Cancer in Our Community

Cancer in Our Community

Hosted by Dr. Brandon Blue and produced by the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, at Moffitt Cancer Center, Cancer in Our Community is a podcast that discusses Black health disparities. Why? Because while cancer is a disease that could affect any of us or our loved ones, the Black community is at greater risk. Whether that's through poor diagnosis or treatment, Black people are more likely to develop and die from many cancers. But there are those studying how to close these gaps in health care and ensure that Black patients and those close to them receive the care that they deserve.

Episodes

Dr. Saima Rashid and Dr. Parmvir Bahia - The Caregiver's episode part 2

August 11, 2025 • 35 mins
Terms like hospice and palliative care can instantly make us think of worst case scenarios, but whether you are a patient or a caregiver, they should be considered a normal part of the experience offered by experts in Supportive Care Medicine. Treating a patient is not just about killing the cancer, but doing everything you can to improve their quality of life, a subject that Dr. Saima Rashid is familiar with as a specialist in pa...
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Mr. Travis Coy & Dr. Parmvir Bahia - The Caregiver's Episode part 1

August 5, 2025 • 49 mins
Cancer is a profoundly disabling illness, whether that is due to side effects from the life-saving treatments or the disease itself. Understandably then, patients need constant and vital support in the form of caregivers, but who do we consider to be a caregiver, and what does their role involve? In this episode we discuss the essential role of caregivers, who qualifies as a caregiver, and the responsibilities they take on. We als...
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Dr. Dorothie Durosier Mertilus & Dr. Clement Gwede - Sante! To your good health

June 19, 2025 • 43 mins
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 wh...
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Dr. Matt Schabath - Bringing your whole self

December 18, 2024 • 36 mins
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.moffit...
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Drs. Steven Bradley & Susan Vadaparampil - Podcasting is the new Black

October 20, 2024 • 45 mins
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:...
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Drs. Brandon Blue and Sarimar Agosto - The Crossover Episode

August 1, 2024 • 47 mins
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 ...
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Dr. Renee Brady - Cancer by numbers

May 1, 2024 • 32 mins
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 De...
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Dr. Jessica Islam & Mr. Precshard Williams - The Complicated Case of Cancer and HIV

November 28, 2023 • 46 mins
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; ...
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Dr. Kosj Yamoah & Mr. Lansing Scriven - A PSA about your PSA

September 14, 2023 • 51 mins
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 A...
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Dr. B. Lee Green & Ms. Valerie Goddard - Part of the Family

June 18, 2023 • 50 mins
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 dev...
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Dr. Jhanelle Gray - As the smoke clears

May 31, 2022 • 29 mins
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 car...
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Dr. Edmondo Robinson - The future is digital

February 14, 2022 • 31 mins
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. This episode is brought ...
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Dr. Iman Washington - Keeping things close to your chest

October 17, 2021 • 32 mins
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 g...
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Dr. Brandon Blue - Blood is thicker than water

June 19, 2021 • 21 mins
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. ...
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