Leading the way in cancer care and prevention
Cancer affects almost all of us at some point in our lives. About 40% of men and women will get cancer in their lifetime.1 Others may support a loved one with cancer. The good news is that about 42% of cancers can be prevented.2
Kaiser Permanente is leading the way in preventing and screening for cancer. Our members are more likely to be screened for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colon cancer than the national average.3 Kaiser Permanente members are 20% less likely to lose years of life due to cancer.4
From detection to recovery, Kaiser Permanente oncology teams work together to provide high-quality cancer care — bringing life-changing treatments to our members and the communities we serve. No matter where you are on your care journey, we’ll be there to support you.
Learn about advances in cancer care
Advancing Cancer Care with Kaiser Permanente is a no-cost webinar about the latest in cancer prevention, treatment, and research. You’ll hear from doctors at Kaiser Permanente who have expertise in treating common, complex, and rare cancers. The webinar takes place on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to noon Pacific time.
Opening: Welcome, Overview
Tatjana Kolevska, MD
Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente National Excellence in Cancer Care Program
Fueling Health: The Role of Nutrition in Preventing and Treating Cancer
Jyoti Benjamin, MS, RD, CSO, CD, FAND
Registered Dietitian, Washington Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
Advanced Radiation Treatments for Brain Metastases
Alvin Cabrera, MD
Radiation Oncologist, Washington Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
What’s Next in Prostate Cancer: Screening and Treatment Advances
Joseph Presti, MD
Surgical Lead for Urologic Oncology, The Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
Andrea Harzstark, MD
Genitourinary Oncologist, The Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
Break
A Cancer Patient’s Experience
Tatjana Kolevska, MD
Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente National Excellence in Cancer Care Program
Robert Tufel
Kaiser Permanente Member
Collaborative Cancer Care: The Power of Multidisciplinary Teams
Farah Brasfield, MD
Regional Chief of Hematology and Oncology, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
Roberto Rodriguez, MD; Kelly Goldman, MD; and L. Andrew Difronzo, MD
Physicians, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
Closing
Tatjana Kolevska, MD
Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente National Excellence in Cancer Care Program
Meet the Speakers
Jyoti Benjamin, MS, RD, CSO, CD, FAND
Farah Brasfield, MD
Alvin Cabrera, MD
L. Andrew DiFronzo, MD
Kelly Goldman, MD
Andrea Harzstark, MD
Tatjana Kolevska, MD
Joseph Presti, MD
Roberto Rodriguez, MD
Transforming health through research
Kaiser Permanente cancer research and clinical trials
Our researchers are helping to advance cancer care for people throughout the U.S. Our oncologists test new cancer therapies and share results with Kaiser Permanente care teams. Thanks to this collaboration, members with cancer get cutting-edge treatment close to home. To learn more about our work and how you might be able to get involved, visit kp.org/cancer.
The Kaiser Permanente Research Bank
The Kaiser Permanente Research Bank helps researchers understand many health conditions, including cancer. Volunteers can share their health information and blood samples. These samples help us learn about genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that contribute to disease. For more information, visit researchbank.kaiserpermanente.org
- “Cancer Facts & Figures 2025,” American Cancer Society, accessed January 15, 2025.
- American Cancer Society, cancer.org, accessed January 15, 2025.
- Kaiser Permanente 2024 HEDIS® scores. Benchmarks provided by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Quality Compass® and represent all lines of business. Kaiser Permanente combined region scores were provided by the Kaiser Permanente Department of Care and Service Quality. The source for data contained in this publication is Quality Compass 2024 and is used with the permission of NCQA. Quality Compass 2024 includes certain CAHPS data. Any data display, analysis, interpretation, or conclusion based on these data is solely that of the authors, and NCQA specifically disclaims responsibility for any such display, analysis, interpretation, or conclusion. Quality Compass® and HEDIS® are registered trademarks of NCQA. CAHPS® is a registered trademark of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
- Elizabeth A. McGlynn, PhD, et al., “Measuring Premature Mortality Among Kaiser Permanente Members Compared to the Community,” Kaiser Permanente, July 20, 2022.