Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Topics:
November 6, 2009: Overview of Disease & Treatment options
November 13, 2009: Pharmaceutical Interventions and Symptom Management
November 20, 2009: Supportive Care

The CTRC Wellness Center
Lung Cancer Education Series
3 One-Hour Weekly Classes
Taught by experts in the field.

Lung Cancer Ribbon
 Welcome

The mission of the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio is to conquer cancer through research, prevention and treatment.

As a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, one of only three in the state of Texas, the CTRC is recognized for scientific excellence and extensive resources focused on cancer. CTRC’s total patient care system -- that consists of breakthrough research, state-of-the-art technology and multidisciplinary clinical care delivered through a team of world-class physicians, laboratory scientists and other medical professionals -- allows it to seamlessly translate the latest research directly to patients.

 Highlights

CTRC retains NCI designation

Cancer Therapy & Research Center retains its status as a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center

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Find a Clinical Study

For a list of selected studies of anticancer agents under evaluation within the Institute of Drug Development

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 S.N.A.C.K.S. Lecture

Kick the Habit

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Psychologist, Dr. Joel Marcus, shares tips and tricks on how to quit smoking.

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 Lung Cancer Education Series

One-Hour Weekly Classes

Taught by experts in the field

Noon —1:00 pm
November 6th, 13th, and 20th

1st floor Grossman Building Library

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 Breast Friends Forever

Breast Cancer Support Group

Tuesday, November 3 & November 17 2009

Women learn coping techniques and find emotional support while developing friendships with others going through similar experiences.

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