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Real Cancer Talk

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

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

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50:13

Bridging the Gap Between Faith, Facts, and Healthcare

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2026/03/06

In this impactful episode of Real Cancer Talk, host Dr. Rob Winn and the Facts and Faith Fridays team welcome Dr. B. Cameron Webb for a deep dive into the intersection of public health, policy, and community trust.The discussion centers on the vital role of faith-based leadership in addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring that medical advancements reach the most vulnerable populations. Dr. Webb shares insights from his experience in health policy and clinical practice, highlighting why

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26:06

Beyond the Myths: What Modern Radiation Oncology...

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2026/03/03

In this special Black History Month episode, Dr. Todd Adams joins Dr. Rob Winn and Community Clovia to bridge the gap between historical medical distrust in clinical trials and the life-saving "good news" of modern radiation oncology. Dr. Adams breaks down how radiation therapy has evolved from a blunt tool into a precise, targeted treatment, and why understanding your options is the first step toward resilience.Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.orgFacebook: /vcumasseycancercenterInstagram:

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31:55

Strengthening the Oncology Workforce: A Conversation...

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2026/02/27

In this powerful closing episode of our special collaborative series between The Cancer Letter and Real Cancer Talk celebrating Black History Month, we sit down with Dr. Joni Nelson, the Assistant Director for the Office of Workforce Development at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Reflecting on a month of honoring history and looking toward the future, Dr. Nelson shares her expertise on the critical intersection of education, workforce representation, and community outreach. We dive into her role in

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42:50

From Rhodes Scholar to Thoracic Surgeon: A...

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2026/02/23

What does it take to become a "superhero" in the field of cancer research? In a collaboration with The Cancer Letter, Dr. Robert Winn interviews a true pioneer, Dr. Malcolm Brock.In this episode, Dr. Brock opens up about the "forks in the road" that defined his career. He discusses the influence of early mentors, his time as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, and his fascinating detour into Japanese biotechnology research, where he even authored a book in Japanese. Dr. Brock explains how he balances the

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39:28

The Arc of Impact: Dr. Oladele Olopade on Breast...

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2026/02/18

"I didn't come here to just be another doctor. I came here to ask the questions that nobody else was asking, because if we don't look at the genetics of everyone, we aren't practicing medicine; we’re just practicing a subset of it."In this powerful episode of The Cancer Letter, Dr. Rob Winn sits down with a true giant in the field of oncology: Dr. Oladele Olopade.As the Director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health at the University of Chicago and a 2025 MacArthur "Genius

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43:12

Beyond the White Coat: Dr. Otis Brawley on the...

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2026/02/13

“The idea that I would not go to college was just not acceptable.”In this episode of The Cancer Letter, Dr. Robert Winn sits down with the legendary Dr. Otis Brawley, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins and former Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Brawley shares a deeply personal look into his upbringing in Detroit, discussing how his parents, who did not finish high school, instilled in him an unshakable expectation of excellence and higher education. He

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24:44

Community Conversations: Cancer Policy & Health...

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2026/02/10

"We’ve made progress, but we’ve got to remember that there’s just more to do."In this latest installment of our Community Conversations series, Delegate Delores McQuinn joins Dr. Robert Winn and Clovia Lawrence to discuss the intersection of policy and the fight against cancer. Delegate McQuinn reflects on her years of service in the Virginia General Assembly, what the Virginia Cancer Caucus is and why she remains "full throttle" when it comes to advocating for her constituents' health and

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30:51

Real Cancer Talk: Stopping Cervical Cancer -...

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2026/02/03

In this bonus episode of Real Cancer Talk, Dr. Robert Winn is joined by Dr. Katherine Tossas, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Director of Catchment Area Data Analytics (CADA), and Dr. Chelsea Salyer, a gynecologic oncologist and lead for the gynecologic oncology clinical trial program at VCU Health, for a discussion focused on Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the latest updates in cervical cancer screenings.Dr. Salyer discusses some of the misconceptions surrounding cervical cancer, the

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32:50

Facts and Faith Fridays: HPV & Cervical Cancer

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2026/01/27

In this episode of Real Cancer Talk Massey leads an important conversation on protecting our health together by addressing HPV and cervical cancer prevention. OB-GYN specialist Dr. Tashima Lambert Giles shares powerful patient stories and explains how cervical cancer develops, who is most at risk, and why routine screening such as Pap tests and HPV testing remains one of the most effective tools for early detection and prevention. Pediatric nurse practitioner Janice McGirt highlights the critical

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25:59

Real Cancer Talk: Motorsports Partnerships Expand...

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2026/01/20

In this episode of Real Cancer Talk from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Rob Winn sits down with Chris Williams, owner and CEO of the SMART Modified Tour (Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams Tour), to explore an unexpected but powerful idea: motorsports can help bring cancer education and care awareness to rural communities.From the deep roots of modified racing to the tight-knit “family” culture of local tracks, Williams explains why racing is more than entertainment—it’s a community

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24:49

Community Conversations: Dr. Kim Rhoads Discusses...

