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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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Understanding Ovarian Cancer

Victoria Bae-Jump, MD, PhD Professor Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center UNC School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Understanding Ovarian Cancer In this talk you will learn about ovarian cancer, a cancer that can occur in women.  Learn who is most at risk for developing ovarian … Read more

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Event Series Sarcoma

Sarcoma

A UNC Cancer Network Monitored Tumor Board. More Information at Tumor Board Conferences and at Tumor Board Schedule. The multidisciplinary sarcoma oncology tumor board is held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 3:00-4:00 pm. It is attended by sarcoma specialists from medical, radiation, surgical and othropedic oncology, as well as musculoskeletal radiology and bone/soft tissue pathology. Participants include … Read more

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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Event Series Sarcoma

Sarcoma

A UNC Cancer Network Monitored Tumor Board. More Information at Tumor Board Conferences and at Tumor Board Schedule. The multidisciplinary sarcoma oncology tumor board is held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 3:00-4:00 pm. It is attended by sarcoma specialists from medical, radiation, surgical and othropedic oncology, as well as musculoskeletal radiology and bone/soft tissue pathology. Participants include … Read more

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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Caregiver Burnout

Meghan Chewning, LCSW, CCM. Social Worker. Outpatient Oncology Clinics. UNC Cancer Hospital. UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. UNC School of Medicine. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.   Caregiver Burnout Caring for a loved one with cancer can feel overwhelming. In this talk, you will learn about caregiver burnout and tips for coping with … 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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Event Series Sarcoma

Sarcoma

A UNC Cancer Network Monitored Tumor Board. More Information at Tumor Board Conferences and at Tumor Board Schedule. The multidisciplinary sarcoma oncology tumor board is held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 3:00-4:00 pm. It is attended by sarcoma specialists from medical, radiation, surgical and othropedic oncology, as well as musculoskeletal radiology and bone/soft tissue pathology. Participants include … Read more