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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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Aug
17
August 17, 2010 2:00 pm — August 17, 2010 3:30 pm
Clinical Trials for Cancer: What Patients Need to Know
Join Lurie Cancer Center Clinical Trials Nurse Specialist Mary Beth Riley, RN MSN AOCN, for an information session on how clinical trials work, what patients can expect, and how to find protocols that may benefit you. Wellness House131 N County Line Rd, Hinsdale For more information and…
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Aug
12
August 12, 2010 6:00 am — August 12, 2010 9:00 am
Cancer CONNECTION Days
The Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern University sponsors Cancer CONNECTION Days once a month this summer. Cancer CONNECTION Days address all the issues that cancer affects, from medical treatment to relationships, finances, and self-esteem by linking cancer patients, family, and friends to local support groups,…
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Aug
7
August 7, 2010 12:00 pm — August 7, 2010 6:59 pm
Celebrate and Support the Lurie Cancer Center at the Goombay Bash!
The H Foundation will host the 10th annual Goombay Bash on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Navy Pier. The Foundation—comprised of a volunteer group of LaGrange-based business owners and friends—has donated approximately $3 million to support basic science research at the Lurie Cancer Center. Promising to be the best bash yet,…
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Aug
5
August 5, 2010 2:00 pm — August 5, 2010 3:30 pm
Integrative Oncology: Using the Best of Both Worlds
The Lurie Cancer Center's Dr. Diljeet Singh will discuss how complementary and alternative medicine can contribute to the practice of oncology. Conventional and holistic methods can reinforce each other, bringing the wisdom from these different approaches into cancer care. Benefits include minimizing medication side effects through integrative…
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Jul
27
July 27, 2010 12:30 pm — July 27, 2010 2:00 pm
Book Club: Diversity in Medical Research
Northwestern University's Penny Deutscher (Philosophy Department) and Lisa Campo-Engelstein (Oncofertility Consortium and Center for Bioethics, Science & Society) are organizing a book club to read Inclusion: The Politics of Difference in Medical Research by Sociologist Steven Epstein. We would like to invite you to participate. With Inclusion,…
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Jun
18
June 18, 2010 3:30 am — June 18, 2010 12:30 pm
2010 Cancer Rights Conference
The Disability Rights Legal Center is hosting a Cancer Rights Conference this Friday, June 18, on the many complex legal issues surrounding cancer. This day-long event will provide information about many topics, including employment and health insurance, for cancer patients. A 2 pm session will…
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