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

Trevor Hackman, MD, FACS, and Catherine J. Lumley, MD, will discuss common cancers of the head and neck along with including information about risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment, and survival. The side effects of treatment will delve into emotional impact and quality of life issues. The conversation will also include important information on the … Read more

Speaker: Judy Garber, MD, MPH, chief of division of cancer genetics and prevention, Susan F. Smith Chair and professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Lisa Carey, MD, ScM, FASCO. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually. Please note: you can register … Read more

Speaker: Daniel Kleissler. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.

Join us for the 9th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - NC Triangle as we raise funds, awareness, and hope for the central North Carolina brain tumor community! Funds raised through this event will locally benefit the UNC Brain Tumor Neuro-oncology Program, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives.