dedicated to improving the quality of human life by developing and delivering effective means to prevent, control and ultimately cure cancer. Visit Massey online at masseycancercenter.org or call 877-4-MASSEY for more information.
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