Jonathan S. Serody, MD, Elizabeth Thomas Professor of Medicine. Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of patients with cancer. There are now several different approaches that either activate a person’s immune system to kill their tumor or infuse immune cells or proteins that directly kill tumor cells. This lecture will highlight these new approaches to treat … Read more
Cancer Transitions is a free wellness workshop for adult cancer survivors and their caregivers after treatment. During this virtual session, learn from experts about how to move forward and positively impact your life. Throughout the workshop, we'll talk about nutritional wellness, physical activity and exercise, coping with stress, and medical management after treatment. Meet other … Read more
Every Tuesday, Glasshalfull in Carrboro donates 10 percent of their sales to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Drop in for a glass of wine or dinner for a great cause! Glasshalfull is a contemporary American restaurant, bar, and wine shop located in Carrboro, North Carolina. Its food selection is influenced by the cuisine of the … Read more
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly … Read more
Speaker TBD. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.
Christopher Dittus, DO, MPH, from the UNC Lineberger Lymphoma group will describe relevant updates in systemic therapy for rare lymphomas for health care providers throughout the state of North Carolina. Additional topical management considerations or recommendations for this patient population may also be presented. This lecture will offer free CME, CNE, ACPE and ASRT continuing … Read more
Martine F. Roussel, PhD, Endowed Chair in Molecular Oncogenics, Co-Leader of Cancer Biology Cancer Center Program, Danny Thomas Research Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Mike Emanuele, PhD.
Klaus Hahn, PhD, is the Ronald Thurman Distinguished Professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His lab develops small molecules and proteins to visualize and control signaling in living cells. These tools enable us to ask how the spatio-temporal dynamics of protein activity govern signaling. Hahn Lab try to uncover basic principles by … Read more
Ashley Leak Bryant, PhD, RN-BC, OCN, will provide an overview of types of career opportunities available in the broad cancer field including clinical care, basic, translational and clinical research, nursing oncology, laboratory and clinical technicians, and clinical trials coordinators. This can include Nursing Oncology as a career option to explore. This lecture is part of … Read more
Please join us for the 2020 UNC Geriatric Oncology Symposium. This year's format is panels of speakers on specific topics, each with a moderator who will encourage Q&A among the panelists and with symposium audience. Topics include patient reported outcomes, cognition, body composition, issues in geriatric oncology surgery, and nursing research in geriatric oncology. We … Read more
