UCLA Neuro-Oncology (Official)

For caregivers of brain tumor patients who are seeking support while caring for their loved one, there will be an online support group next week on Wednesday, July 10th at 2:00pm.

The meeting will take place on Zoom and will be facilitated by Jacqueline Dillon, LCSW, OSW-C. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] to RSVP.

Dr. Robert Chong will be presenting at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference this weekend. Register now to hear him speak about Clinical Trials. Visit www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference" from the menu to register.

To learn about chemotherapy options for patients with brain tumors, attend the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference to hear Dr. Albert Lai speak about the latest chemotherapeutic options available.

The conference will take place on May 10-11, 2024, with online only presentations on May 10th and in person only sessions on May 11th. Register for free at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference" from the menu banner.

Register to attend the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference on May 10th & 11th to hear leading healthcare professionals like Dr. Phioanh Nghiemphu speak about brain tumor treatments and symptom management.

Dr. Nghiemphu will discuss the latest in Experimental Therapies for brain tumors in a virtual online session on Friday, May 10th.

On Saturday, May 11th, she will give presentations at the in-person portion of the conference on Meningiomas and NF2/Schwannomatosis tumors.

Be sure to register for free at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor by clicking on "Brain Tumor Conference" on the menu banner to have access to virtual video sessions on Friday, 5/10 and to attend in person on Saturday, 5/11.

The in person sessions on Saturday will take place at UCLA Geffen Hall, 885 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA.

Dr. Timothy Cloughesy will be speaking at the 24th Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference on May 10th and 11th.

Register now to hear him and other healthcare professionals speak about brain tumor treatments and symptom management. Registration is free and available online at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor by selecting "Brain Tumor Conference" from the menu banner.

Dr. Cloughesy will have an online presentation on "Overview of Brain Tumors" on Friday, May 10th. And on May 11th, he will be making an in-person presentation to discuss specifics on Glioblastoma Multiforme and Anaplastic Tumors and treatment options.

Register now at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor under the "Brain Tumor Conference" link to attend the 24th Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference.

Hear leading healthcare professionals and advocates at this event speak about the latest on central nervous system tumors, treatments, symptom management and community resources.

This conference is FREE and open to all, but registration is required.

The annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference is set for May 10-11, 2024.

This year's conference will be in a hybrid event - Friday, May 10 will be online and Saturday, May 11 will be in person on the UCLA campus. Online registration will be available soon.

For more information visit www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and click on the Brain Tumor Conference tab, or contact us at [email protected].

The Palliative Care & End-of-Life Care Webinar is TODAY from 4:00-6:00pm (Pacific Time). Register now at https://uclahs.fyi//palliative-eol-care to attend this online event.

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Join us on Thursday, November 9th at 4pm at our webinar on Palliative Care & End-of-Life Care for Brain Tumor Patients.

Learn about management of symptoms to optimize quality of life for patients undergoing brain tumor treatments and also about important aspects of end-of-life care.

Register for free at https://uclahs.fyi/palliative-eol-care

Join the UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program at our upcoming webinar on Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care for Brain Tumors Patients on November 9, 2023, online via Zoom.

To attend, please register at https://uclahs.fyi/palliative-eol-care

November will be National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Join us next month to learn more about Palliative Care, the management of symptoms to optimize quality of life, for patients undergoing brain tumor treatments. Also learn about the important aspects of End-of-Life Care. Following the two presentations there will be a Q&A session.

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Join the UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program at our upcoming webinar on Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care for Brain Tumors Patients on November 9, 2023, online via Zoom.

To attend, please register at https://uclahs.fyi/palliative-eol-care

November will be National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Join us next month to learn more about Palliative Care, the management of symptoms to optimize quality of life, for patients undergoing brain tumor treatments. Also learn about the important aspects of End-of-Life Care. Following the two presentations there will be a Q&A session.

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

There is still time to register for the annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference! Visit www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference" to register. Learn about numerous topics including Neurocognitive challenges that brain tumor patients may face.

Dr. Kathleen Van Dyk will present "Overcoming Cognitive Challenges after Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment" on Saturday, May 20th. She will discuss common cognitive difficulties that may develop and strategies to improve day-to-day functioning.

The 23rd annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference is free to attend and will take place on the UCLA campus on May 19-20, 2023.

Dr. Richard Everson from UCLA Neurosurgery will speak about Neurosurgical Techniques for brain tumors at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference's virtual sessions on Friday, May 19th.

To learn more about this front line treatment for CNS tumors, register for the conference at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference." Watch this online session on May 19th on the registration site.

The 23rd Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference is a free, two day conference for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and the general public that offers the chance to learn about the latest treatments for brain tumors, symptom management, and community resources. Register now to join us on May 19th & 20th.

Dr. Brian S. Na will be discussing Pediatric Tumors and Rare Adult Tumors in a Q&A style session at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference on Saturday, May 20th. These CNS tumor types include Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, CNS Lymphoma, pineal region tumors, germ cell tumors, among others.

To take part in this opportunity, register at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select Brain Tumor Conference from the menu bar.

The 23rd Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference is a free event happening on May 19-20, 2023 on the UCLA campus.

Dr. Tania Kaprealian will be presenting "Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors" at UCLA Brain Tumor Conference's virtual sessions on Friday, May 19th.

To learn more about this treatment option for CNS tumors, register for the annual conference at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference" from the menu to watch this online session on May 19th.

The 23rd Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference is a free, two day conference for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and the general public that offers the chance to learn about the latest treatments for brain tumors, symptom management, and community resources. Register now to join us on May 19th & 20th.

