Gilda's Club Madison - Breast Cancer & Gastrointestinal Side Effects
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: ON ZOOM
For more details and registration, call Program at 608-828-8880. Go to: www.GildasClubMadison.org/Calendar
BC GI Program Flyer

What About Kids? Symposium
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-12
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 connection. Continuing education credits available.
“What About Kids?®” Symposium (regfox.com)

Gilda's Club Madison Cancer Transitions Workshop
2024-10-11 12:00 - 13:30
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: Emotional Health
Session 3: Eating Well and Staying Active
Session 4: Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know

Please plan to attend all four sessions.
Questions? Email Kirsten Norslien at Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org
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Vaccination clinics in Madison, Wisconsin
2024-10-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-21 08:00 - 12:00
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 and appointment and learn more: www.publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics

ACS & Kohl's Healthy Families: Southeast Wisconsin Food Security Forum
2024-10-15 10:00 - 15:00
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 experiences related to food insecurity and the fight against it in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Please bring nonperishable food items to be donated to UW-Parkside Sharing Shelves and the Sharing Center.

Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Registration: 9:30am – 10:00am
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: UW – Parkside Student Center – Alumni Room
900 Wood Rd. Kenosha, WI 53141
Lunch provided

Click HERE to register. Registration closes on October 4th.
For more information or assistance, please contact Kim Abell at kimberly.abell@cancer.org.

Gilda's Club Madison Coping with Cancer 5 week Virtual Series
2024-10-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-22 10:30 - 12:00
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 common cancer concerns

Making complicated decisions under stress

Managing powerful emotions without being overwhelmed

Navigating relationships with love ones, colleagues and health care professionals

Finding ways to live meaningfully with cancer

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Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center - Celebrate Indigenous Pink
2024-10-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center
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, men, non-binary, and genderfluid relatives to talk to their doctors about breast cancer screening.The event will feature:• Games• Prizes• Health Screenings (blood pressure & Blood Glucose)• Photo Booth• Food Tasting

UW Carbone’s Annual Fall Cancer Conference
2024-10-18 | Monona Terrace
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.

How Health Misinformation is Spread
Roni Rabin, Health Writer, New York Times

The Long War of Words About Cancer: What It Means for Doctors and Their Patients
Elaine Schattner, MD, MA, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine and Author of From Whispers to Shouts: The Ways We Talk About Cancer

Conspiracy Theories: How They Start, Who is Likely to Believe Them and How That Type of Person Interacts with the Health Care System
Joseph E. Uscinski, PhD, Professor of Political Science, University of Miami

It’s About (Way) More Than Science: Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Combatting Health Misinformation
David Gorski, MD, PhD, FACS, Professor of Surgery and Oncology, Wayne State University and Managing Editor of Science-Based Medicine

UW Carbone Cancer Center’s 22nd Annual Fall Cancer Conference
2024-10-18 08:00 - 17:00
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 care professionals
$40 – UW staff, fellows, residents, patients with cancer, caregivers and community members

PLEASE NOTE: This conference is in-person only. There is no hybrid option, and it will not be videotaped for later viewing.

REGISTER: ce.icep.wisc.edu/cancer2024
2024 Fall Conference Direct Mailer

Children's Wisconsin & MACC Fund - 10th Annual Pediatric Cancer Symposium
2024-10-21 08:30 - 16:30
Hosted by Children’s Wisconsin/MACC Fund Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, please attend the 10th Annual Pediatric Cancer Symposium on Monday, October 21, 2024. Each year, the Pediatric Cancer Symposium at Children’s Wisconsin brings together nationally and internationally recognized experts in the field of cancer research. The target audience for this are medical professionals. This year’s topic is “Exploring the past, present and future in novel therapies for pediatric cancer”.

To view the agenda, visit: Program – Pediatric Cancer Symposium | 2024 (cvent.com)
To register for the symposium, visit: Register – Pediatric Cancer Symposium | 2024

Triage Cancer® Conference: Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26
2024-10-25 08:00 - 2024-10-26 17:00
Triage Cancer® Conference: Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26
This FREE online event is for anyone in the cancer community wanting a better understanding of how to navigate legal and practical issues, minimize the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis, and reduce stress. Topics include:
· Understanding health insurance, picking a health insurance plan, and appealing denials
· How to work through treatment or take time off
· Accessing paid leave for caregivers
· Applying for and appealing disability insurance
· Estate planning and medical decision making
· Getting organized
· Managing medical bills, finances, and getting financial help
Register here: Cancer Rights Conferences | Triage Cancer

