Real Cancer Talk

Faith leaders play a crucial role in shaping and supporting communities. In this inspiring episode of Community Conversations, Clovia and Dr. Robert Winn welcome Rudene Mercer Haynes and Rev. Rachel Pierce, the founders of the Facts and Faith Fridays podcast. They share the story behind the creation of this impactful program and discuss its importance in reaching and educating the community on critical health issues through the trusted voices of faith leaders. Tune in to learn how Facts and Faith Fridays is making a difference and how you can get involved in this meaningful initiative.This interview originally aired in October 2023.Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

In this episode of Cancer Conversations: One Team, One Fight, we delve into the world of clinical trials and their crucial role in developing new cancer treatments. Join Dr. Robert Winn, Community Clovia, and Dr. Andrew Poklepovic as they discuss the importance of clinical trials, dispel common myths, and provide a clear picture of what participating in a clinical trial looks like for cancer patients today.This interview originally aired in September 2023.Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

Cancer prevention and treatment can be profoundly influenced by the choices we make every day. In this enlightening episode of Community Conversations, Clovia and Dr. Robert Winn are joined by Dr. David Turner to explore the impact of modifiable risk factors on cancer risk and treatment. They delve into how lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress management, can not only reduce the likelihood of developing cancer but also enhance the effectiveness of treatments for those already diagnosed. Tune in to learn practical tips and evidence-based strategies for making positive changes that support overall health and well-being.This interview originally aired in July 2023.Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

A unique Real Cancer Talk: Facts & Faith Fridays as Dr. Robert Winn and community leaders are joined by Erica Phillips, MD, MS; OreOluwa Comfort Aluko and students from the VCU Massey Cancer Center's Summer Healthcare Experience (SHE) in Oncology program to give insight into different walks in the field of oncology. Dr. Phillips discusses her journey to becoming a primary care physician or the “gatekeeper” to seeing an oncologist, then OreOluwa Comfort Aluko talks about her path as a medical student pursuing oncology and finally hearing from some of the students in the SHE program.This interview originally aired in July 2023.Facts and Faith Fridays Website: https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

A double feature on this edition of Real Cancer Talk: Facts & Faith Fridays, as Dr. Robert Winn and Dr. Arnethea Sutton was joined by Elaine Perry, M.D., Health Director of the Virginia Department of Health, to learn more about human metapneumovirus and the developments around treating the virus. Then Jessica Young Brown, Ph.D., LCP, Facts & Faith Friday's new resident therapist, joins to share about how our rest can be restorative.This interview originally aired in June 2023.Facts and Faith Fridays Website: https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

On this edition of Real Cancer Talk: Facts & Faith Fridays, Dr. Robert Winn and community leaders welcomed Dr. Joseph Mikhael, Chief Medical Officer for the International Myeloma Foundation to discuss efforts being made to educate the community about multiple myeloma. Dr. Mikhael also touches on the disparities in multiple myeloma and why the disease is impacting communities of color in particular. Later artists Sir James Thornhill and Hamilton Glass, who were behind the new design for the Massey on the Move mobile health units, share how the local community inspired them.This interview originally aired in April 2023.Facts and Faith Fridays Website: https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

Dr. Robert Winn is joined by Dr. Selwyn Vickers, president and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, for a special edition of Real Cancer Talk in a series for Black History Month with The Cancer History Project podcast. Dr. Vickers overviews his early career, how to tackle health disparities, and his plans for expanding access to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.This interview originally aired in February 2023.Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

Dr. Robert Winn welcomes Dr. Richard Silvera, associate program director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital, for a special edition of Real Cancer Talk in a series for Black History Month with The Cancer History Project podcast. Dr. Silvera, one of the first recipients of the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program grant, discusses his work of building trust with communities in the Bronx dealing with a heavy burden of anal cancer.This interview originally aired in February 2023.Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

On this “fireside chat” edition of Facts & Faith Fridays, Dr. Robert Winn and community leaders are joined by Special Advisor for Special Projects for the White House, Francis Collins, M.D, Ph.D. to talk about the current state of science and community outreach and engagement. Dr. Collins first discusses the intersection of facts and faith in the scientific communities and the importance of effective communication in fighting misinformation. Then Dr. Winn asks Dr. Collins about different aspects of the Cancer Moonshot initiative aimed at accelerating progress in cancer prevention and treatment.This interview originally aired in January 2023.Dr. Francis Collins led the Human Genome Project, mapping the entire human DNA sequence, and discovered genes for diseases like cystic fibrosis and type 2 diabetes. He is also a passionate advocate for the integration of science and faith, founding The BioLogos Foundation to promote dialogue between the two. Join us as Dr. Collins shares his invaluable insights and experiences.Facts and Faith Fridays Website: https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

Dr. Robert Winn and Dr. John Stewart welcomes Dr. Harold Freeman, Founding director of NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities, for a special edition of Real Cancer Talk in a series for Black History Month with The Cancer History Project podcast. Dr. Freeman tells the story of how he got into surgery in Harlem during the 1960s with the goal to “cut cancer out of Harlem,” but discovered patients were seeking treatment too late due to a number of disparities. Dr. Freeman explains later how this path led him to becoming the “founding father” of patient navigation, an advance in helping people who face disparities treat cancer.This interview originally aired in February 2022.Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.

Clinical trials are not experimental. They are an extension of the standard of care and personalized for the individual.Dr. Robert Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Community Clovia welcomed cancer survivor and Massey Cancer Champion Mary Simmons to share her journey. Simmons speaks passionately about how clinical trials at Massey saved her life after a diagnosis of acute lymphoma leukemia gave her only two weeks to live. Dr. Winn, Community Clo and Simmons then talk about her advocacy for clinical trials as an extension of standard care and dispel the myth that clinical trials are experimental.This interview originally aired in April 2025.Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram: @vcumasseyVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. 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.