Community Outreach and Engagement VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

05/21/2025

Yesterday, our incredible Cancer Champs came together in honor of Clinical Trials Day to learn more about clinical research and share their powerful, personal stories of participating in trials.

Through open conversations and shared experiences, they highlighted how clinical trials have not only advanced treatment but also given them, and others, more time, more options, and more hope.

We’re so proud of their courage and advocacy. Their voices help demystify the process and show how clinical trials are a vital part of care and progress.

Thank you, Champs, for being an inspiration and for helping us imagine a future without cancer.

03/28/2025

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is empowering community-based organizations through its Community Grant Initiative.

Seed grants have been awarded to Black Family Scholar, Northern Neck Baptist Association, Inc., and The Underground Kitchen Community First to support their work in promoting healthier lifestyles and improving access to care within Virginia communities.

Learn how these local efforts are addressing important health needs and fostering well-being.

03/21/2025

📢 Join Us Live This Afternoon! 🎥

Topic: Multiple Myeloma and Alcohol & Cancer: What You Need to Know
🕒 Time: This afternoon
📍 Where: Live on Facebook

Learn about the Greater RVA Multiple Myeloma Support Group & M-Power Richmond, and hear from Alex Krist, MD, MPH, as he discusses the effects of alcohol on the body and its connection to cancer.

About the Speakers:
Alicia Collier & Mindy Fast – Leaders of the Greater RVA Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Alex Krist, MD, MPH – Professor of Family Medicine at VCU, family physician, and expert in cancer prevention

Tune in and be part of the conversation! 🎙️💙 &F

02/21/2025

📢 Join Us for a Special Facts & Faith Fridays Event!

🗓 February 21, 2025
⏰ Live at 3 PM
📍 Register at vcumassey.org/fff

In honor of Black History Month, we invite you to a powerful conversation featuring Rev. Vincent Scott Bray, exploring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Leroy Bray Jr. and the inspiring story of the Richmond 34, as highlighted in the new film "Richmond 34: The Silent Victory."

📺 Tune in LIVE at 3 PM right here on Facebook! Let’s learn, reflect, and celebrate history together.

02/12/2025

🌟 February is Cancer Prevention Awareness Month! 🌟

Did you know that nearly half of all cancer cases are preventable? Small lifestyle changes can make a BIG difference in reducing your cancer risk.

🚭 Avoid smoking – the leading cause of preventable cancer
🍎 Maintain a healthy weight to lower your risk
🍷 Limit alcohol consumption to reduce cancer risk
☀️ Protect your skin from harmful UV exposure
🦠 Be aware of infections that may increase cancer risk

The choices we make every day impact our health and our community. Let’s take action and prioritize prevention!

🔁 Share this to spread awareness!

02/06/2025

📢 Join Us for the Next Facts & Faith Fridays! 📢

🗓 February 21, 2025
🎤 Featuring David P. Turner, Ph.D.
🔬 Interim Co-Director of Community Outreach & Engagement, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
📚 Vice Chair of Research & Innovation, Dept. of Surgery, VCU School of Medicine

Dr. Turner will present "What You Don't Know CAN Harm You", exploring the impact of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) on the body. Don't miss this insightful discussion on health and wellness!

🔗 Register now at vcumassey.org/fff or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Let’s learn together and take action for better health!

02/05/2025

📢 Join Us for the Closing the Gap Cancer Summit! 🎗️

Mark your calendars for March 1, 2025 and join us at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center for Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Closing the Gap Cancer Summit—a powerful event focused on Colorectal Cancer and its impact on our community.

🌟 What to Expect:
🩺 Expert Insights – Hear from leading Massey researchers and clinicians
📖 Personal Stories – Connect with community members sharing real experiences
🔬 Cutting-Edge Presentations – Learn about the latest in prevention, screening & treatment
🤝 Community Panel & Roundtable Discussions – Be part of the conversation and explore local resources & solutions

This FREE event is part of a special series tackling top cancer priorities: lung, GI, breast, and prostate cancers.

Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and take action in the fight against cancer! Tag a friend and spread the word! ✅

📅 Date: March 1, 2025
📍 Location: VSU Multi-Purpose Center
💰 Cost: FREE!

Learn, Connect, and Take Action