Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program Archives - Page 4 of 28 - UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

March 13, 2025

North Carolina Health News: NC House bill would expand access to early screening for prostate cancer

Human colon cancer cells with the cell nuclei stained red and the protein E-cadherin stained green. E-cadherin is a cell adhesion molecule and its loss signals a process known as the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in which cells acquire the ability to migrate and become invasive.

UNC Lineberger researchers have demonstrated that combining two immunotherapy drugs with a targeted therapy drug proved effective in treating the most common form of metastatic colorectal cancer.

Patients using smartphones, tablets and laptops to report symptoms.

The PRO-TECT randomized clinical trial was conducted to assess the real-world impact of electronic patient-reported outcomes symptom monitoring on clinical outcomes compared to usual care.

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North Carolina Health News: NC House bill would expand access to early screening for prostate cancer

Becker’s Oncology Report: At-home symptom monitoring cuts hospital visits for cancer patients

CityView: A UNC public health hub hopes to develop solutions to Cumberland County’s most pressing problems

Immunotherapy and targeted therapy combination proves effective against metastatic colorectal cancer

Electronic reporting of symptoms by cancer patients can improve quality of life and reduce emergency visits

Augusta Free Press: Survey: Nicotine pouch use among U.S. military identified as a big health problem

Marketplace: If we see a new warning label on alcohol, are we less likely to buy it?

NBC News Now: Alcohol Warning?

WRAL: U.S. Surgeon General wants cancer risk warning on alcoholic beverages

OncLive: A “Rock Star” in Patient-Reported Outcomes, Is Listening