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The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI) is a nationwide community and research network dedicated to solving the issues and burden of Latino cancer.
November 5, 2024 Balacear el Trabajo y el Cáncer: Preguntas y Respuestas con Nieves Cuervo, MD Virtual – In Spanish Durante esta sesión, la Dra. Nieves Cuervo, responderá a sus preguntas relacionadas con el equilibrio entre la salud mental y las demandas laborales. English: During this session, Dr. Nieves Cuervo will answer questions related to […]
11am PT / 1pm CT /2pm ET Duration: 90 minutes Tips on Accessing Care This webinar will present tips for accessing cancer screenings, testing, and biomarker testing, including insurance coverage for these services, and steps to take if insurance denies coverage. Course Level: Beginner.
Free Virtual Townhall March 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST Join Dr. Manali Patel (Stanford) and Ysabel Duron (TLCI) to learn about findings from our research on genomic testing access disparities among diverse breast cancer patients. This study is a collaborative project between Stanford University, The Latino Cancer Institute, and multiple community […]
Join Cancer Support Community Los Angeles for the fifth annual Health Equity Summit, held virtually on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. This year’s theme, “Reimagining Equitable Cancer Care in 2025 and Beyond,” will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and community leaders to explore barriers to equitable cancer care and their impact on patient outcomes. Participants […]
Forum 1: Why Are Latino Men at Higher Risk for Cancer — and How Is It Impacting Patients, Communities, and the U.S. Economy? Opening 2025 Forum featuring Latino prostate cancer survivor conversations, genetic research on Latino men's risk factors, and lifestyle medicine approaches. Learn why Latino men face higher cancer mortality and how culture plays […]
Forum 2: Machismo, A Key Driver of Latino Male Health and Risk! Explore how social behaviors impact health and cancer outcomes. Features keynote on Machismo as both hindrance and a coping mechanism, discussions on colorectal, stomach, and lung cancer risks including the potential harms of vaping. Part of our 2025 Forum Series addressing Latino Men's […]
Forum 3: Building an Equitable Latino Healthcare Workforce - from Medical Students to Clinicians This forum spotlights the future of Latino healthcare leadership and innovation. From the challenges faced by Latino medical students to building a stronger workforce, expert speakers will explore cancer disparities, youth vaping research, patient knowledge gaps, and the role of AI […]
Las Voces de Mieloma is a free monthly virtual support group and educational presentation series bringing quality Multiple Myeloma information to Spanish-speaking communities around the world. Each session features a guest speaker — physicians and nurses from across the globe — covering a different MM topic, followed by Q&A. The group meets on the 3rd […]
Searching for a new position during or after cancer treatment can feel overwhelming, but it is absolutely possible. Get tips on creating an effective resume, improving your interview skills (including how to handle questions about employment gaps), and much more. Buscar un nuevo puesto durante o después del tratamiento contra el cáncer puede parecer abrumador, […]
Las Voces de Mieloma is a free monthly virtual support and education group offered by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) for Spanish-speaking patients, families, and caregivers affected by multiple myeloma. June guest speaker Teresa Regueiro, founder of Comunidad Española de Pacientes con Mieloma Múltiple (CEMMP, will discuss how innovation is shaping patient needs, advocacy, and […]
The Free Webinar Series offers educational sessions on the practical and legal issues that can arise after a cancer diagnosis. Topics include health insurance, finances, employment rights, disability insurance, advocacy, estate planning, clinical trials, and more. On June 23, the webinar Beyond Medical Care: Finding the Help You Need will highlight resources that can help […]
The 16th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer is a free virtual event exploring the challenges of balancing cancer treatment, recovery, and employment. Hosted by Cancer + Careers, the conference brings together patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers, and HR professionals for practical sessions on workplace communication, disclosure decisions, managing side effects, job […]
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on philanthropy and grants in our mission to support other agencies. Your funding allows us to continue the development of new programs and tools we can share with those making a difference in the lives of Latino cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers.