Cancer Doctor, Researcher, Speaker,
Dr. Bradley Carthon
Bradley C. Carthon, MD, PhD, is a nationally recognized physician-scientist, educator and leader dedicated to advancing innovative treatments for genitourinary cancers while improving cancer care, reducing health disparities and serving communities across Georgia.
About me
I am originally from Fort Valley, Georgia. Growing up in rural Georgia and losing my mother to cancer at an early age shaped my commitment to oncology and patient-centered care, inspiring me to pursue a career in medicine.
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As a pre-med undergraduate, I chose to attend Hampton University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU). I later returned to Boston to earn my MD and PhD from Harvard University. After completing a fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, I returned to Georgia to practice at Emory as a cancer doctor and researcher.
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Today, I work with the genitourinary oncology team at Winship Cancer Institute to identify novel therapeutic targets and lead clinical trials evaluating innovative treatment combinations for patients with prostate, bladder, kidney, and other genitourinary cancers.
I serve as a professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine and section chief of hematology and oncology at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown. I Â also serve as a community engagement co-chair for the Winship Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit and previously served as chair of the Winship Cancer Institute Health Disparities, Health Literacy and Minority Accrual Committee. Lastly, I am also a member of Winship's Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics Research Program.
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Beyond my clinical and research responsibilities, I consider community service an important part of my life's work. I have had the privilege of speaking at schools, churches and community organizations throughout Georgia, and I am proud to have mentored many trainees and to serve as national president emeritus of the Student National Medical Association.
Patient Education
COVID-19 Vaccines
Addressing concerns about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Filmed by Emory Healthcare during the pandemic.
Community Advocacy
Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening
Joining my colleagues to bring awareness to Winship Cancer Institute's mobile prostate cancer screening program and its impact in the community. Produced by WebsEdge for AUATV.
A Conversation on Prostate Health
Coming together with others in a barber shop to discuss the importance of prostate health in the Black community. Produced by HEAL Collaborative.
Prostate Cancer in the Community
Addressing prostate cancer in the African-American community at the Precision Oncology forum. Produced by Black Health Matters.
Research
the oncologist
2026
pediatric, adolescent & young adult cancer
2026
nejm evidence - editorial
2025
Clinical Genitourinary Cancer
2023
jama oncology
2022
Features and Media Articles
asco daily news
hampton university
onclive
onclive
targeted oncology
FOX 5 Atlanta
metro atlanta ceo
11 alive news
13 wmaz news
Winship Magazine
July 2025
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October 2024
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November 2021
February 2021
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January 2021
August 2020
Summer 2015
Home Grown
Growing up in Georgia, I became aware at a young age that where you lived, what you looked like or how much money you had could influence the care you received. Those experiences stayed with me. By age 12, I knew I wanted to pursue medicine, becoming the first person in my family to follow that dream.
