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Cancer cases, cancer-related deaths, and survivorship are projected to rise exponentially—yet oncology faces critical workforce shortages. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Tristan Blanco, a biology major and fellow in VCU Massey’s Cancer-focused Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Program, who shares his experience as part of a program designed to scale oncology education and meet the evolving needs of cancer care nationwide. Get behind the scenes of an innovative training model that’s preparing the next generation of oncology leaders.
"It’s one of the smartest ways to address the workforce shortage. We’re making sure more students get the chance to discover oncology and have that opportunity.” — Tristan Blanco
Guests:
Tristan Blanco
Biology major and fellow in the Cancer-focused Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Program
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Richmond, VA
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At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
