SCHEQ Founder & CEO Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD was featured on The Conquerors Crew podcast hosted by Trent Brock.
The episode, titled “Dr. Eugene Manley – Cancer Health Equity & Patient Advocacy,” explores what cancer health equity truly means when patients and families are navigating real-world medical systems. In a candid and wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Manley translates complex health equity concepts into practical, actionable strategies patients can use immediately.
Rather than discussing equity in abstract terms, the conversation centers on lived experience, accountability, and empowerment. Dr. Manley outlines specific “patient advocacy power moves,” including what questions to ask providers, what information to document, and how to respond when medical answers feel vague or incomplete. He also explains why understanding medical records, care pathways, and escalation options can materially affect outcomes -particularly for patients from underserved or historically marginalized communities.
A key theme of the episode is preparation. Patients who enter appointments with written questions, clear timelines, and documentation strategies are often better positioned to participate meaningfully in their care. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of caregivers, proxies, and support systems when navigating complex treatment environments.
The episode further highlights the mission of STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation (SCHEQ):
- Increasing workforce diversity in STEMM and oncology fields
- Improving health literacy in underserved communities
- Developing educational resources that translate medical terminology into accessible language
- Supporting systems-level change to reduce disparities in cancer care
This appearance reinforces SCHEQ’s ongoing commitment to bridging science, lived experience, and patient empowerment to improve outcomes across the cancer care continuum.
➡️ Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfLXzOVnmF4
➡️ About the host: Trent Brock: www.trentbrockcoaching.com or https://linktr.ee/trentbrockcoaching
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