January 5, 2023
Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response
Researchers report specific immune system cells can help them determine whether HER2-positive breast cancer will respond to treatment.
Tag: Patty Spears
December 6, 2022
UNC Lineberger researchers present findings at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
UNC Lineberger researchers and colleagues will be presenting the latest findings from basic, translational and clinical studies at the 45th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
November 11, 2022
Cancer Letter: Bertagnolli sets out eight “core principles” for NCI: “We’ve got to be nimbler, faster”
June 29, 2022
American Society of Clinical Oncology honors Spears with Patient Advocate Award
The American Society of Clinical Oncology and Conquer Cancer recognized UNC Lineberger’s Patty Spears with its Patient Advocate Award, the society’s highest honor, at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting.
June 5, 2022
Using telehealth to regularly report symptoms improved overall well-being for patients with advanced cancer
Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, FASCO, reports that people with advanced cancer who reported their symptoms weekly using an electronic survey had better outcomes compared to those who were evaluated less frequently via in-person clinical visits.
October 19, 2020
Patient thrives after breast cancer with extensive support system
Early detection, caring doctors, family support and a community of survivors helped make a difference in Rachel Lezcano's battle with breast cancer.
April 15, 2018
UNC Lineberger faculty present at leading national cancer research meeting
UNC Lineberger clinicians and scientists shared their research findings at the American Association for Cancer Research's annual meeting in Chicago.