August 2020
Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Exercise and Wellness Opportunities for UNC Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Clinicians – An Interactive Presentation
Presenter Carly Bailey is the Physical Activity and Wellness Coordinator for the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Individual topics address pain and symptom management,…
Find out more »Patient Centered Care Lecture: Recognizing and Managing Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Michelle Gardiner, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, will discuss topics relevant to common and problematic side effects of anti-cancer treatments. Examples include acute infusion reactions, chronic supportive care issues including management of peripheral neuropathy, concerns around oral chemotherapy management, and other considerations. This lecture will offer free CNE, ACPE, and ASRT continuing education credits.
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Yoga and Mindfulness for People with Serious Health Conditions
Presenter Doreen Stein-Seroussi is a yoga instructor for the CCSP. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Please note that this is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care and does not…
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Introduction to Pastoral Care
Presenter Steven Chewning, MDiv, BCC, provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff at the N.C. Cancer Hospital as the oncology chaplain. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Individual…
Find out more »Research to Practice Lecture: Lung Cancer Management in North Carolina – Updates for 2020
Shetal Patel, MD, PhD, from the UNC Lineberger Thoracic Oncology group will describe relevant updates in systemic therapy for lung cancers for health care providers throughout the state of North Carolina. Additional topical management considerations or recommendations for this patient population may also be presented. This lecture will offer free CME, CNE, ACPE, and ASRT…
Find out more »The Biology of Cancer Lecture: What Is Cancer? Why Do We Care? Health Disparity & Health Equity
Antonio T. Baines, PhD, will focus on some of the basic concepts and characteristics that define cancer and discuss why it is such a devastating problem for our society. Also, this presentation will cover why it seems to negatively plaque minority communities the most.
Find out more »September 2020
Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Transitional Care
Presenter Mark Toles, PhD, RN, FAAN, is an associate professor of Gerontology and Systems/Policy/Informatics with expertise in nursing care of older adults, the quality of care in nursing homes, and transitional care of older adults as they transfer between settings and providers of healthcare. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly…
Find out more »Patient Centered Care Lecture: Safe Use of Dietary Supplements in Cancer Patients
Amanda Corbett, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, will discuss recommendations regarding the use of supplements in patients with cancer. Use of THC and CBD for pain management will also be presented. This lecture will offer free CNE, ACPE and ASRT continuing education credits.
Find out more »The Biology of Cancer Lecture: Overview of the Major Cancer Types with Significant Differences in Incidence and Survival among Ethnic Populations
Checo Rorie, PhD, is an associate professor the interim chair of the Department of Biology at North Carolina A&T State University. This lecture is part of a college course and does not offer continuing education credits.
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds – Care of Incarcerated Patients
Presenter Sara Scarlet, MD, is a surgical critical care fellow in the UNC Surgery Department. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Please note that this is part of a weekly series…
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Care
Presenter Catherine Swift, MSW, is a clinical social worker with the UNC Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Please note that this is part…
Find out more »Research to Practice Lecture: Neuraxial Anesthesia in Prevention of Cancer Recurrence
Dominika James, MD, from the UNC Anesthesiology Department in affiliation with UNC Lineberger, will describe effects of regional and neuraxial perioperative blocks on cancer outcomes. This lecture will offer free CME, CNE, ACPE and ASRT continuing education credits.
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Dignity Therapy
Presenter Ellen Ozier, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, OSW-C, is a palliative care clinical social worker with the UNC Palliative Care Program. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Please note that this is…
Find out more »October 2020
Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »November 2020
Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
Find out more »Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly…
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