Community at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Vanderbilt-Ingram's office of Patient and Community Education (OPACE) empowers health care consumers to make informed decisions along the cancer care continuum through advocacy, education, and outreach initiatives.
Team Vanderbilt
Visit the Team Vanderbilt page to find walks, runs and special events to promote cancer awareness and support cancer research.
Contact: vanderbiltwalks@vanderbilt.edu if you have any questions.
Research Advocacy
Cancer survivors and caregivers provide a unique perspective and play an important role in helping researchers bring the best science to those affected by cancer. The Research Advocacy program provides opportunities for advocates to participate and contribute to the research process and outcomes for future patients.
VICC Ambassadors
We are the next generation of philanthropists committed to winning the battle against cancer by awarding Discovery Grants to promising researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Learn more about our Ambassadors and the research they have helped support.
MEET THE OPACE TEAM
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's Office of Patient and Community Education (OPACE) plans and implements cancer patient education, advocacy, community outreach, and cancer wellness activities. The goal of OPACE is to empower health care consumers to make informed decisions along the cancer care continuum through advocacy, education, and outreach initiatives.
