The UF Health Shands Oncology Nurse Navigation team has launched a new virtual program, “Navigating Together: Cancer Education & Support Sessions,” intended to expand educational and support services for all types of cancer.
Throughout these bimonthly sessions, patients, survivors, caregivers and friends will learn from UF Health’s multidisciplinary cancer experts about different cancer-related topics and connect with people experiencing similar situations.
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the first session, slated for noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, will focus on lymphedema and breast cancer. Guest speakers for the forum include Dr. Lisa Spiguel, Surgical Oncologist, Section Chief of Breast Surgery, and clinical director of the UF Health Breast Center; and Derly Munoz, Oncology Physical Therapist.
A full schedule of the remaining sessions, including dates, times and speakers, is below.
“Molecular Pathology Results 101: What They Mean for You”
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17
- Time: noon to 1 p.m.
- Speaker: Dr. Thomas George, Medical Oncologist, Deputy Director of the UF Health Cancer Center, and Director of the GI Oncology Program
“Understanding Gastric & Pancreatic Cancer: A Patient’s Guide”
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
- Time: noon to 1 p.m.
- Speaker: Dr. Ibrahim Nassour, Surgical Oncologist
“Nutrition & Cancer: What You Need to Know”
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Time: noon to 1 p.m.
- Speaker: Jamie Levitt, Registered Clinical Dietitian
“Whole Self-Healing: Occupational Therapy for Body, Mind, and Spirit”
- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Time: noon to 1 p.m.
- Speaker: Tony Garcia, Occupational Therapist
“Understanding Cancer’s Impact: A Social Work Perspective”
- Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026
- Time: noon to 1 p.m.
- Speakers: Kristin Tarbox, Oncology Social Worker; Nina Powell, Oncology Social Worker
“Understanding Genetics and Cancer Risk”
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
- Time: noon to 1 p.m.
- Speaker: Lisa Brown, Genetic Counselor
All sessions will be held via Zoom. For more information and to register, visit http://go.ufl.edu/cancer-support.