Uncovering Blind Spots to Advance Equity in Prostate Cancer Care

In this episode of the Empowering Providers to Empower Patients (EPEP) podcast, host Dr. Nicole Rochester interviews Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham about the hidden blind spots shaping cancer outcomes today. From misclassified cell lines to overlooked risk factors in primary care, this insightful conversation reveals where provider awareness falls short, and how those gaps translate into missed opportunities for early detection, equitable screening, and truly personalized care.Key Topics in this PodcastHidden blind spots in provider awareness that limit early detection and screeningHow genetic ancestry, tumor heterogeneity, and protein expression influence precision medicineWhy PSA screening guidance fails to reach high-risk groups, and how to fix itThe importance of individualized screening conversations in primary careCommunity-based initiatives like Blitz the Barriers that improve outcomes for highest-risk populationsSee More from Empowering Providers to Empower Patients (EPEP)