Join Kohl's Healthy Families and the American Cancer Society on October 9, 2024, 12:00 - 1:15pm CST for a free webinar entitled "Breast Density and Screening for High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients". This webinar's objectives include: Screening recommendations for high-risk breast cancer patients How do you know if you are high risk? Different types of screening that... Read more »
This program was created for people diagnosed with breast cancer. The materials educate patients and their caregivers on the potential GI side effects of breast cancer treatment, symptom management, and specific ways to navigate the emotional impact of this disease. Featured speaker: Dr. Malinda West, UW Health Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 from 6:00 p.m.... Read more »
What About Kids? Symposium October 10-12, 2024 Louisville, KY The What About Kids Research & Advocacy Symposium is for healthcare professionals, legislators, and people who were personally touched by childhood cancer. The goal of the symposium is to present and share the latest research findings, identify new legislative opportunities to expand research funding, and facilitate communication and... Read more »
Gilda's Club Madison Cancer Transitions 4 Weeks on Fridays @ 12- 1:30 pm CT via Zoom Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11 Cancer Transitions® is a free, four-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship Session 2:... Read more »
Vaccination clinics in Madison, Wisconsin October 7 12-4 pm Mendota Elementary 4002 School Rd Madison, WI October 14 4-7 Pm Leopold Elementary 2602 Post Rd Madison, WI October 19 10 am- 2 pm Holtzman Learning Center 333 Holtzman Rd Madison, WI October 21 8 am- 12 pm Holtzman Learning Center 333 Holtzman Rd Madison, WI Schedule... Read more »
In this event on October 15th, learn more about: How food security impacts specific populations in SE Wisconsin. What local organizations in Southeastern Wisconsin are doing to improve food access Ways you can get involved and help take action to improve food security Share your story! A videographer will be onsite capturing testimonials and... Read more »
Gilda's Club Madison Coping with Cancer 5 week Virtual Series Tuesdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30 am - 12 pm Join Gilda's Club Madison to learn practical tools to manage the challenge of life with cancer and cope even in the darkest days. This 5-week curriculum includes: Steadying yourself in the face of... Read more »
Celebrate Indigenous Pink Day with Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center on Thursday, October 17 from 11am-3pm. Indigenous Pink is a national breast cancer awareness campaign for Native people that occurs in October during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign aims to educate Native communities about the importance of early detection and remind women,... Read more »
Make sure to have Friday, October 18 saved on your calendar for UW Carbone’s 22nd annual fall cancer conference at Monona Terrace, Madison. This year, we are focusing on misinformation, myths and misbeliefs. And we’re pleased to share our 4 keynote speakers for the day. Registration for this event will open in the spring.... Read more »
UW Carbone Cancer Center’s 22nd Annual Fall Cancer Conference will be Friday, October 18, 2024, at Monona Terrace, Madison. This year’s conference is focused on Misinformation, Myths & Misbeliefs. See attached. View complete agenda: ce.icep.wisc.edu/cancer2024 Continuing education credits provided. Costs are as follows: $175 – physicians $125 – nurses, social workers, other health... Read more »