Program News
News and stories about members of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
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Turner awarded $1.4 million DOD grant to study pancreatic cancer nutrition app
Kea Turner, PhD, and colleagues will evaluate a mobile app that helps people with pancreatic cancer and their dietitians exchange information about nutrition and symptoms during cancer treatment.
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Tan leads CDC-funded study to improve prostate cancer screening conversations
Ray Tan, MD, is leading a new research initiative aimed at improving how patients and healthcare providers make decisions about prostate cancer screening. The project, known as TRUST-PSA, has been awarded up to $1.5 million.
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Your pap test was abnormal—now what?
As part of following the recommended cervical cancer screening schedule, here’s what you need to know about abnormal pap results and what to do next.
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UNC Lineberger and OHSU receive $4 million to address barriers to cancer screening across North Carolina, Oregon
Led by Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, and Alison Brenner, PhD, researchers will develop and implement new strategies to address common barriers to care and reach patients due for screenings for breast, colorectal, lung, and cervical cancers.