UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

If you're aged 15-39, please join us for our free monthly Learn and Lounge meetup on Thursday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. Learn and Lounge provides a space to socialize and have fun with others who understand the cancer experience while taking a break from cancer for a while! This month will be a trivia night hosted by Stupid Cancer followed by a time to connect with your peers. Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg

Join experts from The @National Comprehensive Cancer Network as they discuss the treatment of #pancreatic cancer. This webinar is designed to help you understand pancreatic cancer and help you compare, discuss, and select treatment options with your doctor. There are two chances to attend this free webinar. Register here: https://www.nccn.org//pa/patient-webinar-pancreatic-cancer

It's not too late to join our virtual celebration for National Cancer Survivors Day! The program runs until 12pm PDT and features presentations centered around the healing arts. Join us here: https://health.ucdavis.edu//education-pr/survivor-day.html

Don't forget to join us TOMORROW for National Cancer Survivors Day! This free celebration kicks off at 10am and will focus on several different aspects of healing arts, including art therapy, music, expressive movement, and writing. Don't miss out on this virtual celebration! For info and to register, visit https://health.ucdavis.edu//education-pr/survivor-day.html

Are you joining us for National Cancer Survivors Day this Saturday? This free celebration will focus on several different aspects of healing arts, including music, creative writing, and expressive movement. Don't miss out on this virtual celebration! For info and to register, visit https://health.ucdavis.edu//education-pr/survivor-day.html

Please join Dr. Marcio Malogolowkin, Dr. Anjali Pawar, and special guests Super Fritz, Anna, Ben, and Ruth for a special virtual meet and greet to discuss a new initiative in pediatric cancer care at the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The virtual event is Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 4:15pm. Register here: https://ucdavis.health/fritz

Join us for Writing as Healing, a twice-monthly writing group for anyone dealing with issues of illness, disability, or recovery. The next meeting is Wednesday, Dec 9 at 6:30pm. This workshop is open to patients, caregivers, staff, community members, and health-care providers with the intention to create a sense of freedom and excitement about writing as a tool for self-expression. You may join at any time but pre-registration required. Learn more: https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/events/index.html

Don't forget - today is the last day to register for our Pushing Past Cancer virtual summit, tomorrow, December 5. This free one-day virtual event is designed for cancer patients and survivors from 15-39 years old, family members and caregivers. Enjoy a full day of breakout sessions, discussion groups, resources and the opportunity to meet with your peers. Sign up here: https://stupidcancer.6connex.com//Canc/PPCSummit2020/login

Today is #GivingTuesday! Your support helps us break barriers to beat cancer and offer patients the best hope for a cure. There are a billion reasons to give, and only a few more hours to make it happen! https://give.ucdavis.edu/CCAD

Support UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center on #GivingTuesday 12/3! Your generosity provides health and healing in our region and throughout Northern California. https://give.ucdavis.edu/CCAD

ICYMI: There is still time to register for today's #LoveYourLungs virtual event. Hear from experts on lung cancer prevention as well as learn about resources available in the #Sacramento region. Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-your-lungs-registration-1

Sign up to participate from wherever you are for virtual PurpleStride with the Sacramento - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). This event helps to raise awareness and funds that advance pancreatic cancer research and support patients. http://pcan.at/SAC20

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, keeping your lungs healthy has never been more important. One of the best steps you can take is to give up tobacco products, which can put people who get COVID-19 at risk for complications. Take part in the free, virtual event #LoveYourLungs on Nov 5 from 1-4pm. Register here: https://loveyourlungsevent.eventbrite.com/

There is still time to register for the free #LoveYourLungs event this Thursday, Nov 5. Sign up here: https://loveyourlungsevent.eventbrite.com/

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is doubling down on finding a cure for the deadly disease that’s on the rise. https://health.ucdavis.edu//pancreatic-cancer-is-o/2020/11 UC Davis Health #cancer

Staff in our clinics are in a festive mood and showed off their #Halloween spirit by being decked out in their costumes today.

Save the date for this upcoming adolescent and young adult conference! More details coming soon!

Live with Dr. Miglioretti and Dr. Sauder discussing breast cancer.

The Inpatient Oncology pharmacists and technicians oversee the coordination of care and treatment for patients who are being treated for cancer in the hospitalized setting. They work closely with physicians and nurses to ensure that medications are prescribed, prepared and administered safely and accurately. #PharmacyWeek

Our Infusion Pharmacy team oversees coordination and preparation of medications administered as part of complex treatment plans for cancer-directed therapy for adult and pediatric cancer patients. They review orders for safety and accuracy, prepare them under sterile conditions and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure timely administration. #PharmacyWeek

The pharmacists and technicians on the Cancer Center Retail Pharmacy team are experts in cancer treatment and supportive medications. They ensure that our patients have access to highly specialized medications that are used for treatment of cancer and related symptoms. #PharmacyWeek

The Investigational Drugs pharmacists and technicians at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center provide oversight of medications for cancer treatment that are being administered as part of a clinical trial. They work closely with the physician and the research team to ensure these therapies are being administered safely! #PharmacyWeek

It’s #PharmacyWeek and we’re celebrating our pharmacy teams! The Oncology Specialty pharmacists and technicians provide specialized support for patients who are prescribed oral chemotherapy medications. They work tirelessly to ensure that patients have access to these medications and know how to take them.