Cancer Teamwork Response

Cancer Teamwork Response provides guidance to help individuals and families navigate complex healthcare decisions.

In 2026 CTR's LIVE OUT LOUD campaign reflects our commitment to offering clarity, support, and direction when it matters most. OUR MISSION
Healthcare is at the core of social justice. We believe that everyone deserves equal rights and opportunities, starting with the right to good health. Cancer Teamwork Response aims to remove barriers to high-quality care so that all cancer patients have the sam

01/15/2026

Last year, we talked about building a stronger healthcare community one where people step up when the system feels fragmented, overwhelming, or out of reach.

At the Cancer Teamwork Response event on November 8, that vision came to life through many voices.

Among them was Duncan, who spoke in honor of his mother, Kelly Duncan-Joiner, and his family’s experience with cancer. Her journey, and the support they found through Cancer Teamwork Response, inspired him to share his story and step forward as our youth spokesperson.

This moment wasn’t about retelling a diagnosis. It was about what comes after loss: choosing to speak up, show up, and help others feel less alone.

Through the voices shared at this event, and through Duncan’s words, we saw what a stronger healthcare community looks like in action: individuals using their voices to create connection, understanding, and support for others facing similar moments.

As we move into 2026 and begin to introduce our LIVE LOUD message, this moment stands as an early expression of what that means to us: living with intention, honoring those who shaped us, and sharing our stories in ways that help others move forward.

We’re grateful to Duncan for speaking, to his family for their trust in CTR, and to everyone who continues to strengthen a healthcare community built on guidance, compassion, and connection.

12/19/2025

As we close out the year, we’re pausing to reflect on what community truly means.

Over the past five years, Cancer Teamwork Response has had the privilege of assisting more than 1,000 patients and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. None of this happens in isolation.

Our work lives at the intersection of patients, families, physicians, hospitals, and supporters, people who step in when the healthcare system feels overwhelming, fragmented, or out of reach.

In 2025, CTR remained laser-focused on strengthening this community. As healthcare shortages grow and pathways to diagnosis and care become more complex, collaboration is no longer optional, it’s essential. We believe better outcomes happen when people work together, share knowledge, and support one another through uncertainty.

Thank you to every patient who trusted us, every medical professional who partnered with us, and every supporter who made this work possible. We move into the new year committed to guiding, connecting, and building a stronger healthcare community, together.

Happy Holidays from the team at CTR!

Cancer Is Overwhelming — CTR Helps You Navigate What Comes Next

12/18/2025

Cancer Teamwork Response would like to thank Hernán Barangan, who directed and produced this film, for his continued support, and the patients and families who generously shared their time and stories. We hope you will share this video so that those facing a cancer diagnosis or a complex health issue know they are not alone—and know where to turn for guidance and support.

Thank you, Hernán Barangan!

Cancer Is Overwhelming — CTR Helps You Navigate What Comes Next Cancer is terrifying — not just the diagnosis, but everything that follows.Long waits to see a doctor.Long waits in the ER.Confusing pathways.Complicated sur...

11/11/2025

CHEERS TO OUR SPONSORS!
We’re deeply grateful to our LIVE LOUD BOWIE event sponsors and community partners who made this unforgettable night possible.

Julia Post-Guenther · Argyros Family Foundation · Callero Family Foundation · Hammeras Group · AutoKennel · Ana Montgomery Photography · PARS · JIT Labs · Ketel One Vodka · Ketel One Botanicals · NOLET’S Gin · Javier’s Finest Foods of Mexico · Fayard Wines · Eleven Eleven Wines · Iacocca Family Foundation

Your generosity fuels Cancer Teamwork Response’s no-cost guidance for families navigating cancer and complex health issues. Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate healthcare community.

11/04/2025

Link to event in our profile

10/28/2025

Cancer Teamwork Response proudly thanks Cosco Fire Protection, our Presenting Sponsor for the November 8th event with Mike Garson, David Bowie’s piano man.

Your support helps CTR continue to guide patients and families navigating cancer and complex health issues — always free of charge, always when time matters most.

Together, we’re building a stronger healthcare community.

10/11/2025

Mike Garson, David Bowie’s piano man, personally asked Veronica Swift to join him on vocals on November 8 at the Soka Performing Arts Center, Orange County, and for good reason. Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as a “miraculous voice” with an “innate gift for entertaining a crowd,” Veronica is a powerhouse performer who will bring Bowie’s spirit and soul to life on stage.

Catch Veronica, Mike, Joe, and an incredible lineup playing at SOKA in Orange County. Tickets available now—link in bio.

10/04/2025

BOWIE & GARSON

David Bowie’s Longtime Pianist, Mike Garson, to Headline Concert // Featuring Joe Sumner and Special Guest Veronica Swift

In honor of the upcoming 10th anniversary of Bowie’s passing from cancer, Garson — Bowie’s longest-standing band member, whose career with David spanned four decades — will lead a concert filled with iconic hits and deep-cut favorites. Garson was at Bowie’s side for his first and last U.S. performances, and his avant-garde piano on tracks like Aladdin Sane helped define the sound of generations.

Joining Garson on lead vocals is Joe Sumner, frontman of Fiction Plane and son of Sting, whose vocals have been celebrated for their emotional depth and energy. Rounding out the evening with a special guest performance by jazz sensation Veronica Swift, hailed by The Wall Street Journal as a “miraculous voice” with an “innate gift for entertaining a crowd.”

“This concert is a deeply personal way for me to honor my friend David and the legacy we created together,” said Mike Garson. “His music changed the world—and continues to inspire us all.”

Tickets on sale now, link in profile.

10/02/2025

Mike Garson, David Bowie’s piano man, has often headlined our concerts with Joe Sumner on lead vocals. While Joe frequently tours with his father, Sting, he is an extraordinary artist in his own right. We’re grateful to welcome Joe back on November 8 at the SOKA Performing Arts Center as we honor the 10th anniversary of Bowie’s passing from cancer. Don’t miss this magical night—get your tickets today.

https://www.soka.edu/soka-performing-arts-center/calendar-events/mike-garson-david-bowies-piano-man

09/05/2025

Since its beginning, Mike Garson’s support has had a meaningful impact on CTR, making it a stronger, community-driven nonprofit serving patients, families, medical professionals, and local business leaders. Our relationship with Mike has always been about more than music; it’s about collaborating to build a healthier community. On November 8, his music will once again bring us together for an unforgettable evening.

Join us as we celebrate the power of friendship, music, and community. Together, and with your continued support, we can strengthen healthcare and ensure CTR continues to provide personalized patient navigation—always free of charge—for those who need it most.

Be part of this moment. Help us keep the music and the mission alive. Don’t miss this one-night-only concert.

Secure your tickets today: https://www.soka.edu/soka-performing-arts-center/calendar-events/mike-garson-david-bowies-piano-man