A cancer diagnosis can be a tough situation for any patient, but it also can pose challenges for their caregivers, who needs support and resources.

A pilot program from the Mary Anne Long Patient and Family Resource Center helped several hundred cancer patients during the first seven months of the pandemic using virtual resources.

The program has raised more than $2.75 million over the past nine years to support the mission of the North Carolina Cancer Hospital.

The Patient and Family Resource Center’s Cancer Navigation Support Call Program was honored with the award for the development of a practice model that improves care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When a person being treated for cancer transitions from the active to post-treatment phase of care, the disruption to what had become routine and familiar can create feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Recognizing the array of challenges a person may face following treatment, UNC Lineberger is offering a free workshop to help cancer survivors and … Continued

August in North Carolina can mean many things — back to school, sweltering heat, an end to a great summer — but for those who benefit from UNC Lineberger’s Comprehensive Cancer Support Program, it’s also a time of thanksgiving. For the past nine years, Constellation Brands and Corona wholesalers and retailers across North Carolina have … Continued

UNC Lineberger’s Get Real & Heel hosted a block party for its current and former members on Saturday with the goal of building a stronger community. Many braved the sultry mid 90s temperature to enjoy a picnic, catch up on each other’s lives outside Get Real & Heel, introduce their loved ones to each other, … Continued

For many patients, a trip to the N.C. Cancer Hospital can be a stressful time, one filled with appointments, exams and treatments. On Friday, Nov. 16, however, the mood was festive for the more than 300 patients and their family members who were treated to a Thanksgiving lunch hosted by the Mary Anne Long Patient and … Continued

Donations being accepted to help North Carolina Cancer Hospital patients who are experiencing financial challenges related to Hurricane Florence.

The program has contributed more than $1.24 million since its inception to UNC Lineberger’s Comprehensive Cancer Support Program.