The Stanford Cancer Center oversees a range of community outreach programs designed to prevent cancer and improve the quality of life and outcome for those living with cancer throughout the Greater Bay Area.

As part of this effort, Stanford researchers and clinicians work closely with the Northern California Cancer Center (NCCC) and other community-based organizations to address the unequal burden of cancer in medically underserved populations.

Stanford researchers and clinicians provide the latest information in cancer prevention and promote access to our cancer screening services and clinical trials through a number of outreach initiatives.

Stanford Health Library

NCI Cancer Information Service (CIS)

Prevention and Screening

Asian Liver Center at Stanford

Physician Liaison Program

Faculty Initiatives

Clinical trials provide patients at Stanford early access to the latest treatment strategies. The SCC conducts active recruitment throughout the Greater Bay Area to ensure the broadest possible access to these emerging therapies. Particular emphasis is placed on engaging minority and medically underserved populations.

Cooperative Groups

NCI Clinical Trials Education Series

SCC Outreach/Recruitment Committee

Making Progress with clinical trials

Cancer can take a dramatic physical toll on patients’ bodies, but the mental and emotional demands of serious illness can be just as difficult. The SCC offers a range of support programs to help patients and their families cope with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. These programs are free and open to the public.

Cancer Supportive Care Program

Community Breast Health Project