Bridging the Gap

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center celebrated a powerful milestone in the fight for health equity. Jacinta Tatum, cofounder of Families Fighting Hereditary Cancer (FFHC), officially graduated from the Community & Cancer Science Network (CCSN) Scholars Program.

The CCSN program pairs community leaders with MCW graduate students and clinical fellows to address cancer disparities through a 9-month curriculum (September–May). This hybrid program builds trust, fosters collaboration and offers equitable, specialized training on cancer and community outreach. As a carrier of the RAD51D genetic mutation, Jacinta provided the Research Scholars with invaluable insights that no textbook could offer. 

Completing this nine-month intensive was no small feat for Jacinta. As a dedicated special education teacher in Milwaukee, committing to weekly sessions from September to May required immense discipline and a level of dedication that defines who she is. We are grateful for Jacinta’s commitment to ensure that the Previvor Community had a voice in the highest levels of medical research.

FFHC is profoundly grateful for this opportunity to grow its connections within the MCW network. Jacinta’s graduation marks a new chapter of transformational impact for our organization and the families we serve.

We invite you to join us in our mission to provide awareness, education, and a supportive community for previvors everywhere. Together, we can beat hereditary cancer.

KNOW YOUR RISK. MANAGE YOUR RISK. BEAT HEREDITARY CANCER!

Jacinta’s CCSN cohort following their presentation on April 29, 2026. (Jacinta is pictured on the far right.)