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2026/01/14

In this episode adapted from the Community Conversations podcast with Community Clovia, we welcome Dr. Kim Rhoads, the associate director of community outreach and engagement at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Rhoads provides insight on pancreatic cancer following the tragic passing of Richmond legend D'Angelo, why pancreatic cancer is more common in certain populations and what people in the community can do to be proactive in their healthcare. Later Dr. Rhoads shares about the purpose

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24:36

Community Conversations: Beating the Holiday Blues at...

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2025/12/22

In this Community Conversations: The Black Health Wins episode, Miss Community Clovia Lawrence welcomes Dr. Robert Winn (VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center) and clinical social worker Freda Wilkins to talk about the holiday season’s emotional highs and lows when cancer is in the picture—whether someone is newly diagnosed, in treatment, surviving, or caregiving. They unpack why the holidays can amplify stress: disrupted routines, pressure to “show up,” fatigue from treatment, grief around empty

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29:00

Real Cancer Talk: How Science, Collaboration, and...

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Real Cancer Talk, Dr. Robert Winn sits down with Dr. Julian Adams—President and CEO of Stand Up To Cancer and one of the world’s leading oncology researchers—for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of cancer science.Dr. Adams reflects on his journey from a childhood fascination with invention to decades of drug development in HIV and cancer, and how that path ultimately led him to Stand Up To Cancer. Together, he and Dr. Winn explore why curiosity is

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49:30

Facts & Faith Friday: Media Literacy and the Power of AI

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2025/12/08

Lisa Manganello has been a librarian at South Brunswick High School for the past seventeen years, where she was recognized as Educator of the Year in 2015. An active member of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians, Lisa presents regularly on information literacy. Recent presentations include Now What?: Information Literacy Lessons for the High School Library, Diverse Readers, Diverse Books: New Titles to Build a Culture of Reading, and Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Information Literacy

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28:32

Community Conversations: The TRUTH Project -...

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2025/12/04

In this powerful episode of Community Conversations / Black Health Wins, host Miss Community Clovia sits down with Dr. Robert Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center; Dr. Katherine Tossas, Associate Co-Director of Global Oncology; and Suzanne Brown of the Chickahominy Tribe—the catalyst behind the TRUTH Project (Trust, Research, Understand, Tell, Heal).The conversation traces how a hand-drawn map created by local residents of Charles City County—marking cancer diagnoses and deaths

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30:22

Real Cancer Talk in Albuquerque: The Robert A. Winn...

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2025/11/24

In this episode of Real Cancer Talk recorded at the annual convening of the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials program, Dr. Robert Winn spoke with Winn CDA Cohort 3 scholars Maliha Nusrat, M.D., M.S., from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Blessie E. Nelson, M.M.B.B.S., D.M.R.T., from MD Anderson Cancer Center, about what they see as the most pressing issue in the realm of clinical trials and cancer research today. Dr. Nusrat and Dr. Nelson also go in-depth on their research into

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25:31

Real Cancer Talk: The Robert A. Winn CDA Award...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Real Cancer Talk, Dr. Robert Winn spoke with with Dr. Oluwadamilola "Lola" T. Oladeru, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic and 2024 Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials: Clinical Investigator Leadership Award winner, about the impact she is making in breast cancer and health equity as part of the first class on Winn Career Development Award scholars. Dr. Oladeru discusses her work in engaging historically marginalized communities like incarcerated

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59:15

Facts & Faith Friday: Domestic & Intimate Partner...

Real Cancer Talk ·

2025/11/11

Dr. Shanita Brown is a speaker, board certified licensed clinical mental health counselor and educator that believes in fostering transformative and empowering dialogue about intimate partner violence, Black women and mental health wellness. With over 15 years of experience in the clinical mental health field, Dr. Brown is carving out an important dimension within counselor education, the Black community, and counseling profession by intersecting Black women, domestic violence, spirituality, and

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22:51

Community Conversations: Interview with Kayla Nixon

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2025/11/07

In this episode of Community Conversations, Miss Community Clovia sits down with Kayla Nixon, public health communicator, cancer survivor, and founder of the Uterine Care Collaborative and Bloom RVA, who shares her deeply personal journey with uterine cancer and the calling it sparked to create change.Kayla opens up about what it means to navigate a reproductive health crisis as a young Black woman, the medical gaslighting she faced, and the community she built so others wouldn’t have to feel alone

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27:26

Community Conversations: Interview with Norman E....

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2025/10/27

In this compelling episode of Community Conversations, host Community Clovia welcomes Dr. Robert Winn and special guest Dr. Norman E. "Ned" Sharpless, Professor of Cancer Policy and Innovation at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Originally aired on KISS Richmond radio, the conversation dives deep into the intersection of cancer research, public health policy, and community engagement.Dr. Sharpless shares insights from his distinguished career, including his leadership roles at

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