Cancer
The latest cancer news from UNC Health Care and the UNC School of Medicine.
Carey delivers December commencement address to UNC graduates
Lisa Carey, MD, associate professor of medicine and director of the UNC Breast Center, delivered this year's final words of wisdom to the university's 2,200 December graduates.
Carey delivers December commencement address to UNC graduates
Lisa Carey, MD, associate professor of medicine and director of the UNC Breast Center, delivered this year's final words of wisdom to the university's 2,200 December graduates.
Consortium offers Colorectal Cancer Evidence Academy - March 12, 2010
The Western North Carolina Colorectal Cancer Evidence Academy: “From Prevention to Treatment” is being offered on March 12, 2010 at Lake Junaluska. CME and CEU credits will be offered.
Consortium offers Colorectal Cancer Evidence Academy - March 12, 2010
The Western North Carolina Colorectal Cancer Evidence Academy: “From Prevention to Treatment” is being offered on March 12, 2010 at Lake Junaluska. CME and CEU credits will be offered.
N.C. Cancer Hospital Honors sanofi-aventis for Significant Donation toward Hospital Endowment Supporting Innovative Research and Patient-Focused Programs
In a ceremony Dec. 21 at the N.C. Cancer Hospital, sanofi-aventis Chief Executive Officer Chris Viehbacher and other company leaders announced sanofi-aventis U.S.’s commitment of $2 million toward the N.C. Cancer Hospital Endowment – which helps support the institution’s clinical research and many patient programs.
N.C. Cancer Hospital Honors sanofi-aventis for Significant Donation toward Hospital Endowment Supporting Innovative Research and Patient-Focused Programs
In a ceremony Dec. 21 at the N.C. Cancer Hospital, sanofi-aventis Chief Executive Officer Chris Viehbacher and other company leaders announced sanofi-aventis U.S.’s commitment of $2 million toward the N.C. Cancer Hospital Endowment – which helps support the institution’s clinical research and many patient programs.
UNC scientists coordinate study to determine link between insulin use and cancer in people with diabetes
The study is designed to determine if diabetic patients exposed to insulin glargine have a higher incidence of cancer than diabetic patients exposed to other insulins or to other glucose-lowering medications.
UNC scientists coordinate study to determine link between insulin use and cancer in people with diabetes
The study is designed to determine if diabetic patients exposed to insulin glargine have a higher incidence of cancer than diabetic patients exposed to other insulins or to other glucose-lowering medications.
AACR Names Perou 2009 Outstanding Investigator for Breast Cancer Research
Calling his work “one of the most important findings in breast cancer and health disparities in the last decade,” the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has named Charles M. Perou, PhD the 2009 Outstanding Investigator Award for Breast Cancer Research, funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
AACR Names Perou 2009 Outstanding Investigator for Breast Cancer Research
Calling his work “one of the most important findings in breast cancer and health disparities in the last decade,” the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has named Charles M. Perou, PhD the 2009 Outstanding Investigator Award for Breast Cancer Research, funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
Funds Available in the UNC Lymphedema Program
Thanks to the generosity of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, eligible breast cancer patients who develop lymphedema may apply for funds awarded to the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to provide them with compression garments and wraps critical to their therapeutic intervention.
Funds Available in the UNC Lymphedema Program
Thanks to the generosity of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, eligible breast cancer patients who develop lymphedema may apply for funds awarded to the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to provide them with compression garments and wraps critical to their therapeutic intervention.
Free Jersey Mike's Sub for $1 Donation to UNC Lineberger's Pediatric Oncology Program
Visit the Jersey Mike's location on Elliot Road in Chapel Hill, donate $1 to UNC Lineberger's Pediatric Oncology Program and get a free regular sub!
Free Jersey Mike's Sub for $1 Donation to UNC Lineberger's Pediatric Oncology Program
Visit the Jersey Mike's location on Elliot Road in Chapel Hill, donate $1 to UNC Lineberger's Pediatric Oncology Program and get a free regular sub!
Winter Stories Program for Children & Book Drive
On Thursday, Dec. 10, UNC Friends of the Library presents the 17th annual Winter Stories program for children of all ages. Winter Stories will be the finale of the campus-wide book drive to benefit the Book Fairy, an organization that donates children's books to the Pediatric Oncology Clinic at UNC Hospitals.
Winter Stories Program for Children & Book Drive
On Thursday, Dec. 10, UNC Friends of the Library presents the 17th annual Winter Stories program for children of all ages. Winter Stories will be the finale of the campus-wide book drive to benefit the Book Fairy, an organization that donates children's books to the Pediatric Oncology Clinic at UNC Hospitals.
UNC Lineberger Presents 2009 Oncology Nursing and Service Awards
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center recognized four staff members with the 2009 Oncology Nursing Excellence Awards and the Clinical Services Excellence Awards.
UNC Lineberger Presents 2009 Oncology Nursing and Service Awards
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center recognized four staff members with the 2009 Oncology Nursing Excellence Awards and the Clinical Services Excellence Awards.
Book Drive to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Patients at UNC
Children undergoing cancer treatment will find comfort in new books thanks to a book drive on the UNC campus Nov. 9 – Dec. 10.
Book Drive to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Patients at UNC
Children undergoing cancer treatment will find comfort in new books thanks to a book drive on the UNC campus Nov. 9 – Dec. 10.
