TLCI - The Latino Cancer Institute

Can the HPV Vaccine Help Conquer Latina Cervical Cancer?
2024-10-18 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Free Virtual Webinar, October 18th, 2024

9-10:30 am PST / 11-12:30 pm CDT / Noon – 1:30 pm ET

Join us for a critical discussion on the potential of the HPV vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer in Latina communities. In this 5th Friday Forum, our panelists will explore:

Cervical cancer disparities among Hispanics/Latinas

Alternative HPV vaccine schedules to increase access

Public health strategies for cancer prevention

Training community health workers for cervical health outreach

Featuring speakers: Dr. Jane Montealegre, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Dr. Carolina Porras and Dr. Rolando Herrero, NCI-Costa Rica Studies; Dr. Francisco Garcia, Pima County Public Health Department; and Nancy Pena, Navegación de Pacientes Internacionales.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest research and initiatives in cervical cancer prevention for Latina communities.

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For more information on our 6-part series, including speaker line-up, dates, and agenda, visit our virtual Friday Forum Series web page.

6th Annual Forum: A National Perspective on the Impact of Cancer Research, Leadership, and Engagement within the Latino Community
2024-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Free Virtual Webinar, October 25, 2024

9-12 noon PST/ 11-2:00 pm CDT/Noon – 3:00 pm EST

In the concluding session of our virtual Friday Forum Series, you’ll hear from the Director of the NCI, the Chair of the President’s Cancer Panel and the latest from the All of Us research program.

For more information on our 6-part series, including speaker line-up, dates, and agenda, visit our virtual Friday Forum Series web page.

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Breast Cancer, Diet, and Heart Health: What the Pathways Study Reveals
2024-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Format: Online Webinar

Discover how findings from the Pathways Study are unlocking new ways to protect breast cancer survivors from heart disease. Learn practical, research-backed lifestyle tips from Isaac Ergas, PhD, and Robin Zwerling Baltrushes, MD, to improve long-term health. Connect with leading researchers shaping survivorship care and learn more about the Pathways Study at https://thepathwaysstudy.org.”

Webinar registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117278947406/WN_8vBShjARQiGp2oxeMD4Q2g#/registration

Cancer + Careers: Preguntale A Los Expertos Seminario - Balacear el Trabajo y el Cáncer: Preguntas y Respuestas con Nieves Cuervo, MD
2024-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 balancing mental health with work demands.

Triage Cancer Webinars: Tips on Accessing Care
2024-11-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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.

Breast Cancer Study Townhall: Sharing Results
2025-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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 partners in Northern California, funded by the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP).
The virtual event will include a presentation of the research findings, followed by a Q&A session with the research team. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Initial findings were presented during our 2024 Friday Forum Series: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back – Advances and Barriers in Latina Breast Cancer.
Register for a virtual townhall to hear the research findings about genomic – tumor testing access among Spanish speaking women with breast cancer
Register: https://tinyurl.com/paccstanford

Health Equity Summit 2025
2025-09-09 | Online
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 will also examine innovative approaches to improve access to care and research participation for diverse and underserved communities across the United States.
The Summit offers up to 5 CE, CME, CNE, CHES/MCHES, and ACPE credits, with early bird registration available through September 1, 2025.

Latino Men's Health - Spotlighting Cancer, An Unanswered Burden
2025-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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 a part!
Part of our 2025 Forum Series addressing Latino Men’s Health and Cancer disparities, guiding our community through understanding risk factors, reframing cultural norms like machismo as both strength and barrier, and accessing the tools and resources needed for better outcomes.
Free, virtual event with Spanish interpretation. Register Here.

Machismo, A Key Driver of Latino Male Health and Risk!
2025-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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 Health and Cancer disparities, guiding our community through understanding risk factors, reframing cultural norms like machismo as both strength and barrier, and accessing the tools and resources needed for better outcomes.
Free, virtual event with Spanish interpretation.
Latino Men’s Health – Spotlighting Cancer, An Unanswered Burden — A 3-event Forum Series
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Building an Equitable Latino Healthcare Workforce - from Medical Students to Clinicians
2025-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 in advancing cancer care. Join us for a dynamic conversation with leaders from LMSA, NHHF, ASCO, LLS, City of Hope, and TLCI.
Part of our 2025 Forum Series addressing Latino Men’s Health and Cancer disparities, guiding our community through understanding risk factors, reframing cultural norms like machismo as both strength and barrier, and accessing the tools and resources needed for better outcomes.
Free, virtual event with Spanish interpretation.
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Las Voces de Mieloma, Group de Apoyo (Español/Virtual)
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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 Tuesday of every month and is designed to help patients, families, and caregivers better understand the disease and improve quality of life.
Presented entirely in Spanish. No translation needed.
Who should attend: Community members, patients, families, and caregivers affected by Multiple Myeloma.
For more information or questions, contact: lasvoces@imfsupport.org

Búsqueda de Empleo/Job Search Webinar
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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, pero es totalmente posible. Obtén consejos para crear un currículum efectivo, mejorar tus habilidades para entrevistas (incluyendo cómo manejar preguntas sobre periodos sin trabajar) y mucho más.

