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Leading investigators offer ‘highly scientific, but patient-focused’ talks on women’s cancers at symposium
UNC Lineberger’s 46th annual Scientific Symposium brought together more than 350 people in person and virtually to hear talks on the latest research on women’s cancers. Read more
Experience sparks patient's passion for helping others
Janine Jones has one mission in her life – to be a voice for fellow cancer patients, helping others navigate their cancer journeys. Read more
Mom’s memory inspires new parenting clinic
The new Parenting with Cancer Clinic will help cancer patients talk to their children openly and honestly about their cancer, and to help with legal issues that can accompany cancer, such as end-of-life decisions, wills, trusts and custody agreements. Read more
RNA discoveries drive oncologist's next chapter
Physician-scientist and cancer survivor Chad Pecot, MD, is focused on RNA discoveries in the lab and the clinic. Read more
Scientists make stunning discovery, find new protein activity in telomeres
UNC Lineberger researchers made the stunning discovery that telomeres contain genetic information to produce two small proteins, one of which they found is elevated in some human cancer cells. Read more

Leading investigators offer ‘highly scientific, but patient-focused’ talks on women’s cancers at symposium

Mom’s memory inspires new parenting clinic

RNA discoveries drive oncologist's next chapter

Scientists make stunning discovery, find new protein activity in telomeres

Updates on COVID-19: For Patients For University Employees COVID-19 Response Fund

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Text messaging proves effective in communicating about colorectal cancer screening, promoting shared decision-making

A study by UNC researchers has demonstrated that text messaging is an effective and well-received tool to communicate about colorectal cancer screening. Read more

Top UNC cancer researcher receives 2023 Oliver Max Gardner Award

H. Shelton “Shelley” Earp, MD, director of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and UNC Cancer Care, received the prestigious Oliver Max Gardner Award. Read more

Paul A. Godley Health Equity Research Week

UNC Lineberger faculty and staff will present during the Paul A. Godley Health Equity Research Week, June 5-8. The event highlights health equity research across UNC-Chapel Hill and beyond. Read more

Scientific retreat underscores impact and promise of cancer center’s research

UNC Lineberger’s annual scientific retreat brought together faculty, staff and trainees to learn about the latest research at the cancer center. Read more

Woman getting a mammogram

When should you get a mammogram?

Breast cancer screening saves lives, but when to start screening hasn’t always been clear. Read more

A teen girl holds an e-cigarette to her mouth.

Study finds youth have misperceptions about synthetic nicotine in e-cigarettes

Seth Noar, PhD, Sarah Kowitt, PhD, MPH, and colleagues report in a study that there is widespread uncertainty and misperceptions about the sources of nicotine in e-cigarettes among youth. Read more

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Jun01

Thursday 1:00 pm

Guest Presentation: Therapeutic Target Identification to Overcome Drug Resistance

Jun04

Sunday 12:00 am

National Cancer Survivors Day

Jun06

Tuesday 2:00 pm

Caregiver Conversations

Jun06

Tuesday 3:30 pm

Coping with Cancer Support Group

Jun07

Wednesday 12:00 pm

Cultivating Mentors Workshop: Workshop One – Critical Feedback

Jun13

Tuesday 2:00 pm

Caregiver Conversations

Jun13

Tuesday 3:30 pm

Sharing Hope Support Group

Jun14

Wednesday 12:00 pm

Cultivating Mentors Workshop: Workshop Two – Conflict Resolution

Jun14

Wednesday 12:00 pm

Patient Centered Care Lecture: Mental Health Therapy Services

Jun15

Thursday 6:00 pm

Engaging the Generations: Genetics, Genomics & Black Families

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