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
Caregiver Conversations
Caregiver Conversations
Caring for a family member or friend with cancer can be extremely daunting. Being a patient advocate, preparing meals, managing medications, providing transportation to medical visits, communicating with family members, and much more. Caregiver Conversations is a program sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP) at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital and is designed … Read more
Community College Oncology Lecture Series: Caring for the Patient with Breast Cancer
Community College Oncology Lecture Series: Caring for the Patient with Breast Cancer
What is breast cancer, and how do oncology professionals care for patients with this disease? The presenter will provide an overview of breast cancer and showcase current practices in care. These webinars are designed for students enrolled in health sciences programs and the community colleges across the state of North Carolina. The North Carolina Community … Read more
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds
This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care with various speakers and topics. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.
Research to Practice Lecture: Cardiovascular Toxicities of Cancer Therapies
Research to Practice Lecture: Cardiovascular Toxicities of Cancer Therapies
Speaker: Brian Colwell Jensen, MD. This webinar will offer free CME, NCPD/CNE, ACPE, ASRT and CTR continuing education credits.
UNC Lineberger Seminar Series: Closing the Book on Readers and Writers of NUT Carcinoma
UNC Lineberger Seminar Series: Closing the Book on Readers and Writers of NUT Carcinoma
Speaker: Christopher A. French, MD, associate professor of pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Chad Pecot, MD. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually. Please note: you can register before or during the presentation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email … Read more
Webinar: Appetite for Life – Nutrition and Other Factors to Combat Cancer
Webinar: Appetite for Life – Nutrition and Other Factors to Combat Cancer
Living a healthy lifestyle is a great way to decrease your cancer risk, but what does it mean to have a healthy lifestyle? Join us to talk about different approaches you can take to decrease cancer risk, including eating nutritious foods, maintaining a healthy body weight, and being physically active. Scientists from the UNC Nutrition … Read more