Cancer Care Connections
Virginia Oncology Associates
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S3E28 Silent Struggles: Mental Health in Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Cancer changes more than your body. It can shake your sense of control, rewrite your identity, and make everyday life feel like it’s happening in a different language than everyone else is…
S3E27 Outpatient CAR T-Cell Therapy: Advanced Multiple Myeloma Care Close to Home
We sit down with Dr. Gary Simmons and Fred Varewyck to explain CAR T cell therapy for multiple myeloma and what it can mean for deeper remission and real time away from treatment. Dr. Gary Simmons…
S3E26 Inside Oncology Social Work: Support, Advocacy, and Real-Life Resources
Cancer doesn’t just change lab results; it reshapes daily life. Our Virginia Oncology Associates Social Work team opens the door to whole-person care, starting at diagnosis. They show how early…
S3E25 Quiet Threat: Lung Cancer in “Non-Smoking” Women
Forget the old narrative that lung cancer belongs only to smokers. We open the door to a different reality: a rising number of women, many in their 30s to 50s, who never smoked, face late-stage…
S3E24 Thyroid Truths: Inside the 2025 American Thyroid Association Guidelines
Most thyroid cancers are not just treatable; they’re highly curable, and the newest guidelines make the path to cure gentler than ever. We welcome Dr. Michael Miller, radiation oncologist at Virginia…
S2E23 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…
S2E22 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…
S2E21 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…
S2E20 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…
S2E19 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…
S2E18 Cancer Genetic Testing: A Personalized Approach to Your Health
What if understanding your genetic makeup could transform your approach to health care? Genetic testing is revolutionizing how we approach hereditary cancer risks, offering hope for prevention and…
S1E17 The Compassion of Nursing and Storytelling
Join us as we welcome Gina Bright, an infusion nurse and remarkable author. She offers a heartfelt narrative about her early encounters with AIDS patients amid the fear and stigma of the 1980s and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Cancer Care Connections has published 28 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
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