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Prostate Cancer Management in North Carolina: Updates for 2020

  Young Whang, MD, PhD Associate Professor UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Prostate Cancer Management in North Carolina: Updates for 2020   Lecture Description Young Whang, MD, from the UNC Lineberger Genitourinary Oncology group will describe relevant updates in systemic therapy for prostate … Read more

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The Role of Patient Support Networks in Cancer Outcomes

  Justin Yopp, PhD Assistant Professor UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   The Role of Patient Support Networks in Cancer Outcomes   Lecture Description Dr. Justin Yopp will discuss the role of social support in cancer care delivery and cancer outcomes. As part of … Read more

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Caring for the Patient with Lung Cancer — NC Community College Oncology Lecture

  Marjory Charlot, MD, MPH, MSc Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Hematology & Oncology UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tammy Allred, RN, OCN Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill … Read more

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Management of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2020: A Paradigm Shift for Older Adults?

  Joshua Zeidner, MD Assistant Professor Clinical Research UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Management of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2020: A Paradigm Shift for Older Adults?   Lecture Description Dr. Joshua Zeidner will discuss updates in the diagnostic testing and prognostic subclassifications of … Read more

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Meeting the Needs of Undocumented Patients with Cancer

  Julia Rodriguez-O’Donnell, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Oncology Outpatient Clinics UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Meeting the Needs of Undocumented Patients with Cancer   Lecture Description Julia Rodriguez-O’Donnell, LCSW, will discuss ethical and practical considerations related to providing care for undocumented patients … Read more

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Oncology Nutrition — NC Community College Oncology Lecture

  Jennifer Spring, RD, CSO, LDN Oncology Dietitian, Outpatient Oncology Nutrition Program UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Oncology Nutrition   Lecture Description Unintended weight loss and anorexia in patients with cancer is associated with decreased performance status, reduced response and tolerance to treatment, … Read more

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Immune (check point) Related Adverse Events

  Frances Collichio, MD Professor UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Immune (check point) Related Adverse Events   Lecture Description Dr. Frances Collichio from the UNC Lineberger Melanoma group will describe relevant updates in understanding and managing toxicities of immunotherapies for health care providers … Read more

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Use of Opioids in Patients with Cancer in North Carolina

  Amy M. Goetzinger, PhD Associate Professor Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Use of Opioids in Patients with Cancer in North Carolina   Lecture Description Amy M. Goetzinger, PhD will discuss concerns and strategies related to … Read more

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Head and Neck Cancer Management in North Carolina: Updates for 2020

  Siddharth Sheth, DO, MPH Assistant Professor Division of Hematology/Oncology UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Head and Neck Cancer Management in North Carolina: Updates for 2020   Lecture Description Dr. Siddharth Sheth from the UNC Lineberger Head and Neck Oncology group will describe … Read more

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Delivering Survivorship Care in North Carolina

  Deborah Mayer, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN Frances Hill Fox Distinguished Professor UNC School of Nursing Adult Health, Oncology UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Delivering Survivorship Care in North Carolina   Lecture Description An aging population, a growing number of cancer survivors, and … Read more

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