Latinas Contra Cancer works to create a more equitable and accessible healthcare system for the Latino community around issues of cancer.
LCC Annual Cancer Summit 2026
October 17, 2026 | 8:00AM - 4:30PM | (VASC) 2410 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95111
Access to cancer care is not a privilege, it is a human right. Yet for the Latino community and other underserved populations, that right is too often shaped by policy shifts, coverage gaps, and systemic barriers that determine who receives timely, dignified care and who is left behind. Our Annual Cancer Summit brings together patients, providers, policymakers, funders, advocates, researchers, and community leaders for a full day of honest, forward-looking dialogue about the future of cancer care in our region. Grounded in a health-as-a-human-right framework, the summit moves beyond policy mechanics to center the lived realities of the people navigating a system that too often falls short of its promise.
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Across the day, we'll explore the issues shaping cancer care today: what shifting Medi-Cal policy means for patients across the continuum, the myth of "free" coverage and the real costs families face, housing as essential care rather than charity, language access as a right rather than an accommodation, and the promise and risk of AI in our communities' health. We'll examine how clinical trials can become more equitable, honor the promotoras and community health workers at the heart of community care, and imagine a more expansive vision of healing that integrates traditional and community-rooted practices alongside clinical treatment.
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This is more than a conference. It is a gathering of a community committed to closing the gaps, through shared understanding, collective action, and culturally grounded, community-led care. Programming is offered bilingually to ensure our Spanish- and Vietnamese-speaking communities are full participants in the conversation.
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Join us as we build the power of our communities to demand a cancer care system worthy of everyone it serves.
Health Justice Starts Here
From language barriers to income loss, our community members are too often overlooked by the healthcare system. At Latinas Contra Cancer, we stand with those most impacted by inequity, ensuring they are seen, heard, and supported through every step of their cancer journey. We build the power of Latinos and their families to navigate, challenge, and transform the healthcare system. Through education, advocacy, and culturally rooted care, we are shaping a future where health is a right, not a privilege.
How We Show Up for Our Community
From urgent support to long-term healing, our programs are built to meet people where they are — with dignity, compassion, and culturally rooted care. Whether navigating a new diagnosis or finding stability after treatment, we’re here every step of the way.
When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2018, my world collapsed. But in that moment of despair, something unexpected happened. The interpreter, who was also a Patient Navigator with Latinas Contra Cancer, gently told me about LCC and invited me to learn more. I had never heard of the organization before, but that invitation changed my life…
Rooted in Community, Leading Statewide Change
As part of California’s Medi-Cal transformation, Latinas Contra Cancer proudly delivers Enhanced Care Management and Community Health Worker services through CalAIM. These culturally rooted programs help our community members navigate complex care needs, overcome systemic barriers, and access the support they deserve.
