Episode 11

Faithful Oncology Journey

with Dr. Joni Watson
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Faithful Oncology Journey

We are joined by Dr. Joni Watson, a pioneer in oncology care. Joni is a 20-year oncology nurse, faculty member, author, and healthcare executive, who has dedicated her career to advancing cancer care. She shares her incredible journey through the evolving world of oncology, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care and the role of relationships in the healing process. She highlights how cutting-edge technologies, including AI, are revolutionizing personalized cancer treatments and improving the patient’s experience.

Joni also discusses the essential role emotional support plays within the healthcare team and how it impacts patient care. Her faith has been a guiding force in her personal and professional life, offering insight into how it shapes her compassionate approach to oncology and her vision for the future of cancer care.

Listeners will come away with a deep understanding of how relationships and community support form the foundation of meaningful cancer care, and why cancer is just one part of a person’s story—not their whole identity.

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Mentioned Resources:

CanCare- www.cancare.org

LinkedIn: cancare-inc

YouTube: @cancarevideos

About the Guests:

Dr. Joni Watson - Oncology nurse leader, healthcare consultant, Duke University Professor, cancer healthcare advocate, and podcast host dedicated to transforming cancer care through compassion, patient-centric care, innovation, and faith.

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About Our Host: Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

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