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Apr
15
April 15, 2013 7:00 am — April 21, 2013 7:00 am
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week promotes increased awareness of prevention and treatment among those segments of the populations that are at greater risk of developing cancer. The week’s emphasis gives health care professionals and researchers an opportunity to focus on high-risk populations and to develop…
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Apr
12
April 12, 2013 7:00 am — April 12, 2013 8:00 am
Brazilian Oncofertility Consortium Symposium (Brazil)
Brazilian Oncofertility Consortium partners, Pro-Criar will be hosting an Oncofertility Symposium on Friday, April 12th at 12 PM BRT. Pro-Criar invites you to a lecture "ONCOFERTILITY: TRANSLATION IN MULTIPLEDIMENSIONS " presented by Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD, founder of the Oncofertility Consortium. Please click on the link…
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Apr
11
April 11, 2013 5:00 am — April 11, 2013 6:30 am
Virtual Grand Rounds with Clarisa Gracia, MD, MSCE
The Oncofertility Consortium® is proud to present VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS Thursday, April 11th, 2013 at 10 AM Central Time "Case Studies in Oncofertility" led by: Clarisa Gracia, MD, MSCE, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania To Attend in Person: Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer…
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Apr
1
Mar
7
March 7, 2013 12:00 pm — March 7, 2013 3:00 pm
Cocktails for a Cure (Denver, CO)
Join the University of Colorado Cancer Center Fund for cocktails mixed by Denver’s finest bartenders, mingle for a cause and have a direct and local impact on the fight against cancer! It’s time for CU Cancer Center Fund’s 4th Annual Women’s Event, Cocktails for a Cure,…
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Mar
7
March 7, 2013 4:00 am — March 7, 2013 5:30 am
Virtual Grand Rounds with Cassing Hammond, MD and Jessica Kiley, MD
The Oncofertility Consortium® is proud to present VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS Thursday, March 7th, 2013 at 10 AM Central Time "Contraceptive Options During and Following Cancer Treatment" led by: Cassing Hammond, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Jessica Kiley, MD,…
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Mar
2
March 2, 2013 1:30 pm — March 2, 2013 5:30 pm
The Arts of Courage Project Event Celebration
The Arts of Courage Project, ACP, mission is to create an empowering opportunity for cancer survivors to express themselves artistically. We seek to showcase the many facets of survivorship and the courage it takes to express oneself in such a way. We strive to give back to the…
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Feb
21
February 21, 2013 4:00 am — February 21, 2013 5:30 am
Virtual Grand Rounds with Gregory Dolin, MD, JD
The Oncofertility Consortium® is proud to present VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS Thursday, February 21st, 2013 at 10am Central Time “Speaking of Science: Legal Updates in Oncofertility” led by: Gregory Dolin, MD, JD, Associate Professor of Law, University of Baltimore School of Law To…
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Feb
14
February 14, 2013 2:00 am — February 16, 2013 11:00 am
10th Annual APOS Conference (Huntington Beach, CA)
The 10th anniversary of the APOS Annual Conference will be celebrated with a day of pre-conference workshops and two days of plenary, oral and poster sessions, 14 - 16 February 2013 in Huntington Beach, California. The theme is From Psychosocial Oncology to Oncology Supportive Care…
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Jan
31
January 31, 2013 6:00 pm — February 27, 2013 6:00 pm
National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Nearly 1/3 of all cancers are preventable so as you can imagine, there’s a lot you can do to protect yourself simply by making a few lifestyle changes. Read our blog to learn a few things you can do to reduce…
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Dec
20
December 20, 2012 12:00 pm — December 20, 2012 2:00 pm
SHARE: 2012 Breast Cancer Update with Dr. Larry Norton (NYC)
2012 BREAST CANCER UPDATE WITH DR. LARRY NORTON Larry Norton, MD, Deputy Physician in Chief for Breast Cancer Programs, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, will share his expertise in this interactive, informative meeting. His focus will be the current state of breast cancer research and treatment.
