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By Forming Clots in Tumors, Immune Cells Aid Lung Cancer’s Spread

July 3, 2018

Researchers led by UNC Lineberger’s Chad Pecot, MD, report in the journal Nature Communications that for a particular subset of lung cancer tumors, there is a high prevalence of immune cells called inflammatory monocytes. These cells, which normally help to build clotting scaffolds to promote wound healing, also make it possible for tumor cells to migrate and spread to other parts of the body (Please click on headline to read full article).

UNCCN Continuing Education Specialist

June 5, 2018

The UNC Cancer Network is pleased to announce that Jon Powell has accepted the permanent role of Continuing Education Specialist, as of May 8, 2018. Please click on headline to read full article.

Lending a Helping Hand at the Ronald McDonald House

June 5, 2018

On May 15, 2018, the UNC Cancer Network Telehealth Team utilized some of their Community Service Leave to volunteer as a group at the Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill, NC. Please click on headline to read full article.