In a special episode of Real Cancer Talk, Dr. Robert Winn is joined by Dr. Marcie Wright, deputy director for the Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care, and Sharon Gentry, Editor in Chief of the Journal of Navigation and Survivorship (JONS) and CONQUER, discussing the importance of patient navigation. The episode helps kickoff a ten part series celebrating the latest achievements and advancements through the Alliance, in conjunction with an article published with JONS.
The conversation begins with an explanation about what the Alliance is, a national, multi-site initiative funded by the Merck Foundation, and how these efforts are helping reimagine patient navigation. Later they discuss how the Alliance fits in the national lens as well as the challenges and solutions facing patient navigation today.
Learn more about the Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care:
Alliance Website: https://www.equityincancercare.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncalliance
This episode originally aired in September 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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