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Mar
29
March 29, 2011 7:00 am — March 29, 2011 8:00 am
GRAND ROUNDS: “Oncofertility: New Insights into Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients” (Teresa K. Woodruff)
Grand Rounds Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D Thomas J. Watkins Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; University Feinberg School of Medicine; Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology in the Weinberg College of Arts and Scienc “Oncofertility: New Insights into Fertility Preservation for Cancer…
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Mar
25
March 25, 2011 3:00 am — March 25, 2011 12:00 pm
Gastrointestinal Malignancies: 2011 Update of Clinical Care
Northwestern Memorial HospitalFeinberg PavilionConference Room A-D251 E. Huron St., Chicago ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Mar
11
March 11, 2011 2:30 am — March 11, 2011 9:45 am
Changing Conceptions: Exploring Medical and Legal Advances in Fertility Preservation
21st Annual DePaul Law Review Symposium Changing Conceptions: Exploring Medical and Legal Advances in Fertility Preservation Featuring Key Note Speaker Dorothy Roberts Co-sponsored by the Health Law Journal and the Health Law Institute Friday, March 11, 2010 8:30 a.m. – 3:45…
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Mar
3
March 3, 2011 12:30 pm — March 3, 2011 2:30 pm
Technological Advances in the War on Women’s Cancer
Join Julian Schink, MD, Medical Director of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, as he discusses technological advances in gynecologic oncology. Following his presentation, Dr. Schink will be available to answer questions. For additional information about this…
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Mar
2
March 2, 2011 4:00 am — March 2, 2011 7:00 am
Cancer Connections
Cancer Connections You know that cancer isn't just about medical treatment. It affects everything – relationships, finances, even how you see yourself. There are many resources to help you cope with these challenges, but sorting through them can be difficult. That's where Cancer Connections come…
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Mar
1
March 1, 2011 7:30 am — March 1, 2011 9:00 am
Life After Cancer: Preserving Survivors Fertility (Sacramento, CA)
Life After Cancer… PRESERVING SURVIVORS’ FERTILITY Briefing for Legislators, Staff, and Advocates Tuesday, March 1, 2011 1:30-3:00 PM State Capitol, Room 444, Sacramento Did you know 140,000 young people between ages 0-45 are diagnosed with cancer each year? Did you know that…
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Feb
24
February 24, 2011 6:00 pm — February 26, 2011 6:00 pm
Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer (C4YW)
Registration for the Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer (C4YW) opens November 1, 2010. The conference was created by Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Young Survival Coalition to address the unique needs and issues faced by women diagnosed with breast cancer before…
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Feb
18
February 18, 2011 2:00 am — February 18, 2011 3:00 am
Rectal Cancer: Evidence in Support of Current Standards and Controversies
Feb
10
February 10, 2011 4:00 am — February 10, 2011 4:00 am
Virtual Grand Rounds: The History of Fertility
Margaret Marsh, PhD, from Rutgers University and Wanda Ronner, MD, from University of Pennsylvania will present The Fertility Doctor: John Rock and the Reproductive Revolution at the first Virtual Grand Rounds of 2011 on Thursday, February 10th. The VGR will begin at 10am CST. …
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Jan
30
January 30, 2011 7:00 am — January 30, 2011 10:00 am
Leukemia Research Foundation Free Annual Town Hall Meeting About Leukemia, Lymphoma and other Blood Cancers
A panel of experts including the Lurie Cancer Center's Dr. Jessica Altman and Children's Memorial Hospital's Dr. Nobuko Hijiya will answer your questions about finding the best treatment center, cancer genetics, research and clinical trials. When Sunday, January 30, 20111:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WhereNorthwestern Memorial Hospital251 East…
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Jan
7
January 7, 2011 2:00 am — January 7, 2011 3:00 am
The Role of Obesity and Obesity Related Genes to Breast Cancer Risk and Prognosis
Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc Director, Translational Breast Cancer Research Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL January 7, 2011 Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center 303 East Superior Gray Conference Room Chicago Campus Friday 8:00-9:00 a.m. Contact person: Denise Marshall 312/695-1392
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Dec
11
December 11, 2010 6:00 am — December 11, 2010 11:30 am
Integrative Approaches to Cancer Care: Wellness, Health and Healing
Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness PresentsIntegrative Approaches to Cancer Care: Wellness, Health and Healing Explore and experience holistic approaches to enhance your sense of well-being. Get the latest research findings for integrative approaches in cancer.Find out about complementary approaches to manage…
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Nov
23
November 23, 2010 8:00 am — November 23, 2010 9:00 am
Cancer, Chemotherapy Resistance and Cancer Stem Cells
