Category: Cancer

UNC Health patient Brian Stepien with his family, outdoors in front of a rock structure

June 21, 2023

A Routine Primary Care Visit Led to Early Cancer Diagnosis

A cancerous lump discovered during a physical was still treatable.

Head and Neck Cancer, Patient Stories

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June 16, 2023

What Experts Know About Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Women can’t control whether they get breast cancer in many cases, but there are steps to take that can improve the odds of avoiding this common disease.

Breast Cancer

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a woman standing in a bathroom, wearing a robe and a bath towel on her bed feels under her breast

June 6, 2023

Found a Breast Lump? Here’s What to Do

Lumps are often benign but need to be checked out.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health

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Picture of a woman getting a breast screening

May 15, 2023

When Should You Get a Mammogram?

Breast cancer is most treatable when caught early, so don’t delay.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Women's Health

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Albert Brunson and his three sons, all in army uniforms

March 31, 2023

Opening Up About Prostate Cancer

This veteran didn’t want to talk about it until he realized he might save a life.

Men's Health, Patient Stories, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Health

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Young male/female couple sit on front steps of house, laughing and talking

March 24, 2023

Supporting Men After Testicular Cancer

This young man’s cancer has emotional as well as physical impacts.

Cancer, Men's Health, Testicular Cancer

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senior man sits on a ladder, trimming a vining plant in a greenhouse setting

March 22, 2023

Multiple Myeloma Is a Silent Invader

Treatment for blood cancers has improved.

Cancer, Hematology

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Male patient sits on exam table, points to lower back to indicate pain

March 15, 2023

What to Know About Kidney Cancer

Doctors have an expanding collection of treatment tools.

Kidney Cancer

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Older couple wearing face masks speaks to provider, also wearing a face mask, and seated at a desk

February 14, 2023

How to Prepare for Your First Cancer Appointment

Try this advice for before and after your visit with an oncologist.

Cancer, Caregivers

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provider wearing a surgical mask sits next to older patient, the two in discussion

February 3, 2023

Is It Cancer? Only Your Doctor Can Tell You for Sure

Diagnosing yourself online or ignoring symptoms can cause more problems.

Cancer

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male/female couple cooks dinner together in a kitchen. Female has a shaved head, indicating she is going through chemotherapy.

January 23, 2023

What to Eat During Cancer Treatment

Get enough calories and protein to feel your best while fighting cancer.

Cancer, Nutrition

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UNC Health lung cancer patient Emily in her front yard, holding two pink heart-shaped balloons

December 15, 2022

She Was 39, Never Smoked and Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

Anyone who has lungs can get this devastating disease.

Lung Cancer, Patient Stories

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