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VCU Massey Cancer Center is dedicated to discovering, developing, delivering and teaching effective means to prevent, treat and ultimately cure cancer.
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09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the Director’s Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series featuring Dr. Gregory A. Abel!

Dr. Abel led a timely discussion on the ethical integration of AI in oncology, exploring how healthcare systems can leverage new technologies while prioritizing health equity, patient trust, and human-centered care. Grounding innovation in strong ethical principles ensures these tools truly serve our patients and community.

We extend our deep gratitude to Dr. Abel for sharing his expertise with the Massey community as well as the faculty, staff and students whose thoughtful questions made for a dynamic evening.

09/09/2026

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and we sat down with VCU Massey oncologist Dr. Jack Melson to talk screening, risk factors, and modern treatment options.

“We rarely repeat the exact same approach, one patient to another,” says Dr. Melson. “We’re always tailoring treatment to fit the person in front of us.”

Because early-stage prostate cancer often shows no symptoms, starting conversations about PSA screenings early is critical, especially for Black men and those with a family history. Catching it early opens the door to highly personalized care, including non-surgical focal therapies like High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), which targets cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue and quality of life.

Read our full Q&A with Dr. Melson to learn more about protecting your health: https://bit.ly/4xbprRX

09/08/2026

VCU Massey researchers just identified a key molecular pathway driving tumor survival, and it could reveal new targets for future brain cancer therapies!

📖 See what this breakthrough means for treatment: https://bit.ly/4bWmYTt

09/07/2026

As Labor Day draws to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable clinicians, researchers, nurses, and staff across VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Their tireless dedication and hard work drive life-saving progress for our patients and community every day.

We hope everyone enjoyed a safe, peaceful, and restful holiday!

09/04/2026

🚨 Next week is our Community Fireside Chat!

How is artificial intelligence changing the future of cancer care, and what does it mean for ethics and patient trust?

Join Massey on Wednesday, September 9 at The Valentine Museum for a special Director's Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series Community Fireside Chat: The Ethics of AI in Cancer Research & Practice.

We are honored to host Gregory Abel, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, hematologic oncologist, and Co-Chair of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Ethics Advisory Committee. Dr. Abel will lead an interactive discussion on how AI is transforming oncology, what these technological shifts mean for patients and families, and how we can ensure AI is used responsibly in medicine.

Seats are limited for this special evening event, reserve your spot today!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4d5Hd1u

09/03/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate two outstanding Massey physician-scientists honored with 2026 VCU Distinguished Faculty Awards!

University Award of Excellence

Richard Sterling, MD (Member, Developmental Therapeutics)

Co-developer of the globally utilized FIB-4 Index for assessing liver fibrosis, Dr. Sterling has been instrumental in building VCU’s hepatology program into one of the nation's premier liver centers.

University Outstanding Term Faculty Award

Mary Helen Hackney, MD (Director of Community Oncology)

A champion for equitable patient care, Dr. Hackney built Massey's Rural Cancer Outreach Program network, expanding critical oncology services and clinical access across rural Virginia.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Sterling and Dr. Hackney for their transformative leadership, research, and dedicated service to our community! 👏

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4gzLnB5

09/02/2026

Persistent fatigue affects more than a third of breast cancer survivors years after chemotherapy, but the main cause might not be what you think. 🌸

A new study published in JAMA Network Open and led by Massey researcher Dr. W. Gregory Hundley shows that stress and depressive symptoms are much stronger drivers of long-term fatigue than changes in heart function.

This research underscores why whole-person survivorship care, including mental health support and stress management, is essential to helping survivors thrive after treatment.

Read the full research findings: https://bit.ly/3UB6J8y

09/01/2026

September is both Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Take time this month to reflect on the power of education and early detection...

While ovarian cancer relies heavily on symptom awareness and genetic risk factors, prostate cancer can often be caught early through routine PSA blood tests. Understanding your personal and family health history, and knowing when to speak up, can make all the difference for you and the people you love.

Take charge of your health this month by learning the facts, starting open conversations with your doctor, and encouraging your family to stay proactive!

Learn more about screening: https://bit.ly/4qYqO4P

08/31/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Hardywood West Creek this past Saturday for the Team Massey and FCSP Foundation's Dunk for a Cure event!

Because of your incredible energy, generosity, and willingness to step up to the dunk tank, we raised vital funds to advance life-saving clinical research and support families facing pancreatic cancer.

Thank you to the FCSP Foundation, our brave dunkees, volunteers, and everyone who stopped by to show their support!

08/28/2026

Only 12 days left until our Community Fireside Chat!

How is artificial intelligence changing the future of cancer care, and what does it mean for ethics and patient trust?

Join Massey on Wednesday, September 9 at The Valentine Museum for a special Director's Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series Community Fireside Chat: The Ethics of AI in Cancer Research & Practice.

We are honored to host Gregory Abel, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, hematologic oncologist, and Co-Chair of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Ethics Advisory Committee. Dr. Abel will lead an interactive discussion on how AI is transforming oncology, what these technological shifts mean for patients and families, and how we can ensure AI is used responsibly in medicine.

Seats are limited for this special evening event, reserve your spot today!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4d5Hd1u

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