Cancer Commons
Health and Human ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Cancer Commons is a nonprofit organization in the health and human services sector that operates a patient-centric network involving patients, scientists, and physicians with the aim of improving individual outcomes while advancing collective learning for future patients. Based in Mountain View, California, the organization connects people and expertise to support oncology patients who are seeking optimized treatment options and better access to information, including activities such as virtual tumor boards and public-facing webinars. Its work situates it within the cancer research and patient advocacy space, focusing on collaborative knowledge sharing and clinical decision support to address gaps in care. In addition to engaging a multi-stakeholder community, Cancer Commons has expanded its leadership and collaborative partnerships through recent initiatives, including appointing a new chief executive and forming an external advisory board to guide its genomics and clinical guidance efforts. The organization maintains a focus on late-stage cancer scenarios and the broader goal of maximizing patient outcomes through shared learning and expert guidance.