MCW, UW Carbone, and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Equal Access, Better Outcomes: A Community Conversation on Multiple Myeloma and Health Equity
2024-10-26 09:30 - 11:00
Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, UW Carbone Cancer Center, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are hosting a webinar entitled “Equal Access, Better Outcomes: A Community Conversation on Multiple Myeloma and Health Equity” on October 26, 2024 from 9:30am – 11:00am at ThriveOn King Neighborhood Hall (2351 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212).
Multiple myeloma is a complex and aggressive form of cancer that disproportionately impacts certain racial and ethnic groups, particularly African Americans, who are twice as likely to be diagnosed with this disease compared to white Americans. This symposium is dedicated to understanding disparities, identifying actionable solutions, and fostering collaborations that ensure equal access to care for all patients, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or geographic location.
Featured panelists:

Othman S. Akhtar, MD – Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Natalie Callander, MD – Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care Professor (CHS), WI Institute Medical Research
Binod Dhakal, MD – Associate Professor Hematology and Medical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

This event has free parking available! Register at: https://rb.gy/gsqh3o
Contact: Debra Nevels: dnevels@mcw.edu, 414-955-2364
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Triage Health: Paying for Prescription Drugs
2024-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Triage Health: Paying for Prescription Drugs | Webinar Registration
This webinar will explore the cost of prescription drugs, which will include how coverage works in individual and employer sponsored insurance and the various financial assistance options available to individuals to help afford prescription drugs. .
October 29, 2024
10am PT / 12pm CT /1pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

American Lung Association - Respiratory Virus Immunizations for Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Lung Association for a webinar on October 30th at 12:00 pm CDT to learn about fall and winter respiratory viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19. This webinar will focus on the recommendations for the 2024-25 season and implications of respiratory viruses on adults living with chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, diabetes and heart disease. The webinar will highlight prevention strategies, vaccination recommendations, where to get vaccinated and more. Please share this opportunity with the communities you serve!
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM Central Time
Featured presenters:

Albert Rizzo, MD, FACP – Chief Medical Officer, American Lung Association
Pragna Patel, MD – Chief Medical Officer, Coronaviruses and Other Respiratory Viruses Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Eduardo Sanchez, MD, MPH, FAAFP – Chief Medical Officer for Prevention, American Heart Association
Jane E. B. Reusch, MD, FAHA – Past President for Medicine and Science, American Diabetes Association

Register Today!

Gilda's Club Madison Cancer Transitions Young Adults
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-20 18:00 - 19:30
Gilda’s Club Madison Cancer Transitions Young Adults
4 Weeks on Wednesdays: 10/30-11/20 @ 6 pm – 7:30pm on Zoom
This 4 session workshop will offer space to learn more about life after treatment is over. Each session has a different focus:

Taking Control in Survivorship
Emotions & Relationships
Survivorship in Action
Medical Management in Survivorship
We will develop strategies, look at goals, and develop skills for the next stages.

This program is limited to 8 participants. You must be under 40, and 3 weeks to 3 years from treatment. Ongoing therapies (hormone therapy or maintenance) do not count. Please plan to attend all four sessions.

Questions? Email Kirsten Norslien at Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org

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Survivorship For the Whole Patient: Building A Comprehensive Care Program- Adolescent & Young Adult Virtual Survivorship Conference
2024-11-01
Survivorship For the Whole Patient: Building A Comprehensive Care Program- Adolescent & Young Adult Virtual Survivorship Conference
Friday, November 1, 2024
Personal Information – Pediatric AYA Survivorship Virtual Conference | 2024 (cvent.com)

MCW Cancer Center - De-Stress the Holidays for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
2024-11-02 10:00 - 11:30
Welcome to Destress the Holidays on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 AM-11:30AM! Take this opportunity to experience selfcare and learn techniques to create peaceful and harmonious family gatherings and holiday seasons. You may join in person at ThriveOn (2153 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, 53212) or you can join virtually.

