The Red Couch on the Road

This series, led by Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, will uncover the stories behind J&J CareCommunity which supports healthcare professionals who are working to help bridge the gap between their communities and care.

Watch. Be inspired. And join us on the journey to strengthen the foundation of health systems—one conversation at a time.

Episode 7: Prioritizing self-advocacy and creating better outcomes in lung cancer treatment

Behind every effective cancer treatment plan is a partnership—between a patient who knows their own body and a healthcare team that combines deep expertise with compassion.

In the season finale of The Red Couch on the Road, Vanessa meets with lung cancer survivor and patient advocate, Nichelle Stigger, and Vice President of Global Medical Affairs Oncology at Johnson & Johnson, Mark Wildgust, to discuss how self-advocacy, collaboration and early detection improve outcomes for patients with lung cancer.

For over 30 years,  Johnson & Johnson has been relentlessly progressing innovative approaches and treatments for cancer, while building awareness to ensure patients around the world have access to care. We are innovating to revolutionize how lung cancer is diagnosed with technology that can help physicians catch the disease earlier, as well as solutions that could treat it with precision.

Watch and let this story inspire you.

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About Vanessa Broadhurst

Vanessa Broadhurst is Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, and a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, Vanessa is responsible for advancing our strategy across Corporate Marketing, Global Communications, Health Equity and Philanthropic giving. She leads a world-class team that is passionate about changing the trajectory of health for humanity.

Meet Vanessa

Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson

Introducing J&J CareCommunity

Johnson & Johnson is closing the gap between communities and care through J&J CareCommunity. Building on our legacy, J&J CareCommunity is rooted in championing nurses and health workers, the heart of the care system, and advancing programs that improve access to quality care for communities worldwide.

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