November 3, 2014
Kicking off Lung Cancer Awareness Month at the LUNGe Forward 5K
UNC Cancer Care thoracic oncologists joined the Lung Cancer Initiative's Raleigh LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Rally on November 1, 2014 in Raleigh, NC.
Tag: special events
October 28, 2014
UNC Lineberger researchers present at international breast cancer conference in Saudi Arabia
Three UNC Lineberger members - Lisa Carey, MD, medical director of the UNC Breast Center, division chief of hematology and oncology at the UNC School of Medicine, and physician-in-chief of the N.C. Cancer Hospital, Matt Ewend, MD, Van L. Weatherspoon Jr. Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery and chair of the UNC Department of Neurosurgery, and Chuck Perou, PhD, professor of genetics and pathology – served as speakers at the 6th Annual Princess Noorah Oncology Center International Breast Cancer Conference held in Jeddah.
October 23, 2014
Kicking cancer to the curb!
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October 21, 2014
Sylvia Hatchell speaks at 6th Annual UNC Coping with Cancer Symposium
UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell was one of the keynote speakers at UNC Lineberger’s 6th annual Coping with Cancer Symposium on Friday, October 10. The event was well attended by health care providers and administrators from across North Carolina.
October 10, 2014
Inaugural She ROCKS luncheon raises funds for ovarian cancer
The first annual She ROCKS (Research, Ovarian, Cancer, Knowledge, Support) event held recently in Wilmington raised funds that will go directly towards ovarian cancer research based at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
October 8, 2014
Coach Hatchell inspires as featured speaker at 10th Annual Roy Williams’ Fast Break Against Cancer
Now in its 10th year, this annual event hosted by Coach Roy Williams raised $213,000 for cancer research and treatment at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
September 29, 2014
Team UNC Oncology among top fundraising teams for Light The Night Walk
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) held their Light The Night Walk at Rock Quarry Park in Durham on Saturday, September 20. The evening fundraising walk celebrated and commemorated lives touched by blood cancer. More than a walk, the evening had a carnival atmosphere and included refreshments, entertainment, music and kids' activities
September 26, 2014
UNC Lineberger hosts Metastatic Breast Cancer Network Conference
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN) held its 8th Annual National Conference in Chapel Hill September 19-21, 2014 in conjunction with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
September 3, 2014
Anders presents at 13th Annual Round Asia Oncology Forum
Carey Anders, MD, UNC Lineberger member and associate professor, was a presenter and moderator at The 13th Annual Round Asia Oncology Forum (RAOF) in Hong Kong on August 29 - 30, 2014. The theme of this year’s forum was “Expanding our armory in personalized cancer treatment.”
August 26, 2014
Field of Hope honors cancer survivors and raises money for Kay Yow Cancer Fund
UNC Health Care and Rex Healthcare co-sponsored “Field of Hope” at the Durham Bulls game on Saturday, August 23 with a portion of special ticket sales going to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.