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UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell was one of the keynote speakers at UNC Lineberger’s 6th annual Coping with Cancer Symposium on Friday, October 10. The event was well attended by health care providers and administrators from across North Carolina.

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UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell and CEO and founder of the Patient Advocate Foundation Nancy Davenport-Ennis spoke at the 6th Annual UNC Coping with Cancer Symposium

The symposium, entitled Patient-Centered Care: Meeting the Requirements for New or Existing Cancer Programs, brought together nationally recognized experts on cancer care to discuss practical ideas for enhancing cancer programs.

The presenters included two keynote speakers. Sylvia Hatchell shared her reflections as a coach, player and patient. Hatchell’s emphasis on the importance of exercise during treatment was inspiring to all. Nancy Davenport-Ennis, CEO and founder of the Patient Advocate Foundation discussed helping patients navigate financial barriers to cancer treatment.

Oncology health care providers – experienced as well as novice – came away from the symposium with new knowledge and fresh idea for improving cancer care. Symposium organizer, Jean Sellers, RN, MSN, administrative clinical director at UNC Lineberger says plans are already underway for the 7th Annual Coping with Cancer Symposium next year.