Week of Events
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: Introduction to Naturopathic Medicine and Naturopathic Oncology – Training, Licensing, Practice, Research and Collaboration
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Introduction to Naturopathic Medicine and Naturopathic Oncology – Training, Licensing, Practice, Research and Collaboration
Zach Kadro, ND. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. Please note that CME continuing education credit is NOT available for this grand round.
N.C. Community College Lecture: Caring for the patient with Hematologic Cancers – Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma
N.C. Community College Lecture: Caring for the patient with Hematologic Cancers – Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma
Caring for patients with hematologic malignancies is truly a team effort. This lecture will introduce the audience to blood cancers and the multidisciplinary approach to taking care of patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Presented by Natalie Grover, MD, and Courtney Berry, RN, BA, BSN, MA, OCN.
UNC Lineberger Seminar Series: Protein methylation links cell growth and metabolism through Wnt signaling
UNC Lineberger Seminar Series: Protein methylation links cell growth and metabolism through Wnt signaling
Guest speaker Lauren Albrecht, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Mike Emanuele, PhD.
CTSA Visiting Scholar: Improving Opioid Safety for Older Adult Cancer Survivors
CTSA Visiting Scholar: Improving Opioid Safety for Older Adult Cancer Survivors
The opioid crisis response has largely overlooked multiple patient populations with complex opioid-related vulnerabilities, including older adults with cancer or dementia. Join Andrew Roberts, PhD, for a presentation of findings from his KL2-funded work examining high-risk opioid use patterns and outcomes in older adult cancer survivors. The talk will also discuss future directions for work … Read more
Computational Medicine Seminar: Single-cell biology in a software 2.0 world
Computational Medicine Seminar: Single-cell biology in a software 2.0 world
David Van Valen, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Biology and Biological Engineering, California Institute of Technology.
Cancer Transitions Wellness Program
Cancer Transitions Wellness Program
Cancer Transitions is a free wellness workshop for adult cancer survivors and their caregivers after treatment. During the 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 survivors … Read more