Zev Nakamura, MD Consult-Liaison Fellow, Department of Psychiatry UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: More Than a Side Effect of Chemotherapy Lecture Description Cancer can impair a patient’s ability to think and to remember. While this condition is often … Read more
Julienne S. Harris, RN, MSN, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner Surgical Oncology UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Caring for the Patient with a GI Cancer Lecture Description Discussion of gastrointestinal cancers including risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment and survival. Discussion will also … Read more
Yuliya Pylayeva-Gupta, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Immunological Mechanisms in Pancreatic Cancer Lecture Description This lecture will review the current understanding of the role of immune system in pancreatic cancer and provide insight into development … Read more
Teri Malo, PhD, MPH UNC School of Medicine Colon Cancer Screening: What Is It and Why Should You Have It? In this talk you will learn about colorectal cancer, who is most at risk for developing colorectal cancer, and why you should schedule your colon cancer screening today! Register to Attend via Zoom Webinar Lecture … Read more
Tammy Allred, RN, OCN UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Preparing Patients for Treatment Lecture Description When a patient has received the life-changing news, she or he can feel overwhelmed by the need to digest the diagnosis while understanding and making decisions … Read more
Raj S. Pruthi, MD Chair, Department of Urology Professor, Urologic Oncology UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Optimal Care for Bladder Cancer Patients: Current Obstacles and Opportunities for Cystectomy Patients Lecture Description The lecture will evaluate the recent improvements in patients undergoing … Read more
Patty Spears, BSc UNC School of Medicine Understanding Clinical Trials Clinical trials look for better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. In this talk, you will learn how clinical trials are run, how patients are protected, and if taking part in a clinical trials is right for you. Register to Attend via Zoom Webinar … Read more
Marc Bjurlin, DO, MSc, FACOS Associate Professor, Department of Urology UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Meredith Crabtree, FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner, Department of Urology Adjunct Faculty, UNC Health Care UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at … Read more
David Ollila, MD UNC School of Medicine Understanding Skin Cancer: Prevention and Treatment Skin cancer is the most common cancer in adults. Learn more about the types of skin cancer, their warning signs, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones every day. Register to Attend via Zoom Webinar Lecture … Read more
Trevor Hackman, MD, FACS Vice Chair, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Director, Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The Role and Importance of HPV Infection in Head and Neck … Read more