Patient Advisory Committee

Share Your Voice. Make a Difference. Inspire Change.

At Astera Cancer Care, we believe the people who experience cancer care firsthand can provide valuable insight into how we can make that care even better.

Our Patient Advisory Committee brings patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals together to share experiences, ideas, and perspectives and identify opportunities to help shape the future of the patient experience.

Whether you are a current or former patient, a caregiver, or a family member, your experiences and ideas can help us improve the way we care for patients and families throughout our community.

Your Voice Can Make a Difference

As a member of Astera Cancer Care’s Patient Advisory Committee, you’ll have an opportunity to share your perspective and help us:

  • Improve the patient and caregiver experience
  • Identify barriers and recommend practical solutions
  • Make patient education clearer and easier to understand
  • Provide feedback on programs, services, and support resources
  • Improve communication between patients and healthcare providers
  • Help ensure future initiatives reflect what matters most to patients and caregivers

Who Can Participate?

We welcome individuals who are passionate about improving the patient experience, including:

  • Current and former Astera Cancer Care patients
  • Cancer survivors
  • Family members and caregivers

No special experience is required. We’re simply looking for people who are willing to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas in a respectful and supportive environment.

What to Expect

Patient Advisory Committee members are invited to attend quarterly hybrid meetings and participate in conversations about patient care and support services.

Members may be asked to:

  • Share experiences, ideas, and perspectives in a respectful, confidential setting
  • Participate in discussions about patient care and support services
  • Review patient materials, programs, or new initiatives
  • Collaborate with other patients, caregivers, and Astera healthcare professionals
  • Help identify new opportunities to better serve the Astera Cancer Care community

2027 Meetings

Meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m., with a virtual participation option available.

  • Thursday, March 4, 2027
  • Thursday, June 3, 2027
  • Thursday, September 2, 2027
  • Thursday, December 2, 2027

Ready to Inspire Change?

Your experience can help us make care better for others. By joining Astera Cancer Care’s Patient Advisory Committee, you can help us build a more compassionate, patient-centered future—one voice at a time.

Join our Patient Advisory Committee

Call: (732) 853-1038
Email: PAC@asterahealthcare.org