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UNC study shows potential for nanotechnology-based therapy for ovarian cancer

August 30, 2011

Chapel Hill – A UNC-led study has shown the potential for nanotechnology therapy for ovarian cancer. Scientists at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Duke University Medical Center conducted a preclinical study using nanoparticle technology to deliver doses of chemo- and radiotherapy that specifically targeted metastasized ovarian cancer cells, eradicating the cancer and lessening the toxicities often associated with the treatment.

Clarke-Pearson Comments on Ovarian Cancer Screening Study in The Providence Journal

August 2, 2010

CHAPEL HILL, NC – The article “New hope to fight ovarian cancer” written by journal medical writer Felice J. Freyer and published in the August 1, 2010 issue of The Providence Journal quotes UNC Lineberger member Daniel Clarke-Pearson, MD. The article highlights an ovarian cancer screening study conducted by researchers at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. … Read more

Whitehurst Awarded Grant to Study Ovarian Cancer Subtypes

July 30, 2010

CHAPEL HILL, NC – Angelique Whitehurst, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology and a member of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received a two-year $100,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation to study ovarian cancer. Her research will focus on understanding the similarities and differences among different subtypes of ovarian cancer. Whitehurst earned her BS … Read more

Recurrent Ovarian Cancer the Focus of a New Clinical Trial at UNC Lineberger

June 8, 2010

CHAPEL HILL, NC – UNC Lineberger is one of only ten sites in the United States, and the only site in North Carolina, working on a new Phase II clinical trial testing whether a PARP inhibitor is effective in treating recurrent ovarian cancer. The UNC-led trial is being carried out in conjunction with Abbot Laboratories. … Read more

Physical Health & Well Being

September 7, 2023

Why Physical Activity Is Important For people affected by cancer, exercise can provide many benefits, including helping control fatigue, managing stress, improving endurance, strength, flexibility, mental health, sleep, and improved overall quality of life. Staying active is a great way to protect your body against a variety of illnesses such as diabetes, heart and vascular … Read more

She ROCKS Triad 6th Annual Dinner Event

September 4, 2023

The She ROCKS 6th Annual Triad Dinner Event will take place at the lovely and scenic Summerfield Farms. This event will be catered by 1618 On Location. The event will also include a silent auction and live music, along with other donation opportunities. She ROCKS was founded to bring awareness to ovarian cancer through funding … Read more

She ROCKS 5K & Fun Run

June 20, 2023

The She ROCKS Run is the vision of a Wilmington teen, Emma Brown, to honor her mother, Tracy Brown, who died of ovarian cancer, and all patients fighting ovarian cancer. Come participate in the 5K or 1.5 mile run to show your support and raise funds for ovarian cancer research. She ROCKS was founded to … Read more