The Biology of Cancer Lecture: Using Public Health Approaches to Engage Communities – From Prevention to Survivorship
Free Webinar NCAnissa I. Vines, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Research Fellow, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, UNC GIllings School of Global Public Health, UNC-Chapel Hill; and Cherise B. Harrington, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor/Senior Researcher, Public Health, NC Central University.
Glasshalfull Fundraiser
Glasshallfull 106 South Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesEvery 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
Caregiver Conversations
Free Webinar NCDuring 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
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Going West – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a Tool to Promote Valued Living in Cancer Care
Free Webinar NCMark “Brandon” Goodman, MD. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.
Patient Centered Care Lecture: The Aging Cancer Patient Population in North Carolina
Free Webinar NCHyman Muss, MD, Mary Jones Hudson Distinguished Professor of Geriatric Oncology, will discuss recommendations related to specific needs of older patients with cancer. Updates will be presented regarding the implementation of the geriatric assessment into routine cancer care, as well as management strategies that are identified based on the results of the geriatric assessment. This … Read more
Cell-Intrinsic p53 Activation Prevents Gammaherpesvirus-Driven IgH/c-Myc Translocations and Lymphoma
Free Webinar NCJ. Craig Forrest, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Dirk Dittmer, PhD, and Blossom Damania, PhD.
Grief Support Group
Virtual NCJoin us for a hybrid of psychoeducation and group discussion/peer support for folks who have lost a loved one to cancer. The group will meet on the second Thursday afternoon of each month. The first session is Nov. 12. Please contact Justin Yopp by email at justin_yopp@med.unc.edu or call (984) 974-8113 for more information or … Read more
The Biology of Cancer Lecture: Immunotherapy and Cancer Research
Free Webinar NCJonathan 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