Stanford Cancer Institute Office of Community Outreach and Engagement

08/07/2025

We hope you can join us at Baywell Health Community on Wednesday, August 20. Breast oncologist, Dr. Candice Thompson, will be hosting a breast cancer workshop at 10 am. All are welcome to attend. Register using the QR code.

Join us for a 30-minute discussion on breast health and cancer detection with Dr. Candice N. Thompson on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Baywell Health Community (700 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607). Lunch will be provided. Dr. Thompson is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon who specializes in breast surgical oncology. She is a clinical assistant professor of surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and the Medical Director for the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. Register Here: bit.ly/breasthealth-baywell

07/23/2025

Claudine interviews a cancer survivor and the organizer of the Breast Cancer & African Americans Conference

07/10/2025

Join us for a 30-minute discussion on breast health and cancer detection with Dr. Candice N. Thompson on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Baywell Health Community (700 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607). Lunch will be provided. Dr. Thompson is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon who specializes in breast surgical oncology. She is a clinical assistant professor of surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and the Medical Director for the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. Register Here: bit.ly/breasthealth-baywell

05/29/2025

Registration is now open for the SCI Breast Cancer and African Americans Conference 2025! We hope you can join us.

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉
Join us for the SCI Breast Cancer and African Americans Conference 2025 — a powerful, culturally tailored event designed to inform, uplift, and connect our community in the fight against breast cancer.

🗓️ Don't wait — Seats are filling up FAST!
Secure your spot today and be part of this life-saving conversation.

💻 Register now at: http://tinyurl.com/SCIBCAA2025

✨ Let’s come together to ensure equity, access, and hope for Black and African American communities affected by breast cancer.

04/22/2025

Join us for Soul Stroll 2025 and take strides towards a healthier lifestyle! Whether you're a seasoned walker or just getting started, this signature event offers something for the entire family. Don't miss this chance to prioritize your health and well-being. Save the date!

04/21/2025

Dr. Jean Bao and Dr. Thomas Sun will be hosting: All About Breast Cancer: Risks, Prevention, and Treatments (in Mandarin). This workshop will be offered to the East Bay community in Mandarin, all handouts will be provided in Simplified Chinese.

Saturday, May 10 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th Street, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

RSVP: stanfordhealthcare.org/breastcancerrisk-May-10

04/08/2025

Join us at Baywell Health Community for Community Breast Health Talks with Dr. Candice N. Thompson on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 10 am. Lunch will be provided.

Register at bit.ly/breasthealth-baywell

01/21/2025

The Stanford Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Health Equity is dedicated to fostering and strengthening partnerships that improve research, education, and community outreach and engagement to reduce the cancer burden and cancer disparities.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bridging-cancer-health-inequities-stanford-cancer-4p9mc?trk=public_post_feed-article-content

The Stanford Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Health Equity is dedicated to fostering and strengthening partnerships to reduce the cancer burden & disparities.

12/03/2024

Help fuel outstanding cancer breakthroughs on ! Your donation to the Stanford Cancer Discovery Fund supports innovative research that leads to life-saving therapies worldwide: https://medicalgiving.stanford.edu/ways-to-give/cancer-discovery-fund.html From all of us, thank you for your impact.

11/08/2024

Here are some photos from the inaugural Bridging the Gap Health Equity Symposium.

It was inspiring to have passionate individuals come together to explore solutions and share insights on cancer care. We hope that the attendees left feeling inspired and connected with others who will help them in their ongoing work.

Thank you to our incredible keynote speakers, moderators, panelists, and breakout session facilitators!

Dr. Charles R. Rogers, Margaret Abe-Koga, Mountain View Mayor. Bay Area Cancer Connections, American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN, BLACC Black Ladies Advocating for Cancer Care, Community Health Partnership, Genentech, LEAD Filipino

10/31/2024

We started bright and early this morning for our inaugural Bridging the Gap Health Equity Symposium!! We look forward to the rest of the day.

10/24/2024

We are one week away from the inaugural Stanford Cancer Institute Bridging the Gap Health Equity Symposium! We can't wait to see you all there!