The Appointment You Can't Afford to Skip: Colorectal Cancer, Advocacy, and Survival
Real Cancer Talk · Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Show Notes
"It’s easy to say 'I'll do it later'...until later becomes too late. Here is why the time for your colorectal screening is right now."
Join Dr. Robert Winn (Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center) and Community Clovia as they sit down with survivor and advocate Julianne Duvall, executive director of CancerLINC, a Richmond non-profit that links cancer patients and their families to legal, financial, and community resources to solve the non-medical obstacles that arise with a cancer diagnosis. Julianne shares her personal journey from diagnosis to activism, while also highlighting the tools and resources provided by CancerLINC to patients and their families. Whether you’re a survivor, a caregiver, or someone looking to learn the facts about colorectal cancer, this episode offers the insight and encouragement you need to prioritize your wellness.
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VCU 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.