Dr. Brian Gonzalez - Que duermas bien
Cancer in our Community
Bienvenidos a Cáncer en Nuestra Comunidad. Un podcast donde tratamos temas de equidad sanitaria en la comunidad hispana y latino americana. Cuando pensamos en tratar una enfermedad, solemos empezar a considerar lo físico, por ejemplo, la cirugía o la medicación. Pero la psicología y las terapias conductuales también juegan un rol importante, incluso en el tratamiento de enfermedades como el cáncer. En este episodio hablamos con el Dr. Brian González sobre su investigación para ayudar a los pacientes a cambiar comportamientos para mejorar su salud al dejar de fumar o...
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Dr. Jessica Islam & Mr. Precshard Williams - The Complicated Case of Cancer and HIV
Cancer in our Community
Welcome to Cancer in our Community, where we're having conversations about Black health equity. 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 cancer, why are we talking about HIV? Join our guests: Dr. Jessica Islam; an epidemiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, and Precshard Williams; an advocate and educator at CAN Community Health. Learn more...
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Dra. Sarimar Agosto Salgado & Sra. Viviana Suarez - Parte de la Familia
Cancer in our Community
Bienvenidos a Cáncer en Nuestra Comunidad. Un podcast donde tratamos temas de equidad sanitaria en la comunidad hispana y latino americana. No importa quién seas o de donde vengas: no es fácil recibir una diagnosis de cáncer. Pero si eres integrante de la comunidad hispana y latinoamericana, esta noticia puede ser un desafío único que puede dar lugar a que los pacientes no reciban la mejor atención disponible. Por eso les presentamos a la Dra. Sarimar Agosto Salgado y a Viviana Suárez, que están trabajando para crear mayor equidad y mejor atención médica para los...
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Dr. Kosj Yamoah & Mr. Lansing Scriven - A PSA about your PSA
Cancer in our Community
Welcome to Cancer in our Community, where we're having conversations about Black health equity. 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 oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center. In addition to treating his patients, Kosj has a research focus on the biologic factors that predispose African American men to higher prostate cancer incidence and...
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Dr. B. Lee Green & Ms. Valerie Goddard - Part of the Family
Cancer in our Community
Welcome to Cancer in our Community, where we're having conversations about Black health equity. 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 worked together on many outreach initiatives, with the most recent being the George Edgecomb Society. Listen in as our guests talk about developing trust, and how including diverse community voices in funding...
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Dr. Jhanelle Gray - As the smoke clears
Cancer in our Community
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 of minority physicians, and to speak up when designing studies and treating patients, to ensure that Black patients also get the best care.
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Dr. Edmondo Robinson - The future is digital
Cancer in our Community
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 using data can improve outcomes for patients and cancer hospitals, while addressing concerns about data security.
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Dr. Iman Washington - Keeping things close to your chest
Cancer in our Community
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 populations. We spoke to Iman about therapy, clinical trials and the importance of breast cancer screening.
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Dr. Brandon Blue - Blood is thicker than water
Cancer in our Community
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 the common features of blood cancers, and how you can learn to identify them and advocate for better treatment for you and your loved ones.
info_outlineWelcome to Cancer in our Community, where we're having conversations about Black health equity.
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 of minority physicians, and to speak up when designing studies and treating patients, to ensure that Black patients also get the best care.
This episode is brought to you by a generous gift from Dr. Michael Vogelbaum and Ms. Judith Rosman via the TOP Jewish Foundation.
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