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 • 25 episodes
Cancer Care Connections
Latest Episodes
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 diagnoses and limited options. With Dr. John Xie f...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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26:41
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 Oncology Associates, to break down who thyro...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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32:19
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