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About Us

The Cancer Center Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) advocates for patients, caregivers, and family members at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. Committed to fostering a more patient-centered approach, the PFAC collaborates with staff and faculty to enhance the care experience throughout the entire cancer journey—from diagnosis to active treatment and survivorship. The council actively consults on improvement projects and provides valuable feedback to ensure that patient-centered design principles are at the forefront of care initiatives. In addition, the council hosts a variety of education events to inform and empower patients and caregivers during their care.

Recent Accomplishments

• Education Events
  The PFAC aims to host a variety of education events for patients and caregivers throughout the year. Events will feature speakers from Stanford medicine and focus on relevant topics such as understanding and navigating a diagnosis, survivorship, sleep and nutrition, etc. Events are free and open to the public.
  
  
• Financial Literacy
  The PFAC will work with SHC staff to ensure the insurance and billing process are clear and easy to navigate for patients and caregivers.
  
  
• Continuous Feedback
  The PFAC will consult on projects aimed at improving the patient and family experience by providing their perspectives as patients and caregivers.