June 28, 2024
Scientific symposium highlights latest developments in pancreatic cancer research
UNC Lineberger’s 47th annual scientific symposium featured 17 presentations from faculty at UNC Lineberger and institutions across the United States.
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June 19, 2024
Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, appointed executive director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, a head and neck surgical oncologist, leading expert in cancer immunotherapy and cancer center chief executive, has been named the executive director of UNC Lineberger.
June 6, 2024
Molecular pathway that impacts pancreatic cancer progression and response to treatment detailed
UNC Lineberger researchers have established the most comprehensive molecular portrait of the workings of KRAS, a key cancer-causing gene, and how its activities impact pancreatic cancer outcomes.
February 21, 2024
UNC Lineberger named as a national research hub for NIH cancer screening study
UNC Lineberger has been selected for the newly launched Cancer Screening Research Network, which will evaluate promising and emerging cancer screening technologies.
November 30, 2023
From medical provider to patient: Former UNC nurse practitioner maintains positive outlook following breast cancer diagnosis
Sarah Chaires, FNP, never thought that she would slip off the white medical provider lab coat and slip into a patient hospital gown. But everything redirected for the Chaires family when she was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer.
October 24, 2023
N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital to open Young Adult Outpatient Infusion Clinic
The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care was designed by former UNC cancer patients and is led by Lauren Lux, MSW, LCSW, and Andrew “Smitty” Smitherman, MD.
September 27, 2023
Thomas C. Shea Clinical Cancer Symposium brings together national leaders in blood cancers
The inaugural symposium featured talks on adoptive cellular therapy for lymphoid malignancies and novel approaches for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms.
July 14, 2023
UNC Hospitals cited as one of America’s best cancer hospitals
Newsweek has recognized UNC Hospitals as one of the country’s top cancer hospitals.
June 9, 2023
Goldstein represents UNC at White House Smoking Cessation Forum
Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, traveled to the White House to share his perspective on key elements of a national smoking cessation program, one that cuts across sectors to equitably expand access to resources for people who want to quit smoking.
June 4, 2023
Study provides guidance on quality-of-life choices for rectal cancer treatments
A multi-institutional study comparing treatment options for locally advanced rectal cancer while collecting patient-reported treatment side-effects has generated insights patients can use to make more informed quality-of-life treatment choices.