Cancer in our Community

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 literally be able to speak someone's language; in her case French or Haitian Creole. We hear from from Dr. Clement Gwede, the scientist whose lab is out in the community. Coming at gaps in care from different angles means that patients can be supported in meaningful ways, to offer them the best outcomes. Learn more about our guests: Dr. Dorothie Durosier Mertilus, and Dr. Clement Gwede. Learn more about our host Dr. Brandon Blue. This podcast is produced by: The Office of Community Outreach, and Engagement at Moffitt Cancer Center and Artha Science Media. Follow COE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading

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 diagnosis, and a researcher studying health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about our guest Matt on his website: https://www.moffitt.org/research-science/researchers/matthew-schabath/ and a recent piece in the PARTNERS Magazine: https://www.moffitt.org/globalassets/pdfs/patient--family/advisory-program/partners-winter-2024.pdf Find out more about Moffitt's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community here: https://www.moffitt.org/about-moffitt/enterprise-equity/health-equity/commitment-to-the-lgbtq-community/ Learn more about our host Dr. Brandon Blue. This podcast is produced by: The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center and Artha Science Media. Follow COEE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc Email: coee-office@moffitt.org Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading

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 podcasts can form one such tool to help improve health outcomes for the Black and African American community. Learn more about our guests: Dr. Steven Bradley: www.moffitt.org/providers/anthony-bradley/ His podcast: https://theblackdoctorspodcast.com/ Dr. Susan Vadaparampil: www.moffitt.org/research-science/researchers/susan-vadaparampil/ Follow Dr. Vadaparampil on LinkedIn. Learn more about our host Dr. Brandon Blue. This podcast is produced by: The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center and Artha Science Media. Follow COEE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc. Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading

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” episode, Dr. Brandon Blue, host of Cancer in our Community, sits down with Dr. Sarimar Agosto Salgado, host of Cáncer en nuestra Comunidad. They discuss their experiences and the need to consider language, culture and representation while working to bring health equity to all their patients and their loved ones. Learn more about our hosts: Dr. Brandon Blue and Dr. Sarimar Agosto. This podcast is produced by: The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center. Artha Science Media. Follow COEE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading  

Welcome to Cancer in our Community, where we're having conversations about Black health equity. 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 and physicians play, but what about a mathematician? Learn more about the exciting and unique work being done by Dr. Renee Brady and the Department of Integrated Mathematical Biology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Find out more about our guest and her work: Dr. Renee BradyRenee's twitter/X handle @ReneeBradyPhD Learn more about our host Dr. Brandon Blue. This podcast is produced by: The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center. Artha Science Media. Follow COEE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc   Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading  

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 mejorar su sueño. También hablamos de su trabajo para diversificar la fuerza laboral de Moffitt Cancer Center para brindar un mejor servicio a todos los pacientes con cáncer y a sus seres queridos. Este episodio de Cáncer en nuestra Comunidad es realizado en reconocimiento al mes de abril como el mes Nacional de la Salud en las Minorías. Se puede aprender más sobre Brian y su trabajo en su página web: https://www.moffitt.org/research-science/researchers/brian-gonzalez/ Este podcast es un proyecto de la oficina de Extensión, Participación y Equidad Comunitaria en el Moffitt Cancer Center en Tampa, Florida. The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center. y producido en colaboración con Artha Science Media. Síguenos en linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc Contactanos: coee-office@moffit.org La música “Panorama” es de Riyhsal. Síguele en: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/riyhsal-elycpl-ny-kun Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UgXTpXlHjf8Vs5B7GV7d1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riyhsal Youtube: https://youtube.com/@riyhsal

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 about the important links between HIV and cancer, meeting the community where they are, and the value of screening.   Find out more about our guests and their work: Dr. Jessica IslamJessica's twitter/X handle @JessicaYIslam Learn more about our host Dr. Brandon Blue. This podcast is produced by: The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center. Artha Science Media. Follow COEE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading  

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 pacientes en el área de la bahia de Tampa. Sarimar es una oncóloga e investigadora especializada en cáncer de tiroides. Viviana es una especialista en extensión que trabaja con las comunidades locales para brindarles acceso a la atención que necesitan. También es una sobreviviente de cáncer de mama. Las dos juntas, con su conocimiento de las necesidades de las comunidades hispana y latinoamericana y su atención hacia ellas, están trabajando para asegurarse de que todos los que vienen a Moffitt se sientan como "Parte de la Familia". Este podcast es un proyecto de la oficina de Extensión, Participación y Equidad Comunitaria en el Moffitt Cancer Center en Tampa, Florida. The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center. y producido en colaboración con Artha Science Media. Síguenos en linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc Contactanos: coee-office@moffit.org   La música “Panorama” es de Riyhsal. Síguele en: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/riyhsal-elycpl-ny-kun Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UgXTpXlHjf8Vs5B7GV7d1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riyhsal Youtube: https://youtube.com/@riyhsal

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 mortality.  Join us to find out more about the importance of PSA's, knowing your body and asking all those difficult questions.  Learn more about our guests and their work: Dr. Kosj YamoahKosj's spotify pageMr. Lanse Scriven Learn more about our host Dr. Brandon Blue. This podcast is produced by: The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center. Artha Science Media. Follow COEE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coee-at-mcc   Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading  

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 decisions, leads to more exciting scientific advances. Learn more about our guests and their work: Dr. B. Lee GreenMs. Valerie GoddardThe George Edgecomb Society Learn more about our host Dr. Brandon Blue. This podcast is produced by: The Office of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center Artha Science Media. Follow COEE on: LinkedIn  Facebook Twitter   Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading  

Welcome 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.  Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading  

Welcome to Cancer in our Community, where we're having conversations about Black health equity. 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. You can find out more about Edmondo's background here: https://moffitt.org/about-moffitt/the-center-for-digital-health.   This episode is brought to you by a generous gift from Dr. Michael Vogelbaum and Ms. Judith Rosman via the TOP Jewish Foundation. Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading  

Welcome to Cancer in our Community, where we're having conversations about Black health equity. 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. This episode is brought to you by a generous gift from Dr. Michael Vogelbaum and Ms. Judith Rosman via the TOP Jewish Foundation. Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading

Welcome to Cancer in our Community, where we're having conversations about Black health equity. 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. This episode is brought to you by a generous gift from Dr. Michael Vogelbaum and Ms. Judith Rosman via the TOP Jewish Foundation. Track: Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mtONh3v8-mw Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunlight-cascading