Oncology360: A Standing-Room-Only Celebration of Life, Learning, and Whole-Person Cancer Care

“Over the last 20 years at El Camino Health we have built what is one big cancer family, starting with one patient, one chart, one doctor and one nurse…Everyone in our program is part of this family, and we have built it right here in our community.” –Dr. Shyamali Singhal, Medical Director, El Camino Health Cancer Center

This El Camino Health family came together to celebrate 20 years of community care at Oncology360: From Prevention to Survivorship on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event brought together patients, survivors, caregivers, doctors, and healthcare providers to recognize and celebrate all the ways the community supports, treats, and respects each other and helps patients and their loved ones to survive cancer and live their best lives.

The response to the event was overwhelming—registration reached capacity in just three days—and the program welcomed a standing-room-only crowd all united by a shared journey and a sense of hope.

*Left: Standing room only at Oncology 360. Right: Dr. Shyamali Singhal, Medical Director, El Camino Health Cancer Center, welcomes members of the community.*

The main program opened with heartfelt remarks from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, followed by deeply moving survivor recognition led by Chaplain Alyss Swanson. Honora, a two-time breast cancer survivor, shared her inspiring story of resilience and courage with humor and joy, reminding everyone that cancer survivorship is not just possible—it’s powerful. Dr. Shane Dormady, Medical Director, Medical Oncology, affectionately named “Dr. Disintegration” by Honora for his ability to “disintegrate” her cancer cells, made a guest appearance in the super hero cape that she made for him.

*Left: El Camino Health Chaplain Alyss Swanson honors cancer survivors. Right: Cancer survivor Honora and Dr. Shane Dormady, aka “Dr. Disintegration”*

Three panel Oncology

A highlight of the morning was the panel of expert El Camino Health cancer physicians. Doctors took questions from the audience and offered candid, insightful commentary about the latest in cancer treatment, prevention, and what thriving looks like after treatment ends. From the latest in treatment and diagnostics to the most practical of tips about travel, handling anxiety, and the benefit of exercise, these patient-centered professionals gave the audience practical and sensible advice on how each person can make their cancer journey just one part of their life. The main program concluded with practical, joyful tips from Oncology dietitian Nicole Gunnare, who shared about food and healing in Intuitive Eating 101.

Left: Nicole Gunnare, MS, RD, CSO, CNSC, Oncology Dietitian, provides food tips to the audience. Right: Dr. Tran Ho, Breast Surgical Oncologist, stresses the importance of physician / patient collaboration in cancer survivorship

Left: Dr. Priya Jayachandran, Medical Oncologist, answers a question on the role of exercise in cancer prevention and treatment. Right: Dr. John Shumway, Radiation Oncologist, shares information on the latest developments in radiation oncology.

*Dr. Katherine Taylor, Psychiatrist; Dr. Shyamali Singhal; Dr. Iulia Giuroiu, Medical Oncologist*

*Dr. Arun Raajasekar, Medical Oncologist; Dr. Shane Dormody; Dr. Frank Lai, Urologist*

Before and after the main presentations, guests explored a vibrant health fair, highlighting the complete wraparound services offered at our Mountain View and Los Gatos Cancer Centers. From nutrition and mental health support to fitness, acupuncture, and spiritual care, these resources are at the heart of our cancer center’s whole-person approach to care. The energy in the room was electric as attendees connected with care providers, learned about a wide variety of support services for patients and caregivers, and experienced the compassionate ecosystem that surrounds every patient at El Camino Health. The full Oncology360 program can be viewed on YouTube. Save the date for next year: June 6, 2026.

*Left: El Camino Cancer Center staff share information with patients and caregivers at the Oncology360 Health Fair. Right: Dr. Tran Ho discusses breast health with a community member.*

El Camino Health Foundation is honored to support programs like Oncology360, where our community comes together for education and support. Your generosity helps El Camino Health continue to surround our patients with expert care, community, and the resources they need—not just to fight and survive cancer, but to live their best lives. If you’d like to join the community of supporters strengthening and supporting the El Camino Health cancer family, please consider making a gift to the El Camino Health Foundation.

Published: July 2025