Category: Cancer

UNC Health patient Betsy Nay

October 30, 2023

Are More Younger Women Getting Breast Cancer?

As researchers track early-onset cancers, women can take steps to reduce their risk.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Women's Health

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close-up shot of woman wearing exercise leggings, about to step onto a bathroom scale

September 5, 2023

Q&A: The Link Between Body Weight and Cancer

Carrying extra body fat increases your cancer risk, but you can take steps to reduce it.

Cancer, Weight Loss

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UNC Health patient Sherri Rollins with her family

August 15, 2023

Cancer Survivor Says ‘Be Your Own Advocate’—Here’s How

In the face of a bleak situation, Sherri Rollins kept fighting for the best care.

Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Patient Stories

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illustrated graphic of a scope target on a cell at a micro level

July 25, 2023

Questions and Answers About CAR T-Cell Therapy

This treatment supercharges your immune cells to help you fight cancer.

Cancer, Immunotherapy

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A woman wearing a tank top presses the top of her chest with her hand

July 3, 2023

Understanding Benign Breast Conditions

Learn about noncancerous conditions and what to do if you have them.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health

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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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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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