The Onc Docs
The Onc Docs is a podcast that shares stories about cancer, disparities, and advocacy. It aims to inform and inspire listeners through personal narratives and expert perspectives. Episodes likely explore the human side of oncology, health equity, and patient empowerment. The show may feature conversations with clinicians, patients, and advocates working to improve cancer care.
Episodes
Mark Harris: Dealing with cancer while caring for a child with cancer - Episode 15
Melissa Davis: Genetics Understudied - Episode 14
Discussing the value of genetics in our understanding of cancer. Certain groups are understudied, thereby limiting our ability to fully tackle cancer
Christopher Williams: Listen to your Gut (& your Heart) - Episode 13
Our guest in this episode, Chris Williams, tells the remarkable story of how, as a young man, he was diagnosed not with one but two rare conditions: a genetic form of heart attack that affects young people and cancer of the appendix. He talks about the courage he showed in facing these diagnoses and we learn about the important work he’s now doing to improve the health of Black men.
ECANA: Empowering African-American Women with Endometrial Cancer - Episode 12
ECANA: Empowering African-American Women with Endometrial Cancer
Isi Onyemenem: An Unexpected Revelation - Episode 11
Isi Onyemenem, our dear family, recounts her experience of learning about
her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. Her mother had not disclosed the
diagnosis initially and Isi shares how she found out & its impact on her
life
Dr. Selwyn Vickers: Addressing Cancer Disparities - Episode 10
Dr. Vickers joins us to share wisdom gained from building a successful
career in academic medicine. He also discusses the imperative for academic
medical centers to address the social factors that can adversely impact
cancer care.
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi: An Antiracist Approach to Cancer Care - Episode 9
Dr. Kendi shares his experience as a 6-year Stage IV colon cancer survivor
(diagnosed at 35 years old) and his vision for an antiracist approach to
cancer care.
Dr. Robert Winn: Your North Star - Episode 8
Dr. Winn speaks about his passion for training the next generation of
scientists and clinical investigators who come from historically
underrepresented communities in medicine through the recently established
Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award. He also shares his his philosophy
& approach to his mission to address cancer disparities.
James Casey: “Be Your Own Advocate” - Episode 7
James Casey, an accomplished musician, and colon cancer survivor spoke with
us during March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
ECANA: Empowering African-American Women with Endometrial Cancer - Episode 6
ECANA: Empowering African-American Women with Endometrial Cancer - Episode
6
Suzette: #StrongBlackBoobs - Episode 5
Marisa: Grief is Love - Episode 4
To know Marisa is to know her mother Lisa. Marisa served as a caretaker for
Lisa who had multiple sclerosis and ultimately died from breast cancer in
2008. Marisa has also battled infertility and pregnancy loss, and these
experiences have taught her that grief is really just another form of love.
We discuss her family’s experience with cancer, grief and her new book
“Grief is Love”.
Sherlonda: Cervical Cancer Survivor & Advocate - Episode 3
Sherlonda Jones is 30 years old with her whole life ahead of her when she
is suddenly diagnosed with cervical cancer. Listen as she takes us on her
journey through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and embracing advocacy.
Zion: When A Child Has a Rare Cancer Episode 2 Part 2
Zion Yamoah is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer
called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). His parents, Drs. Jaymi and
Kosj Yamoah, describe the family's journey as they navigated this time in
their lives including the organizations they began to help other families
navigating childhood cancer.
Zion: When A Child Has a Rare Cancer Episode 2 Part 1
Zion Yamoah is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). His parents, Drs. Jaymi and Kosj Yamoah, describe the family's journey as they navigated this time in their lives.
Introduction - Episode 1
We tell you about who we are, our motivation for becoming oncologists and why we created this podcast
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