TLCI - The Latino Cancer Institute

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
