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Real Cancer Talk

Real Cancer Talk

By: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Welcome to Real Cancer Talk, a podcast dedicated to addressing the real issues impacting cancer patients, health care providers, researchers, survivors, and their communities. We're committed to ensuring that the miracle medicines reach every community, and helping ensure that every person touched by cancer knows we are in this together. One team, one fight.

Brought to you by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and hosted by Dr. Rob Winn.

Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and beyond, who share their insights on the latest research, innovative treatments, and community-driven initiatives. We also highlight personal stories and experiences from those affected by cancer, providing a platform for voices that need to be heard.

  • Understanding and addressing the root causes of cancer disparities.
  • Promoting awareness and prevention strategies to reduce cancer incidence.
  • Highlighting the importance of community engagement and support in the fight against cancer.

Join us in our mission to bridge the gap in cancer care. Subscribe to our podcast, share episodes with your network, and get involved in local cancer awareness and prevention programs. Together, we can make a difference—one team, one fight.

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Episodes
  • Community Conversations: Interview with Jennifer Pegher from Association of the American Cancer Institute

    Community Conversations: Interview with Jennifer Pegher from Association of the American Cancer Institute
    Jul 14 2025

    Welcome to Community Conversations, a podcast hosted by Community Clovia, where real talk meets real impact. Join regular guest Dr. Robert Winn, director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, and special guest Jennifer Pegher from the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI), as they explore how AACI’s work is transforming cancer care across the country. From improving cancer screening and prevention to advancing treatment and advocacy, each episode dives into the stories, science, and strategies that are changing lives. Whether you're a patient, provider, or passionate about public health, this show brings the cancer conversation to your community.

    This interview originally aired in June 2025.

    Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.org

    Facebook: /vcumasseycancercenter

    Instagram: @vcumassey

    VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America's cancer research efforts. 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.
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    22 mins
  • Community Conversations: Mary Simmons Shares her Clinical Trials Story

    Community Conversations: Mary Simmons Shares her Clinical Trials Story
    Jun 30 2025

    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.org

    Facebook: /vcumasseycancercenter

    Instagram: @vcumassey

    VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America's cancer research efforts. 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.
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    25 mins
  • Community Conversations: Cancer Prevention Starts with Screening, Community Outreach & Engagement

    Community Conversations: Cancer Prevention Starts with Screening, Community Outreach & Engagement
    Jul 14 2025

    Cancer prevention and screenings are widely available and contribute the reduction in cancer deaths that we're seeing.

    Dr. Robert Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Community Clovia are joined by Dr. Electra Paskett, Chair of Cancer Prevention at Ohio State University to discuss the importance of cancer screenings and prevention. Dr. Paskett explains the widespread availability of cancer screenings and the data behind why screenings and cancer prevention are contributing to the reduction in cancer deaths. Then the conversation touches on the importance of community engagement to get more involved in cancer prevention and screenings.

    This interview originally aired in March 2025.

    Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.org

    Facebook: /vcumasseycancercenter

    Instagram: @vcumassey

    VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America's cancer research efforts. 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.
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    24 mins

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