Programs
Community Education
We offer a variety of in-person and virtual education options for community-based organizations or individuals interested in learning more about cancer. Our educational programming covers a wide range of clinical and research-focused topics in cancer, as well as community engagement principles for cancer professionals. Our educational offerings can be tailored to meet your group’s needs and are appropriate for a wide range of experience in the cancer space. If you are interested in coordinating a live education session or would like to collaborate on a self-guided learning module or other educational programming, please email communitycancer@uchicago.edu.
Self-Guided Learning
Our self-guided learning modules allow the community to learn about cancer at their own pace and on their schedule!
We currently offer the following self-guided learning modules:
- HPV
- CRC
- Clinical Trials
- Lung Cancer
- Breast Density
- Cancer 101
- Cancer 201
- Skin Cancer
Complete any FOUR self-guided learning modules and receive an Oncology Lifetime Learners certificate!
Oncology Lifetime Learners
What is an Oncology Lifetime Learners Certificate?
This designation recognizes the dedication to your cancer education with the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center. It can be used on a résumé or CV to show prospective employers, education programs, etc. that you are furthering your cancer knowledge through our educational programming.
If you are interested in a self-guided learning module on a different cancer-focused topic, please email us at communitycancer@uchicago.edu.
Digital Learning
Our HealthyU program provides virtual education to the community through webinars and online Q&A with UChicago Medicine oncologists, cancer researchers, cancer support staff, patients, and community advocates. Our webinars cover a variety of topics and feature speakers from across the cancer care continuum.
The full library of our HealthyU webinars can be found on our YouTube page.
Speakers Bureau
Our office is committed to bringing high-quality clinical and research-based cancer education to the community—and vice versa! Our bi-directional approach to cancer education means that community members and University of Chicago Medicine clinicians and research faculty share their expertise to ensure that our approach to cancer care is meeting the needs of the communities we serve.
If your organization is interested in booking a speaker from the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center to talk about a cancer-focused topic, OR if you have strategies for increased community engagement to share with our physicians and researchers, please email communitycancer@uchicago.edu. Our staff will work with you to find a speaker or speaking opportunity to meet your needs.
Downloadable Resources
Increase cancer awareness in your communities by sharing important information on cancer screening, prevention, and research!
Use the shareable resources provided in our online toolkits to spread the word about the importance of early detection and research. All resources have been compiled and reviewed by University of Chicago Medicine faculty or nationally regarded cancer organizations (e.g. The American Cancer Society)
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer Research Advocacy
- Cervical Cancer
- Clinical Trials
- Colorectal Cancer
- HPV
- LGBTQ+ Cancer Resources
- LGBTQ+ Cancer Screening Guidelines
- Mental Health and Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Skin Cancer
- Tobacco Cessation
If you are interested in resources for another cancer-related topic not on this list, please email us at communitycancer@uchicago.edu