Tuesday, November 23, 2010: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Melanie J. McConnell, PhD Cell Survival Group Leader Malaghan Institute of Medical Research Wellington South, New Zealand Lurie Medical Research Center, 303 E. Superior, Baldwin Auditorium
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Nov
18
November 18, 2010 10:00 am — November 18, 2010 11:00 am
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: New Concepts and Therapies for an old Disease
Pamela Katten Memorial Foundation Lectureship Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: New Concepts and Therapies for an old Disease Thomas J. Kipps, MD, PhD: Evelyn and Edwin Tasch Chair in Cancer Research, Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Deputy Director for Research Operations, Moores UCSD Cancer Center, University of…
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Nov
16
November 16, 2010 1:00 pm — November 16, 2010 3:00 pm
The Many Faces of Breast Cancer
The Many Faces of Breast Cancer Dr. Virginia Kaklamani, Director of Translational Breast Cancer Research and Co-Director of the Cancer Genetics Program at the Lurie Cancer Center, will join other medical experts and inspirational women living with advanced breast cancer at "The Many Faces of…
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Nov
9
November 9, 2010 10:00 am — November 9, 2010 12:00 pm
Research in Lymphoma
Research in Lymphoma Dr. Leo I. Gordon Director, Northwestern Lymphoma Research Program invites you to a panel session highlighting Research in Lymphoma Featured speakers: Dr. Steve T. Rosen Dr. Leo I. Gordon Dr. Jane Winter Dr. Richard Longnecker When Tuesday, November 9, 2010Program -…
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Oct
23
October 23, 2010 7:00 pm — October 23, 2010 7:00 pm
The Promises and Myths of Breast Cancer Research
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Town Hall Meeting:The Promises and Myths of Breast Cancer Research Do you have questions about treatment options, family history, survivorship, diagnosis and support? This free, interactive discussion about breakthroughs in breast cancer is your opportunity to ask the experts from the…
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Oct
14
October 14, 2010 6:00 am — October 14, 2010 9:00 am
Cancer CONNECTION Days: Breast Cancer
Cancer CONNECTION Days You know that cancer isn't just about medical treatment. It affects everything – relationships, finances, even how you see yourself. There are many resources to help you cope with these challenges, but sorting through them can be…
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Oct
8
October 8, 2010 2:00 am — October 8, 2010 11:45 am
Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients: Current Options and Practical Strategist for Integration into Patient Care
In partnership with LIVESTRONG, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York is hosting, "Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients: Current Options and Practical Strategies for Integration into Patient Care." The day-long program features a number of speakers from a wide spectrum of fields related to…
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Oct
7
October 7, 2010 7:00 pm — October 7, 2010 7:00 pm
Los Angeles 2010 Cancer Rights Conference
The Disability Rights Legal Center is hosting a Cancer Rights Conference Friday, October 8, on the many complex legal issues surrounding cancer. This day-long event at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center will provide information about many topics for cancer patients, including employment and stress management. Special attention will be…
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Sep
8
September 8, 2010 6:00 am — September 8, 2010 9:00 am
Cancer CONNECTION Days: Blood Cancers
You know that cancer isn't just about medical treatment. It affects everything – relationships, finances, even how you see yourself. There are many resources to help you cope with these challenges, but sorting through them can be difficult. That's where Cancer CONNECTION Days come in.…
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Aug
31
August 31, 2010 1:30 pm — August 31, 2010 3:00 pm
Personalized Treatment of Cancer
Steven Rosen, MD, Director of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, will discuss scientific advancement in cancer research and the movement to personalize cancer care by tailoring treatment to the individual. He will also discuss targeted therapies to specific cancer cells while…
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Aug
26
August 26, 2010 10:00 am — August 26, 2010 10:00 am
Immune-based Therapies for the Treatment and Prevention of Breast and Ovarian Cancers
Keith L. Knutson, PhD, an Associate Professor of Immunology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine will be giving a seminar on Thursday, August 26 on treatments for breast and ovarian cancer at Baldwin Auditorium at Northwestern University's Chicago Campus. Thursday, August 26, 2010…
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Aug
18
August 18, 2010 1:00 pm — August 18, 2010 3:00 pm
Cancer and Careers: Seattle Event
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW…ABOUT COMBINING WORK AND CANCER TREATMENT Please join the upcoming Balancing Cancer and Careers Seminar in Seattle.When: Wednesday, August 18, 20106:00 PMRefreshments will be provided. Where: Westin Seattle1900 5th AvenueSeattle, WA 98101FREE valet parking will be provided. What: A…
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