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We doubt there was a dry eye in the room. To see Dr. Carpten rightfully receive his 💐 & simultaneously express gratitude to his 4th grade teacher, who encouraged his early experiments & love of science, was inspiring & heartwarming. We love to see it! #mentor #cancer #bicconf24.

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Emotional kick off @BlackinCancer conference this morning. Dr. John Carpten, Director @cityofhopeoc, presented w/ ordinance declaring Sept 14th as "Dr. John Carpten" day in his hometown of Leland, MS! Lots of mutual adoration btwn him & his 4th grade teacher . #bicconf24 #cancer.

What's better than 1 oncologist?? A room full of cancer researchers, providers, advocates & stakeholders! Excited to attend @BlackinCancer conference @FredNatLab @theNCI today. But first a look back at the 2022 conference in London & what it meant to The Onc Doc, @FiyinfoluB.

Disclosing a cancer diagnosis to loved ones is never easy. In our latest podcast episode, Isi, our dear family, shared w/ us the impact of learning about her mother's terminal cancer diagnosis at her hospital bedside. We're grateful for her vulnerability🙏🏿.

We are very grateful to Dr. Kendi & his team for the opportunity to dialogue about his survivor journey. Check out his latest book, Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers as well as his other best sellers including "How to Be an Antiracist" and "Stamped From the Beginning.".

Our new season kicks off today w/ @ibramxk during Natnl Minority Cancer Awareness Week. Tune in to hear Dr. Kendi's experience as a 6-year Stage IV colon cancer survivor diagnosed at 35 & his vision for an antiracist approach to #cancer care.

We waited a few days so it wouldn't be mistaken for #AprilFools 😉. @TheOncDocs podcast is returning with award-winning author, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk, kicking off this new season & sharing his experience with colon #cancer. Stay tuned for the release date later this month!

Don't miss the 9/28 Roundtable on Black in Cancer research & oncology 9am EST hosted by @SN_Oncology‼️ Join us to hear about exciting research, community-building & patient advocacy initiatives. Btw, our fellow panelists @KilanBishop @runciecwc & Dr. Brandon Blue are 🔥.

.@TheOncDocs are at #ASCO23! Great to reconnect w/ mentors, friends & new colleagues! And of course, taking in the patient-focused & cutting-edge science presentations. Thanks for the love you've shown the #podcast. If you see us, say hello!

Had a rough Hump Day & in need of a pick-me-up? Listen to our latest podcast for wisdom from @DrRobWinn, Director @VCUMassey & champion of research focused on eliminating #cancer health disparities. He shared his perspective on career & mindset esp for URM scientists & clinicians

Catch our conversation w/ @DrRobWinn on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting Let us know your favorite part of the conversation!

New podcast‼️ To mark April (Natnl Minority Health Month), we're featuring @DrRobWinn, Director @VCUMassey & champion of research focused on eliminating health disparities! He's also instrumental in training the next generation of URM scientists/clinicians & has a word for us all

RT @IamCervivor: Milicent Kagonga asked other women what they knew about #cervicalcancer only to find out that in her culture, it was an om….

It's Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month! Our Instagram Live will focus on this disease that's 2x as common in the Black community. Join us tmrw (Tue Mar 21st) as we're joined by Wendy Romain, a passionate survivor/advocate & @jmikhaelmd, a renowned expert. @imfmyeloma @ASHematology

Our 🎁 to you this March! We spoke with @JamesCaseySax, an accomplished musician, about his #ColorectalCancer diagnosis in Aug 2021, the need to be your own healthcare advocate & his new lead single, “New Bloom”, a msg of hope for survivors. Listen now

We're celebrating #InternationalWomensDay by releasing Episode #6 w/ @ECANAwomen. Endometrial ca has the 2nd highest cancer mortality disparity. 5yr survival - 84% white women, 62% Black women! Meet women like @AdrienneEcana who are tackling this issue.

Reminder to join us tonight on Instagram 7-8pm EST! We will wrap up #BHM w/ a discussion about why The Onc Docs was created & the path forward. Looking forward to connecting with all of you!.

In 2020, we created The Onc Docs in order to spotlight the under-told stories of Black individuals with cancer & educate the public. Join us Feb 28th 7pm EST @instagram to learn more about our mission, what we have achieved so far & the difference you can make. See you soon!

Today is #WorldCancerDay! There have been many advances but we still need to #CloseTheCareGap to ensure everyone benefits from progress in cancer care & research. We'll keep doing our part to educate & inspire this community. Join us in late Feb to hear more about our mission.

As #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth ends, check out an oldie but goodie! Episode 3 w/ Sherlonda Jones told a moving story of Sherlonda's diagnosis at 30yo and how she found purpose through this journey. We'd love to hear your thoughts! #gyncsm.