Cancer Care Connections
Explore different aspects of a cancer care journey through the eyes of our providers, as well as the experiences of our patients. You will hear stories of hope, resilience, and innovation inspiring us to keep fighting.
Podcasting since 2023 • 23 episodes
Cancer Care Connections
Latest Episodes
Supporting the Person, Not Just Treating the Cancer
When cancer enters the room, clarity can vanish. We dive straight into that moment—what gets heard, what gets lost, and how mental health care can restore focus when everything tilts. With medical oncologist Dr. Nina Balanchivadze, palliative c...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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46:05
No One Fights Cancer Alone: A Story of Healing, Helping, And Hope
A shattered helmet, a rebuilt face, and a diagnosis that changed everything...Kevin Johnson’s story grabs you by the hand and walks you from crisis to clarity. We sit down with the longtime educator turned advocate to unpack the hard-won lesson...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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29:53
Cancer Research Close to Home: How Clinical Trials Shape the Future of Cancer Care
The future of cancer care is happening right now through clinical research, and patients in Hampton Roads have front-row access to these groundbreaking treatments at Virginia Oncology Associates (VOA). Wendi Gobhardt, Director of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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40:40
A Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Colon Cancer Screening
One of the most powerful tools in cancer prevention is sitting right in front of us, yet many of us delay using it. Dr. Edwin Lee, gastroenterologist with Capital Digestive Care, joins us to demystify colon cancer screening and explain why catc...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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19:08
Gastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Early Detection, and Risk Reduction
Dr. Yue Zhang breaks down the complex world of GI malignancies, explaining how colorectal, pancreatic, liver, esophageal, and stomach cancers each present unique challenges. She explains why these cancers are often detected too late—when treatm...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:48