Cancer in Our Community

Community Outreach and Engagement at Moffitt Cancer Center

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.

  1. Oct 21

    Dr. Jenny Vidrine & Ms. Allie Nguyen - Research in our Community

    October 21st marks the beginning of National Health Education week, and what better way to celebrate that than by speaking with the health educators and scientists who are bringing research out of the labs and into the local communities? Enter Dr. Jenny Vidrine and Allie Nguyen . Through leading Moffitt’s COE-SCORE initiative, they facilitate the development and maintenance of meaningful and mutually beneficial research partnerships between Moffitt Cancer Center faculty and local community organizations including primary care clinics, health systems, and social service organizations. These partnerships allow community members to participate in cancer prevention and survivorship studies while attending the places where they have relationships and feel at home. You can learn more about the COE-score program here: https://www.moffitt.org/research-science/community-outreach-and-engagement/research-and-clinical-trials/score-initiative/ If you would like to become a community partner, or are interested in learning about their existing projects, you can contact them at: coe-score@moffitt.org Learn more about our guests and their work here: Dr. Jennifer Vidrine - https://www.moffitt.org/research-science/researchers/jenny-vidrine/ Allison Nguyen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonwnguyen/ 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 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

    Dr. Jenny Vidrine & Ms. Allie Nguyen - Research in our Community

  2. Apr 28

    Dr. Peter Kanetsky - Shedding light on skin cancers

    One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70, but Dr. Peter Kanetsky is working to tackle this through his work as an epidemiologist. This subject seems particularly apt for those of us living in “The Sunshine State” as we head into summer, but it’s not just Floridians who are at risk. Join us to learn about sunscreen, shade and avoiding risky behaviors. Learn more about Peter and his work here: https://lab.moffitt.org/kanetsky/ If you want more information on how to recognize different skin cancers and learn about prevention, check out the Skin Cancer Foundation website. 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 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

    Dr. Peter Kanetsky - Shedding light on skin cancers

  3. Feb 28

    Ms. Delilah Hernandez - The Patient Pioneers

    Cancer treatments come in many forms: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and more recently immunotherapy. While there are many types of treatment, they all undergo the same important checks to assess effectiveness and safety through clinical trials. But what is a clinical trial? Why should patients participate? And how can patients trust that they are the best option for them? To answer this and more, we spoke with Research Community Health Educator Delilah Hernandez. For further information about clinical trials, check out the Moffitt website: https://www.moffitt.org/clinical-trials-research/clinical-trials/ Learn more about Delilah’s work with Dr. Susan Vadaparampil on the team’s website: https://lab.moffitt.org/crisp/meet-our-team/ or follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delilah-hernandez-mhs-169a10183/ 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

    Ms. Delilah Hernandez - The Patient Pioneers

  4. 08/11/2025

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

    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 palliative care, and Parmvir as a caregiver to her sister Sukhneil. Join us to learn more about how and when to request services, and the benefits that they offer. Find out about the work being done by Moffitt’s Department of Supportive Care Medicine and how they can help you: https://www.moffitt.org/treatments/supportive-care-medicine/ Learn more about our guests: Dr. Saima Rashid: https://www.moffitt.org/providers/saima-rashid/ Dr. Parmvir Bahia: parmvir.com 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

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

  5. 08/05/2025

    Mr. Travis Coy & Dr. Parmvir Bahia - The Caregiver's Episode part 1

    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 also address an important question: who looks after the caregivers when they themselves are impacted? Join us as we uncover the challenges and rewards of caregiving in the context of cancer, and highlight the importance of support for those who give so much to others. Learn more about our guests: Mr. Travis Coy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-j-coy Dr. Parmvir Bahia: parmvir.com 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

  6. 06/19/2025

    Dr. Dorothie Durosier Mertilus & Dr. Clement Gwede - Sante! To your good health

    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

    Dr. Dorothie Durosier Mertilus & Dr. Clement Gwede - Sante! To your good health

  7. 12/18/2024

    Dr. Matt Schabath - Bringing your whole self

    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

    Dr. Matt Schabath - Bringing your whole self

  8. 10/20/2024

    Drs. Steven Bradley & Susan Vadaparampil - Podcasting is the new Black

    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

    Drs. Steven Bradley & Susan Vadaparampil - Podcasting is the new Black
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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.

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  • Creator
    Community Outreach and Engagement at Moffitt Cancer Center
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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