Melissa Davis: Genetics Understudied - Episode 14

Discussing the value of genetics in our understanding of cancer. Certain groups are understudied, thereby limiting our ability to fully tackle cancer

Our guest in this episode, Chris Williams, tells the remarkable story of how, as a young man, he was diagnosed not with one but two rare conditions: a genetic form of heart attack that affects young people and cancer of the appendix. He talks about the courage he showed in facing these diagnoses and we learn about the important work he’s now doing to improve the health of Black men.

ECANA: Empowering African-American Women with Endometrial Cancer

Isi Onyemenem, our dear family, recounts her experience of learning about her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. Her mother had not disclosed the diagnosis initially and Isi shares how she found out & its impact on her life

Dr. Vickers joins us to share wisdom gained from building a successful career in academic medicine. He also discusses the imperative for academic medical centers to address the social factors that can adversely impact cancer care.

Dr. Kendi shares his experience as a 6-year Stage IV colon cancer survivor (diagnosed at 35 years old) and his vision for an antiracist approach to cancer care.

Dr. Winn speaks about his passion for training the next generation of scientists and clinical investigators who come from historically underrepresented communities in medicine through the recently established Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award. He also shares his his philosophy & approach to his mission to address cancer disparities.

James Casey, an accomplished musician, and colon cancer survivor spoke with us during March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

ECANA: Empowering African-American Women with Endometrial Cancer - Episode 6