Category: Cancer

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October 31, 2022

Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

Find out how lung cancer screenings can save lives and who should get them.

Cancer, Lung Health

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UNC patient Alex Werden being held up by a group of friends

September 23, 2022

Chapel Hill Native Fought Cancer While Excelling in the Military

Alex Werden defied expectations after his diagnosis with a rare pediatric cancer.

Patient Stories, Pediatric Cancer, UNC Children's

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September 19, 2022

3 Things to Know About Prostate Cancer

Learn who should be screened for prostate cancer and when.

Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Health

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September 14, 2022

Do You Know How to Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer?

Answers to common questions about this preventable disease.

Cancer, Cervical Cancer

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Older couple sits on a couch, husband's hands on wife's shoulders as she talks on the phone

July 22, 2022

Cancer Patients: Know When to Call Your Healthcare Team for Help

Infections and illnesses can be more severe in people with cancer.

Cancer, Medical Tips

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July 20, 2022

Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Saved 1-Year-Old Boy’s Life

Donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood is free and simple.

Cancer, Children's Health, Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, UNC Children's

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Doctor and patient making a mammography

May 31, 2022

Don’t Delay Cancer Screenings

Early detection increases your chances of survival.

Breast Cancer, Cancer, Pelvic Cancer

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Mother putting sunscreen on her children

May 4, 2022

Do People of Color Need Sunscreen?

Experts say everyone, regardless of skin color, needs sun protection.

Melanoma, Skin Cancer

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Woman practicing yoga.

April 14, 2022

9 Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Survivors

Yoga can improve fatigue, decrease stress and encourage mindfulness.

Cancer, Health, Wellness

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UNC Health colon cancer patient Greg Meddlin with his family standing on a front porch

March 30, 2022

Facing Colon Cancer at 42

Father of two had longtime GI symptoms that turned out to be cancer.

Colorectal Cancer, Patient Stories

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February 28, 2022

5 Reasons to Get a Colonoscopy

Colonoscopies aren’t as bad as you think—and they can save your life.

Colon Health, Colorectal Cancer, Digestive Health, Gastroenterology

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UNC cancer patient Katy standing on a tropical beach

December 2, 2021

Student Conquers Bone Cancer in College and Becomes a Psychiatrist

Weeks after Katy Sims left for her first semester of college, an unexpected bone cancer diagnosis changed the trajectory of her life.

Cancer

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