Helpful Resources
Find out more about the services offered by the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program, including the Patient and Family Resource Center, integrative medicine, nutrition, and much more.
Breaking the link between obesity, gastrointestinal cancers
Stephen Hursting, PhD, MPH, and his colleagues reviewed looking at the biological links between obesity and gastrointestinal cancers and whether weight-related interventions may help reverse this connection. [Read more.]
Findings could improve treatment for challenging acute leukemia in children
Thomas Alexander, MD, MPH, and colleagues have published research findings in Nature that could lead to better treatment for a pediatric blood cancer that has features of acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. [Read more.]
Prostate cancer care for older men estimated to cost Medicare $1.2B
Justin Trogdon, PhD, and Ronald C. Chen, MD, MPH, published a study in JAMA Oncology investigating the cost of screening for and treating prostate cancer in men 70 and older. National guidelines recommend against prostate cancer screenings for this age group. [Read more.]
Johnson honored with Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award
UNC School of Medicine recognized Gary Johnson, PhD, for his outstanding achievements in cancer research, mentorship, leadership and innovation. [Read more.]
A few minutes with Katie Morgan, PharmD
Katie Morgan, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist at the N.C. Cancer Hospital. Her father's battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, influenced her career choice, and now she's leading a Head for the Cure team. [Read more.]