What is immunotherapy? Come learn at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference from Dr. Robert Prins, a tumor immunologist, as he speaks on immune-based therapies for brain tumors.

Dr. Prins will present this topic on Saturday, May 20th. To attend this session and many others, visit www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select Brain Tumor Conference from the menu to register for the conference.

The conference takes place May 19-20, 2023 on the UCLA campus.

Attend the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference to learn about what you can do to manage symptoms from brain tumors and side effects from associated treatments. Lauren Michelson, Neuro-Oncology nurse practitioner, will speak on the subject on Saturday, May 20th.

To learn more about symptom management and many other topics relating to brain tumors, you may register to attend the conference at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor.

The UCLA Brain Tumor Conference will take place May 19-20, 2023 on the UCLA campus. For questions, please email [email protected].

Dr. Serendipity Zapanta Rinonos will be speaking at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference about Seizure Management. Attend this session to learn how seizures can be managed and what medications are used for treatment.

For more information about the conference and to register, click on the Brain Tumor Conference link at the UCLA Brain Tumor Center website: www.uclahealth.org/braintumor.

Hear from a panel of caregivers at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference share their experiences of caring for a loved one diagnosed with a brain tumor.

The panel will take place on Day 2 of the conference, Saturday, May 20th and will be moderated by UCLA Neuro-Oncology nurse practitioner, Nanette Fong.

Register to attend the free conference by visiting www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and selecting "Brain Tumor Conference."

Questions? Please email [email protected].

Come to the annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference and learn about clinical trials from Dr. Robert Chong. Clinical trials are research studies aimed at improving health and cancer care. Attend this session and learn about types of clinical trials, who is eligible to participate and what to expect if participating in one.

To register for the conference, please visit www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference" from the menu. Registration is free.

The conference will take place on May 19th & 20th at UCLA Covel Commons.

Dr. Leia Nghiemphu will be speaking on experimental therapeutic agents and the latest clinical trials available for brain cancer patients at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference on May 19th.

Register for free to attend on May 19th & 20th to hear Dr. Nghiemphu and other brain tumor experts and cancer support specialists speak on the latest treatments, how to manage symptoms associated with brain tumors, and community resources. Visit https://www.uclahealth.org/braintumor to register now.

***Virtual Presentations on Friday, May 19th will also be played at the conference venue***

Join us at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference next month to hear Dr. Albert Lai speak about chemotherapeutic and biologic agents available in standardized care for gliomas. He will also present on low grade and oligodendroglioma tumors and available treatment options for these tumor types.

The conference, which takes place on the UCLA campus on May 19th-20th, is free to attend however registration is required. Visit www.uclahealth.org/braintumor to register.

***Virtual Sessions on May 19th will also be played at the conference venue***

Dr. Timothy Cloughesy will be presenting at the UCLA Brain Tumor Conference on both days of the event! Attend the conference on Friday, May 19th to get an Overview of Brain Tumors, and on Saturday, May 20th to learn more in-depth information on GBM and Anaplastic tumors and treatments.

To register for this FREE conference, visit www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference" from the menu.

***Virtual Presentations on Friday, May 19th will also be played at the conference venue***

Register now to attend the 23rd Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference taking place on May 19-20, 2023. Visit www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference" from the menu to register. Registration is FREE.

The conference will feature a Brain Tumor Board and Q&A Session with some of the Brain Tumor Center's expert physician-researchers. Learn about tumor types and how our multidisciplinary team approaches treatment and manages care. This session will take place in-person only on Day One of the conference.

Registration for the 23rd Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference is now available!

To attend this FREE conference for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and the community, visit the UCLA Brain Tumor Center website at www.uclahealth.org/braintumor and select "Brain Tumor Conference" from the menu to register.

The annual brain tumor conference will take place on May 19-20, 2023 at UCLA Covel Commons. Join us to learn about the latest on brain tumor treatments, symptom management and community resources.

The UCLA Brain Tumor Center is hosting the 23rd Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference for patients and caregivers on May 19-20, 2023. Join us to hear leading healthcare professionals and advocates speak about the latest on brain tumors, treatments, symptom management and community resources at this free event.

More information and registration will be available soon.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

UCLA Comprehensive NF/Schwannomatosis Program in collaboration with the Children’s Tumor Foundation will be hosting a Patient Forum for NF2/Schwannomatosis patients at the NF2/Schwannomatosis State of the Art 2023 Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

This is an excellent opportunity for patients and caregivers to learn more about Neurofibromatosis type 2 and Schwannomatosis. The Patient Forum session is FREE to attend, however registration is required. Please visit https://www.nf2-swn.org/ for more information.

The NF2/Schwannomatosis State of the Art 2023 Meeting is fast approaching. Register now to join the NF/Schwannomatosis professional community on January 12-15, 2023 at UCLA Luskin Conference Center.

This meeting provides a forum to bring together biologists, geneticists, clinicians, oncologists, neurosurgeons, audiologists and others familiar with NF2-related and other schwannomatosis to share their latest basic and clinical research findings and experiences.

Visit www.nf2-swn.org for more information and to register.

The premier biennial meeting for the NF2/Schwannomatosis community is happening January 12-15, 2023 at UCLA Luskin Conference Center.

Visit www.nf2-swn.org for more information on the NF2/Schwannomatosis State of the Art 2023 meeting.

UCLA offers a monthly virtual support group for caregivers seeking support while caring for a loved one with brain tumor diagnosis.

To join the meeting, contact Jacqueline Dillon, LCSW who will be facilitating the meeting on Thursday, August 11th at 6:30pm. Email [email protected] to receive the online meeting link.

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