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.
Episodes
16 episodes
Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jacob Hall, a radiation oncologist at Virginia Oncology Associates (VOA). Dr. Hall is on a mission to bring the technological advances of oncology into the realm of osteoarthritis management to ...
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Episode 16
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23:31
Revolutionizing Cancer Care: Advances in Radiation Oncology
Experience the advances in cancer treatment with Dr. Michael Miller from Virginia Oncology Associates as he shares his inspiring journey into the field of medicine, rooted in the influence of his sister’s nursing career. Discover the game-chang...
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Episode 15
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31:08
Reducing Cancer Risk Through Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Ever wondered how simple lifestyle changes can drastically reduce your cancer risk? On this episode of Cancer Care Connections, Cheryl sits down with Dr. Ligeng Tian from Virginia Oncology Associates to uncover the powerful role of healthy habi...
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Episode 14
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31:00
Fertility After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
How can young women facing breast cancer preserve their dreams of motherhood? Discover the essential insights from Dr. Nina Balanchivadze of Virginia Oncology Associates as she shares her profound expertise in oncofertility and the critical imp...
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Episode 13
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22:40
Empowering Women’s Health: A Glimpse into the World of Gynecologic Oncology
During this episode, we sat down with Dr. Devin Miller, a gynecologic oncologist with Virginia Oncology Associates. Our conversation was not only informative but also a call to action for women to become advocates for their health. Dr. Miller's...
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Episode 12
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30:00
Cancer Symptom Management: Treatment at home and When to Seek Medical Attention
When Kara DeMott's sister-in-law faced leukemia, it ignited a passion in Kara that transformed her career path, leading her to combine her love for emergency medicine with the world of oncology. In our latest episode, Kara, a dedicated Physicia...
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Episode 11
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22:27
Novel Cancer Treatments Explained – Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
Discover the transformative advances in treatment as Dr. Graham Watson of Virginia Oncology Associates sheds light on the power of personalized medicine in the battle against cancer. His passion for the subject is evident, as he navigates the c...
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Episode 10
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27:40
Understanding the Progression and Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Discover the groundbreaking strides made in the fight against lung cancer as we welcome Dr. Christopher Paschold from Virginia Oncology Associates to share his expertise on the latest in cancer treatment and screening. Our conversation sheds li...
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Episode 9
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18:03
Navigating the Holiday Season with a Cancer Diagnosis
Do you wonder how to navigate the holiday season while battling a cancer diagnosis? Join us as we seek answers in a holiday edition of Cancer Care Connections with Susan Miller and Andrea Edwards from Virginia Oncology Associates. These women a...
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Episode 8
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12:59
Prostate Cancer: A Conversation on Screenings, Treatment, and Advances
Early detection and self-advocacy are the keys to combating prostate cancer. As a medical oncologist, as well as president of Virginia Oncology Associates, Dr. Fleming not only shares his professional insights but also his personal journey deal...
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Episode 7
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20:33
Understanding the Genetics of Breast Cancer
On this week’s episode of Cancer Care Connections, Cheryl Tan discusses with Dr. Sonia Hepburn, hematologist oncologist for Virginia Oncology Associates, the pros and cons of genetic testing, specifically as it relates to breast cancer a...
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Episode 6
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20:24
The Important Role Genetic Counselors Play in Genetic Testing
On this week’s episode of Cancer Care Connections, Cheryl Tan discusses with Tifany Lewis, the important role genetic counselors play in the genetic testing process. They also discuss how genetic testing in the oncology setting provides ...
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Episode 5
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22:31
CAR T-Cell Therapy: Engineering the Immune System to Fight Cancer
On this week’s episode of Cancer Care Connections, Cheryl Tan spoke with Dr. Gary Simmons. Dr. Simmons is a hematologist oncologist and part of the transplant and cellular therapy team for Virginia Oncology Associates. Cheryl and Dr. Simm...
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Episode 4
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25:54
Palliative Care: An Extra Layer of Support
On this week’s episode of Cancer Care Connections, Cheryl Tan spoke with Dr. Scott Kruger, hematologist oncologist, and Dawn Quinn, palliative care program coordinator, for Virginia Oncology Associates. They cleared up the misconceptions...
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Episode 3
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23:59
Introduction to Blood Cancer
On this week’s episode of Cancer Care Connections, Cheryl Tan discusses with Dr. Jared Kobulnicky, hematologist oncologist for Virginia Oncology Associates, what blood cancer is and the latest developments in treatment for patients with a blood...
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Episode 2
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29:10
Welcome to Cancer Care Connections
Welcome to our show, a podcast dedicated to exploring a better way to fight cancer together. I'm your host, Cheryl Tan. On this show, we will be sharing insights from the highly skilled physicians and staff at Virginia Oncology Associates who a...
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Episode 1
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1:50