Cancer in Our Community
by Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center
Hosted by Dr. Brandon Blue and produced by the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, at Moffitt Cancer Center, Cancer in Our Community is a podcast that discusses Black health disparities. Why? Because while cancer is a disease that could affect any of us or our loved ones, the Black community is at greater risk. Whether that's through poor diagnosis or treatment, Black people are more likely to develop and die from many cancers. But there are those studying how to close these gaps in health care and ensure that Black patients and those close to them receive the care that they deserve.
Episodes
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Dr. Jenny Vidrine & Ms. Allie Nguyen - Research in our Community
October 21st marks the beginning of National Health Education week, and what better way to celebrate that than by speaking with the health educators and scientists who are bringing research out of the labs and into the local communities? Enter Dr. Jenny Vidrine and Allie Nguyen . Through leading...
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Dr. Peter Kanetsky - Shedding light on skin cancers
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70, but Dr. Peter Kanetsky is working to tackle this through his work as an epidemiologist. This subject seems particularly apt for those of us living in “The Sunshine State” as we head into summer, but it’s not just Floridians who are at…
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Ms. Delilah Hernandez - The Patient Pioneers
Cancer treatments come in many forms: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and more recently immunotherapy. While there are many types of treatment, they all undergo the same important checks to assess effectiveness and safety through clinical trials. But what is a clinical trial? Why should...
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Dr. Saima Rashid and Dr. Parmvir Bahia - The Caregiver's episode part 2
Terms like hospice and palliative care can instantly make us think of worst case scenarios, but whether you are a patient or a caregiver, they should be considered a normal part of the experience offered by experts in Supportive Care Medicine. Treating a patient is not just about killing the...
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Mr. Travis Coy & Dr. Parmvir Bahia - The Caregiver's Episode part 1
Cancer is a profoundly disabling illness, whether that is due to side effects from the life-saving treatments or the disease itself. Understandably then, patients need constant and vital support in the form of caregivers, but who do we consider to be a caregiver, and what does their role involve?...
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Dr. Dorothie Durosier Mertilus & Dr. Clement Gwede - Sante! To your good health
June is recognized in the US as Caribbean-American Heritage Month. So what better time to say Sante! or Cheers! to recognize the important achievements of researchers working to support members of the Caribbean community. We speak with Dr. Dorothie Durosier Mertilus about how important it is it...
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Dr. Matt Schabath - Bringing your whole self
Why does it matter if someone identifies as LGBTQ+ or is recognized as a sexual gender minority? What do these terms even mean, and why are they relevant to cancer care? Dr. Matthew Schabath talks about this and more as he describes his work as an epidemiologist, initiatives using AI in…
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Drs. Steven Bradley & Susan Vadaparampil - Podcasting is the new Black
The mission of Moffitt Cancer Center is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Their commitment goes beyond treatment—exploring every possible avenue to support their community. Sharing information is among the simplest tools and can in itself save lives. This episode addresses how...
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Drs. Brandon Blue and Sarimar Agosto - The Crossover Episode
Health disparities in cancer care are driven by many different factors and many marginalized communities will be impacted in different ways. On the flip side, many socio-economic factors will mean that patients from diverse backgrounds will be impacted in similar ways. In this “Crossover”…
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Dr. Renee Brady - Cancer by numbers
May is National Cancer Research month. It is dedicated to all those investigating the causes, prevention, treatment and cure for the diverse diseases that constitute cancer. From everyone studying individual cells through to whole humans. It’s perhaps easy to understand the role that biologists…
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Dr. Jessica Islam & Mr. Precshard Williams - The Complicated Case of Cancer and HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system and, if left untreated, can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). While there is no cure, treatments mean that people with HIV can live long and fulfilling lives. But if this is a podcast about…
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Dr. Kosj Yamoah & Mr. Lansing Scriven - A PSA about your PSA
Getting a cancer diagnosis is never easy, even with a family history. This is the story of our guest Lanse Scriven, who found himself receiving news that he had prostate cancer. From diagnosis, through treatment, to annual check ups, Lanse has had the support of Dr. Kosj Yamoah - a radiation...
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Dr. B. Lee Green & Ms. Valerie Goddard - Part of the Family
Ms. Valerie Goddard is an expert in creating equitable educational programming. Dr. B. Lee Green is an experienced researcher in understanding health disparities. So what do they have in common? The answer: passion for helping the Black and African American community navigate cancer. Both have...
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Dr. Jhanelle Gray - As the smoke clears
Dr. Jhanelle Gray is a renowned thoracic medical oncologist and clinical scientist, who is actively involved and leads numerous clinical research trials which have greatly influenced treatments for lung cancer. She also serves on many committees and boards to pay it forward to the next generation...
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Dr. Edmondo Robinson - The future is digital
Dr. Robinson is an MD with an MBA and a master’s degree in health policy research. As well as treating patients, he also leads Moffitt’s Center for Digital Health which uses tools of IT, Health Data Services, and Digital Innovation. What does that all mean? Listen in to hear Edmondo discuss how...
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Dr. Iman Washington - Keeping things close to your chest
Dr. Iman Washington is a radiation oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center where she treats breast cancer patients with radiation therapy. She is also interested in research to better understand how breast cancer arises and how this knowledge can be used to improve cancer care for underserved...
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Dr. Brandon Blue - Blood is thicker than water
Dr. Brandon Blue is an oncologist in Malignant Hematology meaning he is a doctor who treats blood cancers. But he is also a researcher interested in how education and behaviors can change health outcomes. Listen as Brandon talks about why he’s so engaged in community outreach. Learn more about…
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About this show
Hosted by Dr. Brandon Blue and produced by the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, at Moffitt Cancer Center, Cancer in Our Community is a podcast that discusses Black health disparities. Why? Because while cancer is a disease that could affect any of us or our loved ones, the Black community is at greater risk. Whether that's through poor diagnosis or treatment, Black people are more likely to develop and die from many cancers. But there are those studying how to close these gaps in health care and ensure that Black patients and those close to them receive the care that they deserve.
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Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center