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Exterior of the N.C. Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC

The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer has awarded three-year accreditation to UNC Hospitals’ cancer program.

A couple sits on a sofa, smiling and holding a tablet.

A multi-institutional study comparing treatment options for locally advanced rectal cancer while collecting patient-reported treatment side-effects has generated insights patients can use to make more informed quality-of-life treatment choices.

Seth Noar, PhD, was named an ICA Fellow at the 2023 International Communication Association Conference. The honor recognizes distinguished scholarly achievement and contributions to the broad field of communication.

"I’m not going to sugarcoat it. I would be dead without the care and support that I received from UNC Health. Dr. Eric Wallen and his team took the time and attention to make sure I knew all my options. They gave me the best chance to survive and thrive post-cancer. I will always be indebted to the support I received from UNC." Quote from Michael Washington, cancer survivor

June 4 is National Cancer Survivors Day! It’s a special day when people celebrate loved ones who have experienced cancer or are battling it now.

2023 ASCO Annual Meeting June 2-6, 2023 in Chicago, IL

UNC Lineberger members and trainees will present cancer research findings at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago, June 2-6.

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

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

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.

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

Category: News from Lineberger

Coronavirus Updates

UNC Hospitals’ cancer program earns national quality accreditation

Study provides guidance on quality-of-life choices for rectal cancer treatments

Noar named International Communication Association Fellow

Celebrate Cancer Survivors Day

UNC Lineberger research featured at American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting

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

Top UNC cancer researcher receives 2023 Oliver Max Gardner Award

Paul A. Godley Health Equity Research Week

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