Gastric Cancer - Achieving Health Equity Among Asian Americans

Learn about gastric cancer disparities affecting Asian Americans in this 57-minute lecture delivered by Dr. Yanghee Woo, an internationally renowned surgeon scientist from City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. Explore the varying gastric cancer risk factors, incidence rates, presentation stages, and treatment outcomes across different Asian American subgroups. Gain insights from Dr. Woo's expertise in robotic surgery and gastric cancer treatment, including advanced surgical techniques like robotic gastrectomy and D2 lymphadenectomy. Discover her groundbreaking research in immune biomarkers and surgical technologies, supported by major institutions and foundations. Understand her significant contributions to international gastric cancer research collaboratives and her dedication to eliminating cancer care disparities, particularly within AANHPI and Hispanic communities. Access additional health resources through Stanford Health Library's free research assistance and mindfulness meditation materials.