In this episode of the Empowering Providers to Empower Patients (EPEP) podcast, host Dr. Nicole Rochester interviews Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham about the hidden blind spots shaping cancer outcomes today. From misclassified cell lines to overlooked risk factors in primary care, this insightful conversation reveals where provider awareness falls short, and how those gaps translate into missed opportunities for early detection, equitable screening, and truly personalized care.

Key Topics in this Podcast

• Hidden blind spots in provider awareness that limit early detection and screening
• How genetic ancestry, tumor heterogeneity, and protein expression influence precision medicine
• Why PSA screening guidance fails to reach high-risk groups, and how to fix it
• The importance of individualized screening conversations in primary care
• Community-based initiatives like Blitz the Barriers that improve outcomes for highest-risk populations

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In Episode 3 of our DECODE podcast, Dr. Virginia Haoyu Sun of Harvard Medical School dives into one of the most critical conversations in modern cancer care: how to use artificial intelligence safely, responsibly, and ethically. She speaks to how bias enters AI systems, what trust in digital health tools really means, and how patients and care partners can thoughtfully engage with AI without replacing human judgment.

From protecting privacy to understanding algorithmic limitations, Dr. Sun equips patients and care partners with practical guidance to stay informed and empowered as AI becomes an increasingly influential part of their care journey.

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In this episode of the Empowering Providers to Empower Patients (EPEP) podcast, host Dr. Nicole Rochester speaks with Dr. Demetria Smith-Graziani from Emory University School of Medicine about advancing trust, communication, and equity in breast cancer care. Together, they explore what it means for healthcare systems to truly reflect community voices and lived experience, how to ensure new innovations reach all patients, and why listening is one of the most powerful tools for building trust.

Key Topics in this Podcast:

• Building and sustaining trust across breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
• Integrating lived experience and community voices into equitable care models
• Expanding inclusion in innovation and clinical trials for underrepresented populations
• Strengthening communication and shared decision-making between providers and patients

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