Co-sponsored…
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Dec
13
December 13, 2012 4:00 am — December 13, 2012 5:30 am
Virtual Grand Rounds with Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, MD, and Mary Ellen Pavone, MD
The Oncofertility Consortium® is proud to present VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 10am Central Time “Reproductive Impact of Cancer Treatments and Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients” led by: Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, MD, MSCI, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Illinois Medical Center…
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Nov
30
November 30, 2012 2:00 am — November 30, 2012 11:00 am
15th Annual Oncology Nursing Conference: A Focus on Change Transition in Oncology Nursing
On Friday, November 30, 2012, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Hospital will host the 15th Annual Oncology Nursing Conference. The conference will bring together nurses from around the region to discuss topics of interest in oncology nursing.…
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Nov
1
November 1, 2012 5:00 am — November 1, 2012 8:00 am
Beyond October: A City-Wide Mammogram Screening Initiative (Chicago)
The Breast Cancer Task Force kicks off a city-wide mammogram screening initiative, Beyond October!. This initiative will emphasize the importance of getting a mammogram beyond "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in October and will help ease the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer program's waitlists by providing…
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Oct
31
October 31, 2012 7:00 pm — November 29, 2012 6:00 pm
Movember
Don’t worry, it’s not a typo – Movember is the proper name for the month of November where men join together to grow moustaches (aka the mo) for the whole month in order to fundraise and raise awareness about cancers that affect men...Read more here.
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Oct
25
October 25, 2012 5:00 am — October 25, 2012 6:30 am
Virtual Grand Rounds with Helen Picton, BSc, PhD, FSB
The Oncofertility Consortium® is proud to present VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at 10am Central Time “From Basic Science to Clinical Application- the Facts and Future of Ovarian Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation” led by: Helen Picton, BSc, PhD, FSB Professor and Head of…
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Oct
11
October 11, 2012 7:00 am — October 11, 2012 7:00 am
Virtual Grand Rounds: Zsolt Peter Nagy, PhD
The Oncofertility Consortium® is proud to present VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS Thursday, October 11th, 2012 at 12pm CDT Vitrification: State Of The Art For Oocyte And Embryo Cryopreservation led by: Zsolt Peter Nagy, PhD, Scientific Director, Reproductive Biology Associates To Attend in Person: Robert H. Lurie…
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Oct
4
October 4, 2012 7:00 pm — October 4, 2012 7:00 pm
2012 Cancer Rights Conference (Central Valley, CA)
2012 Conferences! The Cancer Legal Resource Center Announces 2012 Conference Locations! They will be presenting their National Cancer Rights Conferences in the following cities: Boston, MA (May 29, 2012) Chicago, IL (September 7, 2012) Centrall Valley, CA (October 5, 2012) Houston, TX (March 8, 2013)…
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Sep
30
September 30, 2012 8:00 am — September 30, 2012 11:00 am
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Town Hall Meeting (Chicago, IL)
LYNN SAGE BREAST CANCER TOWN HALL MEETING Do you have questions about treatment options, nutrition and physical activity, family history, and supportive oncology services to help you move forward after breast cancer? This FREE interactive discussion about breakthroughs in breast cancer is a unique…
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Sep
27
September 27, 2012 2:00 pm — September 27, 2012 4:00 pm
Stupid Cancer Happy Hour (Chicago, IL)
Get connected, meet your peers and join us in supporting young adults affected by cancer at an official "Stupid Cancer Happy Hour" brought to you by your friends over at Imerman Angels and Stupid Cancer, the nation's largest support community for young adults affected by…
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Sep
24
September 24, 2012 3:00 am — September 25, 2012 12:00 pm
International Fertility Symposium: “Assisted Reproduction as Community Service” (Buenos Aires)
What: International Fertility Symposium: “Assisted Reproduction as Community Service” When: September 24th and 25th, 2012 Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina This event has been declared of national Interest by the president of the Republic. Sponsored by the Ministry of Health of Argentina. Sponsored by the Ministry…
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Jul
29
July 29, 2012 4:00 am — July 29, 2012 7:00 am
1st Annual Chicago Stand Up Paddleboard, Race, Ride Glide for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
True North Treks and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University present: 1st Annual SUP YACS Classic Stand Up Paddleboard Race, Ride and Glide for Young Adult Cancer Survivors DATE: Sunday, July 29, 2012 WHERE: Montrose Beach, Chicago, IL ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS: NEED…
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Jul
21
July 21, 2012 4:30 am — July 21, 2012 9:00 am
Cancer Connections (Chicago)
At the Lurie Cancer Center, your treatment plan includes care for the mind, spirit and body. Cancer Connections is just what the doctor ordered, introducing tools, techniques, and services you can use to reenergize during and after cancer treatment. Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:30 a.m.…
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Jul
12
July 12, 2012 5:00 am — July 12, 2012 6:30 am
Virtual Grand Rounds: Jose Ricardo de Figueiredo, PhD, DVM
The Oncofertility Consortium® is proud to present VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS Thursday, July 12th, 2012 at 10am CDT Advances in Goat Artificial Ovary led by: Jose Ricardo de Figueiredo, PhD, DVM: Associate Professor, Animal Reproduction Section, Department of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará- Fortaleza-CE-Brazil …
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