Duke offers a wide variety of events for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers. Find out more about upcoming events related to brain and spinal cord tumors.

• Gynecologic Oncology Support Group
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
  Duke Raleigh Cancer Center offers a GYN/Onc support group designed for any GYN/Onc cancer patient. The group provides a place where patients can meet others going through similar experiences and can gain support and friendship.
• Cancer and Diabetes Support Group
  Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Learn how managing diabetes can help reduce risk of infection, prevent cancer treatment interruptions, and improve quality of life. Meetings are held every Wednesday in the 0 Level Conference Room of the Duke Cancer Center from 11:00-12:00.
• Guided Relaxation
  Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  Enjoy deep relaxation, stress relief and benefits of meditation without prior experience. When practiced regularly, these activities lead to a reduction in your everyday stress levels and boost in your feelings of joy and serenity. These guided meditations are located in the Quiet Room on the 0 Level of the Duke Cancer Center. Sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
• Chemotherapy Education Class
  Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.
• Tai Chi
  Thursday, May 23, 2013, 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) uses flowing movements performed in a slow, focused manner and is accompanied by deep breathing. Instructor John Hillson, RN, ONC, CHPN will guide you through this graceful self-paced form of exercise that is now used for stress reduction and for a variety of other health conditions. These sessions are located in the Quiet Room on the 0 Level of the Cancer Center and are held on the 2nd and forth Thursday of the month. No registration is needed. For more information call (919) 681-2928 or e-mail Kristy.Everette@Duke.edu.
• Chemotherapy Education Class - Friday
  Friday, May 24, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  For more information, call 919-681-0691 or 919-613-6275
• Chemotherapy Education Class
  Monday, May 27, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.
• Lung Cancer Survivorship Clinic
  Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  The Duke Raleigh Cancer Center's Lung Cancer Survivorship Clinic is the first program of its kind. It is an interactive patient support clinic designed specifically for lung cancer survivors.
• Art Therapy Group
  Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Cancer patients are invited to join us for an art therapy group. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
• Cancer and Diabetes Support Group
  Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Learn how managing diabetes can help reduce risk of infection, prevent cancer treatment interruptions, and improve quality of life. Meetings are held every Wednesday in the 0 Level Conference Room of the Duke Cancer Center from 11:00-12:00.