Week of Events
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
Caregiver Conversations
Caregiver Conversations
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
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Care
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Care
Presenter Catherine Swift, MSW, is a clinical social worker with the UNC Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program. 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. This is a weekly presentation regarding … Read more
Research to Practice Lecture: Neuraxial Anesthesia in Prevention of Cancer Recurrence
Research to Practice Lecture: Neuraxial Anesthesia in Prevention of Cancer Recurrence
Dominika James, MD, from the UNC Anesthesiology Department in affiliation with UNC Lineberger, will describe effects of regional and neuraxial perioperative blocks on cancer outcomes. This lecture will offer free CME, CNE, ACPE and ASRT continuing education credits.
UNC Lineberger Weekly Seminar Series: Immuno-Oncology Targets in African American Prostate and Breast Cancer Patients
UNC Lineberger Weekly Seminar Series: Immuno-Oncology Targets in African American Prostate and Breast Cancer Patients
Clayton Yates, PhD, is a professor at Tuskegee University in the Department of Biology and Center for Cancer Research, and is the director of Center for Biomedical Research. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Bernard Weissman, PhD. The goal of the UNC Lineberger Seminar Series is to bring outstanding cancer researchers to present their current findings to … Read more
The Biology of Cancer Lecture: Environmental Issues that Impact Cancer Populations
The Biology of Cancer Lecture: Environmental Issues that Impact Cancer Populations
Rebecca Fry, PhD, will discuss environmental issues that impact all populations (especially minority or marginalized populations) and how these issues relate to the development of cancer. She will also discuss environmental issues in North Carolina (ex: coal ash) and global issues. This semester-long series is taught by cancer biologists, physicians, public health experts and other cancer … Read more
She ROCKS The Triad Fundraiser for UNC Lineberger
She ROCKS The Triad Fundraiser for UNC Lineberger
She ROCKS was founded to bring awareness to ovarian cancer through funding groundbreaking research at UNC Lineberger and by helping patients who are undergoing treatment in their communities. Mark your calendars for the She ROCKS The Triad’s 3rd annual fundraising event, which has moved to a fundraiser dinner to a virtual format. More details forthcoming. … Read more