American Cancer Society Podcast, Brought You by Genentech

The American Cancer Society believes all people should have a fair and just opportunity to live a longer, healthier life free from cancer. By advancing health equity, addressing cancer disparities, and encouraging cancer screenings, we can end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Episodes

Health Equity and Disparity as it Relates to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

April 5, 2023 • 10 mins

Cancer affects everyone, but it does not affect everyone equally. Advancing health equity and addressing cancer disparities is a priority of the American Cancer Society. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Tawana Thomas-Johnson from the American Cancer Society and discusses what can and should be done to ensure all people have a fair and just opportunity to live a longe...

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Health Equity and Disparity as it relates to Cancer in the LGBT Community

April 5, 2023 • 10 mins

Research confirms that the LGBTQ community carries a disproportionate burden of cancer, has distinctive risk factors, and faces barriers to accessing healthcare. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Tawana Thomas-Johnson from the American Cancer Society and discusses those barriers and ways in which they should be addressed.

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Why you should #GetScreened for Lung Cancer

February 28, 2023 • 9 mins

Not counting skin cancer, lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women and is - by far - the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Dr. Monica Baskin from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Dan Tobin from the American Cancer Society and discusses lung cancer and lung cancer screening.

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Talk with your Healthcare Provider and #GetScreened

February 28, 2023 • 9 mins

Screening tests are used to detect cancer before a person has any symptoms in the hopes of finding it early, when it may be easier to treat. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Dr. Matthew Miller from Allegheny Health Network and Dan Tobin from the American Cancer Society and discusses the importance of working with your healthcare provider to decide which cancer screen...

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Health Equity and Disparity as it relates to Cancer in the Hispanic Community

February 28, 2023 • 10 mins

Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic people, accounting for 20% of all deaths. Understanding the problem is key to overcoming it. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Tawana Thomas-Johnson from the American Cancer Society and discusses the barriers that exist and ways in which the American Cancer Society is addressing them.

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Why you should #GetScreened for Breast Cancer

February 27, 2023 • 12 mins

Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Routine cancer screening is vital to catching the disease early. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Dr. Matthew Miller from Allegheny Health Network and Dan Tobin from the American Cancer Society and discusses breast cancer screening and diagnosis

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Why you should #GetScreened for Colorectal Cancer

February 27, 2023 • 13 mins

Not counting skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Dr. Monica Baskin from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Dan Tobin from the American Cancer Society and discusses what you need to know about colorectal cancer screening.

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Health Equity and Disparity as it Relates to Cancer in the Black Community

February 15, 2023 • 12 mins

Health Equity and Disparity as it relates to Cancer in the Black Community – Black people have the highest cancer death rate and shortest survival of any racial/ethnic group in the United States. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Tawana Thomas-Johnson from the American Cancer Society and looks at some of the reasons for this and ways in which to overcome them

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Episodes

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Why you should #GetScreened for Lung Cancer

Talk with your Healthcare Provider and #GetScreened

Health Equity and Disparity as it relates to Cancer in the Hispanic Community

Why you should #GetScreened for Breast Cancer

Why you should #GetScreened for Colorectal Cancer

Health Equity and Disparity as it Relates to Cancer in the Black Community

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