November 3, 2025
Digital health outreach improves lung cancer screening
A new multi-site study has demonstrated that a direct-to-patient digital health program can significantly increase recommended lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals.
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October 20, 2025
JAMA: A Direct-to-Patient Digital Health Program for Lung Cancer Screening
February 4, 2025
UNC Lineberger acknowledges World Cancer Day
Faculty and staff at UNC Lineberger came together to share a special message on World Cancer Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and drive action against cancer.
December 6, 2024
Cancer Letter: Home testing kits, coordinated outreach improve CRC screening rates
November 27, 2024
ASCO Post: At-Home Testing Kits, Coordinated Outreach May Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
November 26, 2024
News & Observer: Free at-home colon cancer test program tripled number of participants
November 26, 2024
Becker’s Hospital Review: More patients complete CRC screening with at-home test: 5 study takeaways
November 26, 2024
HealthDay: Program Tripled Number of Completed At-Home Colon Cancer Tests
November 25, 2024
Home testing kits and coordinated outreach substantially improve colorectal cancer screening rates
Previous research has shown this kind of intervention is effective in large, integrated health systems. However, its impact was unknown in federally qualified health centers and the patient populations they serve.
May 31, 2023
Text messaging proves effective in communicating about colorectal cancer screening, promoting shared decision-making
A study by UNC researchers has demonstrated that text messaging is an effective and well-received tool to communicate about colorectal cancer screening.