Screening Education

Lung Cancer in Asian American Non-Smokers

Panel discussion and education event at the Oakland Public Library, Chinatown Branch, addressing the rising incidence of lung cancer in Asian American non-smoking women. Lung cancer survivors, caregivers, and physicians lead the conversation on current screening guidelines, why they do not yet encompass never-smokers in the AAPI community, and what can be done now, including awareness of major risk factors like family history. Asian Health Services partners to provide free screening referrals. The event serves 50–100 Asian American underserved non-English-speaking community members, offered in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. Light food, snacks, and bilingual materials provided. Offered October 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.