January 28, 2011
Becky Thompson
For over 10 years, Becky Thompson has provided continued support to Dr. Whang and his research on prostate cancer.
January 28, 2011
For over 10 years, Becky Thompson has provided continued support to Dr. Whang and his research on prostate cancer.
January 26, 2011
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A clinical trial funded by the University Cancer Research Fund and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has enrolled its 500th and final participant. Women from 57 North Carolina counties and four states are taking part in a trial using individual genetic information to determine an effective dose of …
January 26, 2011
Laura and Brian make annual gifts to support UNC Lineberger's Comprehensive Cancer Support program which provides emotional and spiritual tools and support for patients and families.
January 26, 2011
With the Wren Foundation, Inc.,a 40-year family tradition supports kids with cancer.
January 25, 2011
With the Wren Foundation, Inc.,a 40-year family tradition supports kids with cancer.
January 25, 2011
Laura and Brian make annual gifts to support UNC Lineberger's Comprehensive Cancer Support program which provides emotional and spiritual tools and support for patients and families.
January 25, 2011
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – It’s no surprise that a cancer diagnosis can cause depression or make existing depression worse. But, despite numerous national and international trials of anti-depressant medicines in medically healthy patients, physicians do not know for sure which, if any, medications work for cancer patients with depression. A pilot clinical trial at UNC …
January 24, 2011
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A free patient symposium featuring melanoma experts will be held on Wednesday, February 23 at the Friday Continuing Education Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The Melanoma Research Foundation and UNC Multidisciplinary Melanoma Program are sponsoring the 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. event. The program will feature talks by physician/scientists and a patient’s …
January 24, 2011
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A new study shows that a test of biomarkers for DNA methylation is technically feasible and could aid in earlier, more precise diagnosis of melanoma. In a paper that appeared online last week in the journal Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research, a team of UNC researchers tested whether DNA methylation profiling …
January 20, 2011
Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus produces a protein that blocks the cell's inflammatory response