August 26, 2014
The Lung Cancer Initiative of NC hosted a statewide Lung Cancer Summit on August 23 at the N.C. Cancer Hospital. Lung cancer advocates were bolstered with training, resources, knowledge and the courage to take action. UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center was the Host Sponsor of the event.
August 25, 2014
Kirsten Bryant, PhD, was recently recognized by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for her dual role in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
June 18, 2014
Close to a dozen BB&T employees recently gave their morning to volunteer at the Patient and Family Resource Center (PFRC) at the N.C. Cancer Hospital. They came to deliver the BB&T “Comfort Cart,” a rolling cart filled with snacks to comfort and sustain cancer patients and their families while they are at the cancer hospital. They brought enough granola bars, nutrition shakes and other non-perishable snacks to keep the cart stocked for months. They also brought the gifts of housekeeping and organization.
June 16, 2014
The UNC/Rex team joined thousands of cancer survivors and supporters on Saturday, June 14th for the 18th annual Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure at Meredith College in Raleigh.
May 30, 2014
More than 25 members and affiliated physicians of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center will present their work to the attendees at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, being held May 30 through June 3. The annual meeting brings together more than 25,000 oncology professionals to present research and discuss new treatment options.
May 20, 2014
The 2014 Pancreatic Cancer Purple Stride 5K raised over $200,000 raised to support pancreatic cancer awareness and research. UNC Lineberger’s very own TEAM UNC and the Der Lab Team were the top two Purple Stride fundraising teams.
May 20, 2014
The 2014 Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th on the campus of Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.
May 16, 2014
UNC Lineberger members gathered for the 9th annual UNC Lineberger Scientific Retreat on May 14 at the Carolina Club. The retreat featured lectures from Edison Liu, president and CEO of The Jackson Laboratory, a State of the LCCC address from UNC Lineberger Director Norman Sharpless and lectures from eight UNC Lineberger members.
May 13, 2014
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center will hold its 9th Annual Scientific Retreat on May 14 at the Carolina Club. The retreat will feature lectures from Edison Liu, president and CEO of The Jackson Laboratory, a State of the LCCC address from UNC Lineberger Director Norman Sharpless and lectures from eight UNC Lineberger members.
May 5, 2014
Team UNC Lineberger participated in Saturday’s Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network’s (BCAN) Annual Walks for Bladder Cancer.
