News from Lineberger Archives

A physician reviewing a handbook with a patient in a clinic exam room.

At UNC Lineberger, a dedicated testicular cancer survivorship program is helping patients move forward with confidence and support.

A group of about 40 people who participated in the 2025 Exploring Cancer event.

UNC Lineberger hosted students from North Carolina Central University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to participate in a hands-on learning experience focused on careers in cancer research.

AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Annual Meeting 2025 Chicago.

Nearly 30 UNC Lineberger and UNC faculty and trainees will present findings and participate during the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting in Chicago, April 25-30.

A nurse wearing teal scrubs holds the hands of an elderly patient.

Marc Emerson, PhD, MPH, and colleagues conducted a study of people diagnosed with cancer in North Carolina and found that American Indians experienced lower-quality end-of-life care compared to white patients.

A woman in a doctor's office having a fertility preservation consultation with a physician.

Learn how cancer treatments affect fertility and the steps you can take for future family planning if you’re a young person diagnosed with cancer.

Five pediatric nurses wearing light blue scrubs in front of a playful painted mural in the clinic's playroom.

At the Reelin’ for Research Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic, a key addition made to the outpatient care team has improved patient care, trust and clinic efficiency.

John West, PhD, is the director of cellular therapy production at the UNC Lineberger Advanced Cellular Therapeutics Facility, which produces CAR-T therapies to treat cancer.

Human cells with acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) in the pericardial fluid, shown with an esterase stain at 400x magnification.

UNC Lineberger researchers have demonstrated a faster, more cost-effective approach to analyzing the genetic makeup of pediatric acute leukemia. Determining a cancer’s genomic classification is critical to developing a more effective treatment plan tailored to a patient’s tumor.

Scientific illustration of a macrophage devouring a cancer cell.

UNC Lineberger researchers report their findings that an experimental immunotherapy using chimeric antigen receptor macrophages (CAR-M) is safe and helps activate the body’s immune system against certain solid cancers.

A smiling physician sitting next to a patient, holding their hand in a comforting and supportive gesture.

You don’t just want a good cancer treatment center—you want a cancer center that’s a good match for you. Ask yourself these six questions when evaluating your options for care.

Category: News from Lineberger

Helping testicular cancer survivors navigate life after treatment

Students, faculty come together to explore careers in cancer research

UNC Lineberger and UNC faculty and trainees present findings at AACR annual meeting

American Indians with cancer often experience lower-quality end-of-life care

Preserving fertility before cancer treatment

Pediatric care partners help improve the outpatient experience

A few minutes with John West, PhD

Adaptive whole-genome sequencing could transform childhood leukemia diagnosis

Experimental CAR-M immunotherapy shows promise in solid tumors

Six questions to ask when choosing a cancer treatment center