Cancer is the leading cause of death among Asian Americans, with Chinese Americans facing even greater risks. Liver, lung, breast, colorectal and stomach cancers occur more often in our community.
Why is this happening?
- Language Problems: Many Chinese-speaking patients have a hard time understanding doctors, reading test results, or making appointments.
- Hard to Get Care: Seniors, immigrants, and families with low incomes often can’t travel far for cancer care.
- Fear and Shame: Some people are scared to talk about cancer or don’t want to worry their family. This stops them from getting help early.
- No Screenings: New immigrants often don’t get regular check-ups for breast, colon, or cervical cancer.
Care That Feels Like Home
At Chinese Hospital, we believe cancer care should be accessible, familiar, and compassionate. That’s why we’re launching the “Keep Hope Close to Home campaign” to build a new Oncology and Chemotherapy Center on the hospital’s second floor.
This center will feature:
- Oncology clinic and infusion center in one place
- 6 infusion chairs, 1 private infusion room, and 2 exam rooms
- Care in your own language, close to home
Voices from the Community
“I felt at home speaking Cantonese at Chinese Hospital.”
— Mr. Po Pau
“They cared for me in my language. I’m better now.”
— Mrs. Ru Zhen Wu
“Chinese Hospital helped me through cancer. They saved my life.”
— Ms. Daisy Li
Your gift gives hope.
Donate now: www.chinesehospital-sf.org/Keep-Hope-Close-to-Home
Call: 1-415-677-2470
Email: [email protected]
Let’s keep care close. Let’s keep hope close. Help us bring cancer care home.