Patient Stories Archives - UNC Lineberger

Tylee Craft with UNC Football Coach Brown

UNC Football receiver Tylee Craft was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer and is being treated at UNC Lineberger.

The Alstons at the sweetheart table at their wedding

When a significant other is diagnosed with cancer, it can be just as hard on the loved one as it is on the patient. However, Stephen and Jackie Alston found themselves experiencing both roles when they were each diagnosed with cancer years apart.

Troy Ennis with his family at a restaurant

Local football player Troy Ennis and his family go through a rare cancer diagnosis and treatment together, relying on the expertise of UNC Lineberger's Ian Davis, MD.

Photo of Cindi Jolly with her husband and a self-portrait she painted.

Cindi Jolly uses her talents as a writer and painter to illustrate her journey with nasopharyngeal cancer, chronicling the ups and downs she faced from diagnosis to treatment and to survivorship.

Filmmaker Michael Washington was driven by his experiences as a kidney cancer patient and as a dad to create a documentary called "Save the Dad Bod."

Ben Brown with his family on a hiking trip

Diagnosed with NUT carcinoma, Ben Brown fights the rare disease with determination, strength and confidence in his care team.

Emily Grund, a member of the UNC-Chapel Hill diving team, found support from friends, family and UNC Lineberger programs after being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, a rare form of cancer.

Lisa Milligan at her event, Golfing for the Gals

Lisa Milligan created Golfing for the Gals to raise funds for UNC Lineberger to support uterine cancer awareness, research and education.

Barry Wetzel with his wife Susan on a golf course.

Barry Wetzel has the support of the UNC Lineberger cancer care team, as well as support from family and community, to help him through his head and neck cancer journey.

A group of smiling people stand outside with snow-covered mountains behind them. They are wearing winter sport outdoor wear and holding skiis and snowboards.

Wanting to leave a legacy and be an active participant in finding a cure for her disease, Kathleen Boyd established a fund to support metastatic breast cancer research at UNC Lineberger.

Category: Patient Stories

Extra points: keep swinging

Couple unified through cancer, caregiver struggles

Local athlete benefits from UNC Lineberger physician’s expertise

Patient’s cancer experience sparks creativity

Filmmaker views men’s health through a new lens

Patient weathers cancer’s storm

Student-athlete raising awareness, funds for other young people with cancer

Grateful patient gives back through favorite sport

Patient’s outlook remains positive, despite cancer

Donor creates fund for metastatic breast cancer