Hosted by Cancer + Careers. Registration is available in Spanish only. Phone and webinar participation options available.

Las Voces de Mieloma, Group de Apoyo (Español/Virtual)
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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 access to care in 2026.
For any questions, please email lasvoces@imfsupport.org

Triage Cancer® Free Webinar Series
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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 address the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that often accompany a serious medical diagnosis, including patient navigation, advocacy support, financial assistance, and mental health services.

16th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer
2026-06-26 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online
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 searching, and more. Webinar and phone-only participation options are available.
Date & Time:
Friday, June 26, 2026 — 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Accommodations:
Real-time closed captioning provided. To request accommodations, please email cancerandcareers@cew.org
Accreditation:
CEs/PDCs will be available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals who attend the Conference.

Las Voces de Mieloma (Spanish/virtual) Support Group
2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join the International Myeloma Foundation’s (IMF) monthly Spanish-language educational and support series featuring a different leading myeloma expert each month. Previous sessions are available online. This month’s featured speaker, Dr. Rafael Fonseca, will discuss the latest advances in first-line multiple myeloma treatment, including bispecific antibody combinations and CAR-T cell therapy.
Missed a session? Previous presentations are available online.
Register: https://lasvoces.support.myeloma.org/Questions: lasvoces@imfsupport.org

TLCI’s 2026 Friday Forum Series on Social Determinants of Health
2026-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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This year’s virtual Forum Series explores how Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) influence cancer risk, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in Latino communities.
Join researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, community organizations, and policymakers for four consecutive Fridays examining the social, environmental, economic, and structural factors that shape cancer outcomes—and the solutions that can help improve them.
Mark your calendar for September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9 for a national learning and action series connecting research, lived experience, and practical strategies to advance equitable cancer care.
Free and virtual. Spanish captions available.
Want to learn more before you register? Read our companion news story, What Shapes Cancer Risk? Understanding the Social Determinants of Health, for an overview of the Forum themes, featured speakers, and why these conversations matter.
Curious about previous Forums? Browse our Video Library to watch recordings from past sessions.

Climate, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice
2026-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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Climate change, environmental exposures, and the conditions where people live, work, and play can all influence cancer risk and health outcomes.
Join California Surgeon General Dr. Diana E. Ramos and researchers, clinicians, and public health leaders for a discussion on how environmental and social conditions shape health across generations. Topics include climate resilience, environmental justice, maternal health, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the policies that can help build healthier communities.
Free and virtual. Spanish captions available.
Mark your calendar for September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9 for a national learning and action series connecting research, lived experience, and practical strategies to advance equitable cancer care.
Want to learn more before you register? Visit our June newsletter for additional reading on this Forum’s speakers, themes, and related resources.
Curious about previous Forums? Browse our Video Library to watch recordings from past sessions.

What Shapes Breast Cancer Outcomes for Latinas?
2026-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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Breast cancer outcomes are shaped by more than biology alone. Research shows that understanding differences within Latino communities, including factors such as dense breast tissue, ancestry, access to care, and environmental exposures, can help identify risk earlier and improve outcomes for Latinas.
Join researchers, clinicians, and community leaders as they explore the latest science and discuss practical strategies to improve prevention, early detection, and treatment through a broader understanding of breast cancer risk.
Mark your calendar for September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9 for a national learning and action series connecting research, lived experience, and practical strategies to advance equitable cancer care.
Free and virtual. Spanish captions available.
Want to learn more before you register? Our July newsletter provides additional background on the Forum Series, featured speakers, and the topics that will be explored during this session.
Curious about previous Forums? Browse our Video Library to watch recordings from past sessions.

Powering Up Community. Leading Change.
2026-10-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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Understanding what shapes cancer outcomes is only the beginning. The final Forum in TLCI’s 2026 series turns toward action—and the people, knowledge, and resources needed to create change.
Join community advocates, researchers, clinicians, and health leaders for conversations about civic engagement, community-informed data, environmental advocacy, and the cancer-care workforce. Featured speakers include Ruben Mesa, MD, president and executive director of Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center; Liz Hurtado of Moms Clean Air Force; Maria Bonilla of the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (LPPI); and Wendy Johansson, co-founder of MiSalud, among others.
Together, they will explore how communities and institutions can help shape healthier environments, strengthen the cancer workforce, and improve cancer outcomes for Latinos.
Mark your calendar for September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9 for a national learning and action series connecting research, lived experience, and practical strategies to advance equitable cancer care.
Free and virtual. Spanish captions available.
Want to learn more before you register? Read our August newsletter for additional background on the speakers, challenges, and opportunities that will be explored during this session.
Curious about previous Forums? Browse our Video Library to watch recordings from past sessions.