During this session:

Learn about good stress, bad stress, and the impact on our minds and bodies
Create boundaries
Manage expectations
Re-frame the story & have fun!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take care of yourself and prepare for upcoming festivities.
The attire is business casual. Please note seating is not assigned but is available first come, first serve. Please register here by October 29th.
Your registration serves as consent that your photograph can be taken at the event.
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ACS and Triage Cancer - What's Legal About Cancer?
2024-11-06 12:00 - 13:00
“What’s Legal About Cancer?” hosted by the American Cancer Society and Triage Cancer will take place on November 6th from 12-1PM via Zoom. This session will answer questions like:

How can Triage Cancer help?
What are patient and caregiver rights to take time off of work?
How can patients work through treatment?
How can patients make the most of their health insurance?
What are some tips for dealing with medical bills?

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcOuspzovGNw186_OthrHjMelg-tbUEie
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Empowering American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: Bridging Gaps in HPV Vaccination and Cancer Prevention
2024-11-06 12:00 - 13:15
This virtual seminar on November 6th from 12-1:15PM CST will explore HPV vaccination inequities in HPV vaccination and HPV cancers within American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Panelists will present data showcasing existing disparities and discuss strategies for enhancing HPV cancer prevention efforts within this population.
The seminar will be moderated by Janel H. Johnson, DO, MPH, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation.
Presenters will be Ronny A. Bell, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) ; Melissa Buffalo, American Indian Cancer Foundation; Jessica Buck DiSilvestro, MD, Tufts Medical Center; and Kristine Sprigler, Cervical Cancer Survivor.
Register at: https://stjude.webex.com/webappng/sites/stjude/webinar/webinarSeries/register/d0382eb506de458d97372c97a2ef99bf

National LGBT Cancer Network - Inclusivity & Outreach for LGBTQI+ Populations in Cancer Care
2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:00
UW Carbone Community Outreach & Engagement invites you to join this event on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 10-11AM, led by Era Steinfeld (she/her), Senior Training Specialist at National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network. Era has over a decade of queer and trans public health experience. She currently supports all trainings led by the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network in order to increase the health outcomes of queer and trans people in cancer care.
At the time of the event, join the Zoom call here.
Inclusivity Outreach for LGBTQI+ Populations in Cancer Care

Indiana Cancer Consortium: Cancer Prevention in Dental Clinics (HPV and Tobacco)
2024-11-13 17:00 - 18:30
The Indiana Cancer Consortium is hosting a webinar for dental providers focused on HPV and tobacco education on November 13, 2024 at 5-6:30 pm CST. The webinar is FREE. Register now!
The goal of the webinar is to teach dental office teams how to speak with their patients about HPV and tobacco cessation. Speakers will discuss the scope of the problem in Indiana and practical strategies for getting patients to receive HPV vaccine and initiate tobacco cessation.
Featured speakers include:

HPV Presentation: Alessandro Villa DDS, PhD, MPH, Chief of Oral Medicine, Oral Oncology and Dentistry, Professor, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami Cancer Institute.
Tobacco Cessation: Deb Buckles, CPAHA NCNTT, Tobacco Control Program Leader, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Indiana Quit Line: Natalie Rivich, MA, Director, Health Systems Change and Cessation Services

Help us spread the word by sharing this promotional flyer with dental providers in your community and network.

ACS NRTCC - Screening and Early Detection of HPV: Understanding Your Options
2024-11-13 18:00
Join the American Cancer Society on Cervical Cancer for a helpful webinar on November 13th at 6PM. The speakers will have a conversation about how to screen for cervical cancer, including a new self-collection option. The webinar will talk about how HPV tests work, the change from Pap smears to co-testing, and what patients can expect during screenings. Learn how to talk with your doctors about the latest in HPV screening. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about your health! Register here!
Learn all about cervical cancer screenings, their importance, frequency, benefits, and your options, including self-collection methods. This is webinar is open for everyone, so please share with your network.
For more information about this webinar and others, visit the Upcoming Webinars page.

Tips on Accessing Care
2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Tips on Accessing Care | Webinar Registration
This webinar will present tips for accessing cancer screenings, testing, and biomarker testing, including insurance coverage for these services, and steps to take if insurance denies coverage.
November 19, 2024
11am PT / 1pm CT /2pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

Health Equity Across the Cancer Care Continuum Virtual Forum Series
2024-11-20 16:00 - 17:00
Join experts in the field of oncology for a free, one-hour, virtual learning session
focusing on health equity in the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and
survivorship of cancer.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcuiqqjoqE9JJXNmeyyyBJrFd1chp1lg5
August 21, 2024 4pm-5pm ET
November 20, 2024 4pm-5pm ET
2023 HE Virtual Forum Full Series Invite – Comp Cancer invite
