<description>&lt;p&gt;"We’ve made progress, but we’ve got to remember that there’s just more to do."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this latest installment of our &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/real-cancer-talk/2460680/#:~:text=adapted%20from%20the-,Community%20Conversations,-podcast%20with%20Community"&gt;Community Conversations&lt;/a&gt; series, &lt;strong&gt;Delegate Delores McQuinn&lt;/strong&gt; joins &lt;strong&gt;Dr. Robert Winn&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Clovia Lawrence&lt;/strong&gt; to discuss the intersection of policy and the fight against cancer. Delegate McQuinn reflects on her years of service in the &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vga.virginia.gov/"&gt;Virginia General Assembly&lt;/a&gt;, what the Virginia Cancer Caucus is and why she remains "full throttle" when it comes to advocating for her constituents' health and well-being.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the halls of the State Capitol to the neighborhoods of Richmond, this episode explores how we can bridge the gap between policy and the people it serves. Tune in to hear why community-led discussions are the heartbeat of progress in the fight against cancer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Massey Website: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://masseycancercenter.org"&gt;https://masseycancercenter.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/VCUMasseyCancerCenter"&gt;/vcumasseycancercenter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/vcumassey/"&gt;@vcumassey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center&lt;/strong&gt; is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. Working with all kinds of cancers, Massey conducts basic, translational and clinical cancer research, provides state-of-the-art treatments and clinical trials, and promotes cancer prevention and education. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since 1974, Massey has served as an internationally recognized center of excellence. It offers the most cancer clinical trials in Virginia and serves patients at multiple locations. Its 1,000-plus researchers, clinicians and staff members are dedicated to improving the quality of human life by developing and delivering effective means to prevent, control and ultimately cure cancer. Visit Massey online at &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://masseycancercenter.org"&gt;masseycancercenter.org&lt;/a&gt; or call &lt;strong&gt;877-4-MASSEY&lt;/strong&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Real Cancer Talk

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Community Conversations: Cancer Policy & Health Equity with Delegate Delores McQuinn

FEB 10, 202624 MIN
Real Cancer Talk

Community Conversations: Cancer Policy & Health Equity with Delegate Delores McQuinn

FEB 10, 202624 MIN

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<p>"We’ve made progress, but we’ve got to remember that there’s just more to do."</p><p>In this latest installment of our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/real-cancer-talk/2460680/#:~:text=adapted%20from%20the-,Community%20Conversations,-podcast%20with%20Community">Community Conversations</a> series, <strong>Delegate Delores McQuinn</strong> joins <strong>Dr. Robert Winn</strong> and <strong>Clovia Lawrence</strong> to discuss the intersection of policy and the fight against cancer. Delegate McQuinn reflects on her years of service in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vga.virginia.gov/">Virginia General Assembly</a>, what the Virginia Cancer Caucus is and why she remains "full throttle" when it comes to advocating for her constituents' health and well-being.</p><p>From the halls of the State Capitol to the neighborhoods of Richmond, this episode explores how we can bridge the gap between policy and the people it serves. Tune in to hear why community-led discussions are the heartbeat of progress in the fight against cancer.</p><p>Massey Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://masseycancercenter.org">https://masseycancercenter.org</a></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/VCUMasseyCancerCenter">/vcumasseycancercenter</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/vcumassey/">@vcumassey</a></p><p><strong>VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center</strong> is among an elite group of National Cancer Institute-designated institutions that lead and shape America's cancer research efforts. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey is recognized for its scientific leadership and its ability to bridge groundbreaking research with life-saving patient care. Working with all kinds of cancers, Massey conducts basic, translational and clinical cancer research, provides state-of-the-art treatments and clinical trials, and promotes cancer prevention and education. </p><p>Since 1974, Massey has served as an internationally recognized center of excellence. It offers the most cancer clinical trials in Virginia and serves patients at multiple locations. Its 1,000-plus researchers, clinicians and staff members are dedicated to improving the quality of human life by developing and delivering effective means to prevent, control and ultimately cure cancer. Visit Massey online at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://masseycancercenter.org">masseycancercenter.org</a> or call <strong>877-4-MASSEY</strong> for more information.</p>