Calendar of Events
Special Events
First Descents Out Living It
When: May 31 - June 02, 2013
Where: US National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, NC
About: FIRST DESCENTS offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same. Read more.
Recurring Events
Breast Cancer Support for Young Women
When: 1st Tuesday of each Month, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Carolina Pointe II
About: For women ages 18-45 with breast cancer
Caregiver Conversations
When: 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each Month
Where: Patient and Family Resource Center
About: For caregivers to meet and share stories through planned topics and social time.
Friday Family Coffee
When: Fridays, 9:30-11:00 AM
Where: Patient and Family Resource Center
About: For UNC Cancer Care patients and caregivers to meet for coffee. Arts & crafts also available.
Legal Clinic (Free)
When: 2nd and 4th Friday of each Month, 9 a.m. to noon.
Where: Patient and Family Resource Center, N.C. Cancer Hospital
About: A free legal clinic for UNC cancer patients and their care givers, staffed by UNC law students and volunteer attorneys, providing assistance with preparing powers of attorney and living wills. Call Cindy Rogers at 919-445-5414 for more information.
Lymphedema Prevention Class
When: 1st Wednesday of each Month, 1-2:00 PM
Where: Carolina Pointe II
About: For patients at risk for lymphedema. Call 919-957-6600 to RSVP.
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Managing the Cost of Cancer
When: 2nd Thursday of each Month, 12 –1:00 PM
Where: Patient and Family Resource Center
About: UNC patients, families or friends can learn about the financial management of cancer. Call 919-966-7849 with questions.
Morning of Beauty
When: 3rd Monday of each Month, 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Patient and Family Resource Center
About: The Look Good, Feel Better program explores beauty strategies for female patients. Call 919-843-0680 to reserve your spot.
Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
When: 3rd Thursday of each Month, 12– 1:00 PM
Where: Patient and Family Resource Center
About: For UNC Cancer Care patients and caregivers to learn about nutrition in cancer. Call 919-966-3494 for topics.
Support Program for Single Fathers
When: 3rd Monday of each Month, 6-7:30 PM
Where: Carolina Pointe II
About: For fathers who are single parents due to cancer. Pizza/drinks provided. Children are welcome. Call 919-445-5414 to RSVP. View website.
Triangle Bladder Cancer Support
When: 2nd Tuesday of each Month, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Carolina Pointe II
About: For bladder cancer patients and caregivers
UNC Cancer Care Massages
When: Every Tuesday by appointment
Where: Carolina Pointe II
About: UNC Cancer Care outpatients and caregivers can get 2 free, one hour massages. Call 919-957-6600 to make an appointment.
UNC Cancer Care Partial Body Massages
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday by appointment
Where: Patient & Family Resource Center
About: UNC Cancer Care patients and caregivers can get 15 - 30 minute, partial body massages. Call 919-843-0680 for an appointment. Inpatients and caregivers of inpatients may ask their nurse to request an appointment.
Yoga
When: Every Monday and Thursday, 11 AM -12:30 PM and Fridays, 10 - 11:30 AM
Where: Carolina Pointe II
About: For patients, survivors and caregivers.
Cost is $5. Scholarships available. Call 919-966-3494 for details.
