Join the UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Healthcare (PPMH) for Precision Health @UNC, a virtual mini-symposium. At this interactive event, you will engage in discussion with leading Precision Medicine researchers at UNC. Presenters will include Rick Stouffer, MD, Amber Cipriani, PharmD, Billy Kim, MD, and Jason Merker, MD, PhD.
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
Presenter Doreen Stein-Seroussi is a yoga instructor for the CCSP. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Please note that this is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care and does not … 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
Presenter Steven Chewning, MDiv, BCC, provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff at the N.C. Cancer Hospital as the oncology chaplain. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Individual … Read more
Shetal Patel, MD, PhD, from the UNC Lineberger Thoracic Oncology group will describe relevant updates in systemic therapy for lung cancers 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 … Read more
Antonio T. Baines, PhD, will focus on some of the basic concepts and characteristics that define cancer and discuss why it is such a devastating problem for our society. Also, this presentation will cover why it seems to negatively plaque minority communities the most.
Be Loud! Sophie Foundation, which supports the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program at UNC Lineberger, is hosting a virtual fundraiser the weekend of August 28-29. At 8 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights, tune in to the UNC AYA Instagram, YouTube or Facebook channels to see two of the best sets of music … Read more
