Events http://www.unclineberger.org Below is a comprehensive list of events affiliated with UNC Lineberger - from seminars to patient support programs to fundraisers. We have a lot to offer! If you would like to view events by type, please use the links to the left. daily 1 2010-11-05T01:34:45Z Yoga for People Living With or Surviving Cancer http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may17-yoga An Integrative Medicine class offered for oncology patients and caregivers A welcoming class for people who are new to yoga or who want to increase their flexibility, strength, and stamina. Whether you are in treatment, a caregiver, or a cancer survivor, join us for an exploration of poses and breathing practices for stretching, strengthening and revitalizing the body, while bringing calm to the mind and heart.

Cost of class is $5.

Instructors: Doreen Stein-Seroussi and Lynne Jaffe

Classes held Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For directions to Carolina Pointe II,  click here.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2011-12-09T21:50:00Z Event Nutrition During Cancer Treatment (Class) http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may-17-nutrition-class This class is free and open to UNC oncology patients, family members and friends. The Outpatient Oncology Nutrition Program has classes related to nutrition and cancer for patients and families.

Read more about the oncology nutrition program at UNC.

Learn more about the Patient and Family Resource Center, including directions.

Sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program.

For topics and to RSVP, contact Robin Haring at 919-966-3494.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2012-02-09T15:55:00Z Event Implementing Evidenced-Based Approaches to Reduce Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening http://www.unclineberger.org/training/seminars/implementing-evidenced-based-approaches-to-reduce-disparities-in-colorectal-cancer-screening The seminar will present on community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches. The presentation begins at 9:00am (with sign-in and coffee/bagels provided from 8:30am-9:00am). Engaged Scholars Seminar Series

Click to register: Engaged Scholars Seminar Series: Implementing Evidenced-Based Approaches to Reduce Disparities in Colorectal Cancer ScreeningIcon indicating that a link will open an external site.

]]> No publisher Susan Lucas 2012-04-17T13:22:44Z Event Friday Family Coffee & Crafts http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may-18-friday-family-coffee A time to meet other patients and caregivers. There is coffee and arts and crafts. A casual time for coffee and conversation. No registration needed.

For more information about the Patient and Family Resource Center, including directions, click here.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2011-10-25T15:20:00Z Event Bright Night 2012 http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/calendar/bright-night-2012 A 5k for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Bright Night 2012 Logo

The Bright Night 5k is held each year to celebrate Emily Bright and to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. The proceeds from the race will go to A Bright Light Charitable Fund, where it will be used to support the research and treatment of ovarian cancer.

Read more about Emily Bright.

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]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2012-02-01T16:46:58Z Event Morning of Beauty http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may21-beauty An event offered by the Patient and Family Resource Center. The Look Good, Feel Better Program helps women undergoing cancer treatment learn techniques to offset some of the physical and appearance related side effects of treatment.

Registration is required.

For more information about the Patient and Family Resource Center, including directions, click here.

This event is held third Monday of every month, at the same time and place.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2011-12-20T20:40:00Z Event Yoga for People Living With or Surviving Cancer http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may21-yoga An Integrative Medicine class offered for oncology patients and caregivers A welcoming class for people who are new to yoga or who want to increase their flexibility, strength, and stamina. Whether you are in treatment, a caregiver, or a cancer survivor, join us for an exploration of poses and breathing practices for stretching, strengthening and revitalizing the body, while bringing calm to the mind and heart.

Cost of class is $5.

Instructors: Doreen Stein-Seroussi and Lynne Jaffe

Classes held Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For directions to Carolina Pointe II,  click here.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2011-12-09T21:50:00Z Event Educational Series and Support Program for Single Fathers http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may21-single-fathers Program is free and open to any single father due to cancer, but registration is required.

Fathers are welcomed to bring their children, who will be supervised in a separate room and provided pizza, drinks and activities.

Learn more - see WRAL coverage of this program.

For directions to Carolina Pointe II,  click here.

This group meets the third Monday of every month, at the same place and time.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2011-05-12T15:00:00Z Event Multiple Polymerases are Required for Accurate Non-Homologous End Joining http://www.unclineberger.org/training/seminars/multiple-polymerases-are-required-for-accurate-non-homologous-end-joining Kenjiro Asagoshi, PhD, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics DNA Repair and Replication Focus Group

]]> No publisher Susan Lucas 2012-05-16T19:41:39Z Event Comprehensive Molecular Portraits of Human Breast Tumors http://www.unclineberger.org/training/seminars/comprehensive-molecular-portraits-of-human-breast-tumors Chuck Perou, Professor of Genetics and Pathology & Lab Medicine, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast SPORE meeting

]]> No publisher Susan Lucas 2012-05-16T19:41:57Z Event UNC TeleHealth Medical Lecture: “Indications for Cyberknife Radiation” http://www.unclineberger.org/training/seminars/cyberknife Ronald Chen, MD, PhD This is a video conference lecture.  One Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Contact Hour will be provided by this program.  Category A CE credit is pending approval by the ASRT.

RSVP to Dale Flowers, RN, OCN at Dale_Flowers@med.unc.edu.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2012-04-05T15:01:10Z Event Yoga for People Living With or Surviving Cancer http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may24-yoga An Integrative Medicine class offered for oncology patients and caregivers A welcoming class for people who are new to yoga or who want to increase their flexibility, strength, and stamina. Whether you are in treatment, a caregiver, or a cancer survivor, join us for an exploration of poses and breathing practices for stretching, strengthening and revitalizing the body, while bringing calm to the mind and heart.

Cost of class is $5.

Instructors: Doreen Stein-Seroussi and Lynne Jaffe

Classes held Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For directions to Carolina Pointe II,  click here.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2011-12-09T21:50:00Z Event Friday Family Coffee & Crafts http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may-25-friday-family-coffee A time to meet other patients and caregivers. There is coffee and arts and crafts. A casual time for coffee and conversation. No registration needed.

For more information about the Patient and Family Resource Center, including directions, click here.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2011-10-25T15:20:00Z Event Caregiver Conversations http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/caregiver-conversations-may-25 Caregivers of cancer patients can meet with each other and share stories. Every meeting has a planned topic for discussion and time for socializing. Coffee and donuts are provided.

This program is provided twice monthly.

For more information about the Patient and Family Resource Center, click here.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Helms 2012-02-09T16:10:00Z Event Yoga for People Living With or Surviving Cancer http://www.unclineberger.org/ccsp/calendar/may28-yoga An Integrative Medicine class offered for oncology patients and caregivers A welcoming class for people who are new to yoga or who want to increase their flexibility, strength, and stamina. Whether you are in treatment, a caregiver, or a cancer survivor, join us for an exploration of poses and breathing practices for stretching, strengthening and revitalizing the body, while bringing calm to the mind and heart.

Cost of class is $5.

Instructors: Doreen Stein-Seroussi and Lynne Jaffe

Classes held Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For directions to Carolina Pointe II,  click here.

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