Facts & Faith Fridays October 18, 2024 | Cancer Health Disparities

Gain insight into the factors driving health disparities as they relate to the 2024 AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report. Dr. Rivers will also share updates from the National Advisory Council on Minority Health.

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Facts & Faith Fridays is a partnership between VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the African American faith-based community. Led by community leaders, Rudene Mercer Haynes, Rev. F. Todd Gray, and Robert A. Winn, M.D., the program was founded in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts & Faith Fridays recognizes that faith leaders are trusted sources of accurate information and act as ambassadors for their communities.

Facts & Faith Fridays participants together can work to enhance the lives their communities through participating in ongoing dialogues around:

COVID-19 & vaccine distribution;
Systemic racism and health inequity;
Cancer risks & prevention;
Medical myths and mistrust; and
Health resources in urban & rural communities.
For inquiries regarding this program, please email us at [email protected].

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America's cancer research efforts. 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. 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 masseycancercenter.org or call 877-4-MASSEY for more information.