Lisa Spees Archives - UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

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UNC Lineberger has launched a resource for downloadable, shareable, and aggregated health data, which will help researchers, policymakers and healthcare providers better respond to concerning cancer trends and health needs throughout the state.

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A new study is highlighting a simple but effective way to improve women’s health screenings for women who are often missed by traditional programs.

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Marc Emerson, PhD, MPH, and colleagues conducted a study of people diagnosed with cancer in North Carolina and found that American Indians experienced lower-quality end-of-life care compared to white patients.

Jennifer Smith, PhD, MPH, Noel Brewer, PhD, and colleagues report mailing HPV self-collection tests and offering assistance to book in-clinic screening appointments to under-screened, low-income women improved cervical cancer screening nearly two-fold compared to scheduling assistance alone.

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UNC Lineberger’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement has begun a major, new data-driven initiative that will comprehensively describe the cancer burden in North Carolina.

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“Data for everyone”: A new cancer dashboard launches at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Carolina researchers find at-home self-collection testing can expand STI and HPV screening

American Indians with cancer often experience lower-quality end-of-life care

Cervical cancer screening doubles when under-screened women are mailed testing kits

Expanded community data project will improve understanding of cancer