UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

Congratulates to the first two graduates of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center K12 Physician Scientist Program in Clinical Oncology (PSPCO). Cancer Center members Bridget Keenan, MD, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine and co-leader of the Cancer Immunotherapy Program, and Cheryl Peretz, MD, assistant professor of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, are the first two physician-scientists to complete the two-year curriculum. Launched in 2022 by the Office of Education and Training, the program was designed to train clinical scientists to collaborate with discovery scientists and to conduct impactful, innovative, and patient-centered research. https://ow.ly/ceEE50SV7RT

A team led by Dr. Mekhail Anwar of University of California, San Francisco has been awarded $15 million from ARPA-H to develop a next-generation miniature scanner powerful enough to detect individual cancer cells during surgery. Read more: https://ow.ly/jB6750T4pNy

Thinking about starting a health ministry, building upon an existing health ministry, or partnering with faith communities? Come learn about proven partnerships, techniques, and resources to help and make an impact. The 17th Annual "Gathering" Symposium for Faith, Health & Community will take place Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:30am to 10:45am, online. This virtual community event is offered by the Abundant Life Health Ministries Network, a program of the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprensive Cancer Center's Office of Community Engagement. -Engage, network, and partner for healthier congregations and communities -Expert speakers on a wide range of cancer, health, and well-being topics -Information to equip and uplift -Access to public health and wellness strategies, solutions, and resources For registration and more information: https://ow.ly/kEir50SQg4E

This spring, the California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center co-hosted the 4th Annual CPCC/UCSF Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. A stellar faculty, including Eric Small, MD; Peter Carroll, MD, MPH; Matt Cooperberg, MD, MPH; Mack Roach III, MD; June Chan, ScD; Rahul Aggarwal, MD; and Thomas Hope, MD, presented at the conference. Sessions covered a range of topics, all videos are online for viewing via UCTV. https://ow.ly/Vmzf50SV7SV

Free Patient Webinar from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) Tuesday, September 24, 2024 11:00 AM - Join experts as they discuss MPN, including polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and myelofibrosis (MF). This free webinar is designed to help participants: Understand their diagnosis; Engage in shared decision-making: Compare, discuss, and select medical treatment options with their care team, including how to access clinical trials; Learn about the role of a pharmacist in treating MPN and managing side effects; Gather tips for navigating patient and caregiver resources and insight into living with MPN. Register: https://ow.ly/tPyj50SELLJ

A Paradigm Shift: Dr. Mitchel Berger UCSF Health on the Challenges and Rewards of Neuro-Oncology. “We’ve seen a three-fold increase in survival for malignant gliomas, better outcomes, increased quality of life, and more aggressive radiation therapies, which are now much safer. The whole course of treatment has changed.” Read more from the President's Cancer Panel's: https://ow.ly/KMGH50STt8A

Meet the speakers at #CGAIGC24! Dr. Lee-may Chen is the Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more to familiarize yourself with Dr. Chen's work in #HereditaryGICancer ahead of her lecture at our annual meeting in November 👉 bit.ly/3WBL911

Thinking about starting a health ministry, building upon an existing health ministry, or partnering with faith communities? We have proven partnerships, techniques, and resources to help and make an impact! Join us for the 17th Annual "Gathering" Symposium for Faith, Health & Community Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:30am to 10:45am. This virtual community event is offered by the Abundant Life Health Ministries Network, a program of the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprensive Cancer Center's Office of Community Engagement. Thinking about starting a health ministry, building upon an existing health ministry, or partnering with faith communities? We have proven partnerships, techniques, and resources to help and make an impact. -Engage, network, and partner for healthier congregations and communities -Expert speakers on a wide range of cancer, health, and well-being topics -Information to equip and uplift -Access to public health and wellness strategies, solutions, and resources For registration and more information: https://ow.ly/yvhz50SQfpu

Free Patient Webinar from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms | Tuesday, September 24, 2024 • 2:00 PM EDT Join experts as they discuss MPN, including polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and myelofibrosis (MF). This webinar is designed to help participants: • Understand their diagnosis. • Engage in shared decision-making: Compare, discuss, and select medical treatment options with their care team, including how to access clinical trials. • Learn about managing side effects. and more! Register: https://ow.ly/QFPp50SELlj

“We believe that screening for anal cancer precursors and treating them should become the standard of care for people with HIV over the age of 35 years,” lead investigator Joel Palefsky, MD University of California, San Francisco. First Anal Cancer Screening Guidelines for People With HIV, via POZ. Read more: https://ow.ly/UcNX50SFuY5