September 9, 2010
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Category: News Archives
September 7, 2010
Multivitamin Use Doesn’t Impact Colon Cancer Outcomes
CHAPEL HILL, NC – As many as 30 percent of Americans take multivitamins in the belief that they will help prevent and treat chronic diseases such as cancer. Among cancer survivors, between 26 and 77 percent report using multivitamins. Given these significant numbers, a group of researchers, including UNC’s Richard Goldberg, MD, decided to test …
September 6, 2010
Events Planned in September for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
CHAPEL HILL, NC – From “Wear Teal Day” to artwork displays, a variety of events will take place throughout September to raise awareness about Gynecologic Cancers. On Friday, September 3, 2010, everyone on campus was encouraged to wear teal. Coming up this week: art work will be on display in the lobbies of the …
September 2, 2010
Bear, Liu Among Hettleman Prize Winners
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Four promising faculty members in diverse fields have been awarded the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement by Young Faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They are James Bear, PhD, associate professor of cell and developmental biology in the School of Medicine; Yufeng …
August 30, 2010
Bernard Named a WCHL Hometown Hero
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Each weekday, WCHL highlights a Hometown Hero, a person who “makes our community an even better place to live.” Hometown Heroes “do extraordinary things” and “go over and above the call of duty.” Steve Bernard, MD, professor of medicine in the division of hematology/oncology and a UNC Lineberger member, is …
August 25, 2010
Grant Awarded to Study Impact of Genetic Variations on Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
RALEIGH, NC – UNC scientists have received a $215,000 grant from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to study genomics, genetics, and clinical breast cancer behavior. The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists will conduct research on how genetic variations in individual patients affect their ability to metabolize chemotherapy. Lisa Carey, MD, associate professor of medicine …
August 25, 2010
UNC Lineberger Hosts North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership Summit
UNC Lineberger hosted the North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership Advocacy Summit in the N.C. Cancer Hospital on Saturday, August 28. The agenda included workshops in developing key messages, tips for working with the media, improving lung cancer education and raising awareness and funds for lung cancer. Highlighting the event attended by more than 60 people …
August 18, 2010
Peer Review to Improve Patient Safety
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Earlier this year, reports in The New York Times and other media outlets have highlighted the issue of radiation safety in the medical setting, particularly in the practice of radiation oncology. The media attention brought additional relevance to a study by UNC radiation oncology faculty members and UNC Lineberger members Larry …
August 18, 2010
Consumers Need Protection From Unrealistic Claims of Home Genetic Tests, New Report States
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Direct to consumer (DTC) genetic tests are increasingly being marketed to the public via television, print ads, and the Internet. These home genetic tests provide access to a person’s genomic information without necessarily involving a doctor or insurance company in the process. Writing in the August 18th online edition of the …
August 12, 2010
Innovative UNC Program Brings Supportive Care Team Directly to Oncology Clinic Patients
CHAPEL HILL, NC – A UNC Lineberger program that brings a pharmacist/nurse team directly to oncology clinic patients for supportive care has achieved major reduction in symptoms such as pain and nausea and was featured in the current issue of Pharmacy Practice News. The Supportive Care Consult Services program, led by Steve Bernard, MD, professor …