Week of Events
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
This group offers support for those currently providing care to a loved one. Hear about effective caregiving and share experiences in comfortable surroundings. The facilitator has led caregiver support groups for more than 30 years. No registration necessary, just come! The group meets every Monday in the Sunroom at the SECU Hospice Home in Pittsboro. … Read more
Glasshalfull Fundraiser
Glasshalfull Fundraiser
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
Young Adult and Teen Meet Up
Young Adult and Teen Meet Up
For young adults and teens in cancer treatment and their friends, partners and family. No need to RSVP, just show up!
13th Annual Zeny Datiles Memorial Nutrition Lecture and Luncheon
13th Annual Zeny Datiles Memorial Nutrition Lecture and Luncheon
Our dietitians will discuss guidelines for taking steps to eat more healthfully as part of your lifestyle rather than dieting. The luncheon is free and open to any UNC cancer patient, family member or caregiver. The program will take place in the main lobby of the N.C. Cancer Hospital. Please call 984-974-8100 to RSVP by … Read more
Patient Centered Care Lecture: Meeting the Needs of Undocumented Patients with Cancer
Patient Centered Care Lecture: Meeting the Needs of Undocumented Patients with Cancer
Julia Rodriguez-O’Donnell, LCSW, OSW-C; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Oncology Outpatient Clinics, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Julia Rodriguez-O’Donnell, LCSW, will discuss ethical and practical considerations related to providing care for undocumented patients with cancer, with particular attention to considerations relevant to cancer care in … Read more
Defining Stem Cell Dynamics in Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Defining Stem Cell Dynamics in Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Markus Schober, PhD; Assistant Professor, Departments of Cell Biology and Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, Langone Medical Center. Hosted by Scott Williams, PhD, MS.
CANCELED: Computational Medicine Seminar: Walking and Watching your cells – image analysis and computational approaches to extract information from biosensors and optogenetics
CANCELED: Computational Medicine Seminar: Walking and Watching your cells – image analysis and computational approaches to extract information from biosensors and optogenetics
Klaus Hahn, PhD; Ronald Thurman Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacology, UNC-Chapel Hill; Molecular Therapeutics, UNC Lineberger.
CANCELED: NC Kidney Cancer Patient and Survivor Conference
CANCELED: NC Kidney Cancer Patient and Survivor Conference
Canceled Given growing concerns related to COVID-19 and attending public events, we are cancelling the conference. We intend to reschedule the conference for fall 2020. Thank you for your understanding.
22nd Annual Polar Challenge Golf Tournament
22nd Annual Polar Challenge Golf Tournament
Get ready for the 22nd Annual Polar Challenge to Conquer Cancer! Proceeds benefit Dina’s Dynasty Ovarian Cancer Fund, which supports ovarian cancer research at UNC Lineberger. Registration includes cart and green fees, a box lunch, drinks and snacks on the course, and entrance fee to the Polar Party. Registration is now closed. The day begins with … Read more
CANCELED: Polar Party
CANCELED: Polar Party
Canceled Join us for this fun after party for the Polar Challenge Golf Tournament, open to the public! Proceeds benefit Dina’s Dynasty Ovarian Cancer Fund, which supports ovarian cancer research at UNC Lineberger. The Polar Party is open to to the community and will include a silent auction, dinner, drinks and fellowship, all supporting cancer research … Read more