The Bay Area Tumor Institute is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to preventing cancer and improving the treatment of cancer patients in California’s Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Institute offers a wide array of services and information for East Bay cancer patients and medical professionals including:

The Bay Area Tumor Institute’s clinical research program provides local medical professionals and patients with new and advanced investigational treatments approved by the National Cancer Institute, as well as opportunities for populations “at risk” to participate in Cancer Prevention Trials. The Institute also accelerates the completion of basic cancer research through the Tumor Tissue Network, a critical resource that provides fresh malignant and normal tissue to local researchers studying the causes, biology, and therapy of human cancer.

Cancer patients will find important information in the online Cancer Patient Guide. The Guide teaches patients to empower themselves in the section entitled How To Be A Patient. The Guide also identifies useful, and often free, resources in the East Bay Cancer Patient Resources section.

The Institute also sponsors Patient Support Groups for poor and underserved patients, promotes minority group participation in cancer research and prevention trials, and offers free consultations for East Bay Head and Neck and Melanoma cancer patients.

Nurses and healthcare professionals can obtain advanced training through Continuing Education Programs for East Bay oncology nurses. The Institute offers over 100 hours of professional training annually. A complete description of Upcoming Courses and the ability to register online are both available in the Nursing Education area.

To find out more, read Some of the Reasons to Invest in the Bay Area Tumor Institute.