FALL  •  OCTOBER

Oncology Club Kickoff & Cancer 101

Introduction to cancer biology, hallmarks of cancer, carcinogenesis, genetics, risk factors, prevention, screening, conventional oncology, integrative oncology, and an overview of the year's activities.

FALL  •  OCTOBER

Breast Cancer Awareness & Integrative Oncology Meeting

Breast cancer biology, risk factors, screening, genetics, conventional treatment, treatment-related symptoms, nutrition, lifestyle, supportive care, and survivorship.

FALL  •  OCTOBER

Breast Cancer Awareness Campus Event

Student-led educational table and awareness campaign focused on screening, prevention, risk factors, and patient education, with optional fundraising for a cancer-related nonprofit.

FALL  •  OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

Oncology Conference Watch Party

Group viewing of a selected oncology lecture, conference presentation, or research symposium followed by a live student discussion of emerging research and clinical applications.

FALL  •  NOVEMBER

Lung Cancer, Tobacco & Environmental Health Meeting

Lung cancer biology, smoking and vaping, secondhand smoke, radon, occupational exposures, air pollution, screening, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and smoking cessation.

FALL  •  NOVEMBER

Live Online Oncology Discussion

Virtual discussion with an oncology professional, researcher, naturopathic doctor, dietitian, or other specialist. Members prepare questions beforehand and participate in a structured Q&A.

WINTER  •  DECEMBER

Skin Cancer & Melanoma Prevention Workshop

Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, UV exposure, prevention, skin examination, warning signs, genetics, conventional treatment, and evidence-informed prevention strategies.

WINTER  •  JANUARY

Cervical Cancer & HPV Prevention Meeting

HPV, cervical dysplasia, vaccination, screening, risk factors, progression to cancer, conventional treatment, prevention, and patient education.

WINTER  •  JANUARY/FEBRUARY

Oncology Journal Club

Student-led review of a recent oncology research paper, systematic review, or clinical trial with discussion of study design, evidence quality, clinical relevance, and implications for integrative oncology.

WINTER  •  FEBRUARY

Cancer Prevention: Evidence vs. Hype

Interactive discussion examining modifiable cancer risks and common claims surrounding diet, supplements, antioxidants, fasting, sugar, detoxification, botanical medicine, exercise, sleep, stress, and cancer prevention.

WINTER  •  FEBRUARY

Portland Cancer Community Event / Volunteer Opportunity

Group participation in a local cancer-awareness, prevention, survivorship, fundraising, or community-support event.

SPRING  •  MARCH

Colorectal Cancer & the Gut–Cancer Connection

Colorectal cancer biology, polyps, screening, family history, diet, fiber, obesity, exercise, microbiome research, conventional treatment, and survivorship.

SPRING  •  MARCH

Gut Health & Cancer Prevention Workshop

Interactive exploration of nutrition, dietary patterns, fiber, microbiome research, lifestyle, screening, and the evidence surrounding gastrointestinal cancer prevention.

SPRING  •  APRIL

Head & Neck & Testicular Cancer Meeting

Cancers that receive less public attention, including testicular, oral, and head and neck cancers; discussion of HPV-associated disease, risk factors, warning signs, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.

SPRING  •  APRIL

Portland Clinical/Community Oncology Field Trip

Visit to a local oncology-related organization, cancer support center, research facility, clinic, or community program to learn how patients experience cancer care outside the classroom.

SPRING  •  APRIL/MAY

Live Online Oncology Grand Rounds / Conference Watch Party

Group viewing of a major oncology presentation or conference session followed by student discussion of new research, emerging therapies, and implications for integrative care.

SPRING  •  MAY

Brain Cancer & The Future of Oncology

Gliomas, glioblastoma, brain tumor biology, the blood-brain barrier, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, precision medicine, clinical trials, and emerging therapies.

SPRING  •  MAY

Cancer Research & Integrative Oncology Panel

Guest panel featuring researchers, oncologists, naturopathic doctors, nutrition professionals, oncology nurses, or other professionals discussing current research, clinical practice, and the future of integrative oncology.

SPRING  •  MAY/JUNE

Student Oncology Case Conference

Students work through representative cancer cases from presentation and diagnosis through staging, conventional treatment, supportive care, survivorship, and interdisciplinary management.

SPRING  •  JUNE

Cancer Survivorship & Quality of Life Meeting

Survivorship, recurrence, metastatic disease, treatment sequelae, fatigue, neuropathy, cognition, nutrition, exercise, mental health, palliative care, long-term monitoring, and quality of life.

SPRING  •  JUNE

NUNM Oncology Club End-of-Year Symposium & Social

Student presentations, case discussions, research highlights, guest speaker, educational displays, reflection on the year's cancer themes, fundraising results, member recognition, and planning for the following academic year.

***Confirmed dates will be posted on Calendar below