6 Tips for Facing Your Child’s Rare Disease Diagnosis
Finding the right care team and community is key.
Genetics, Patient Stories
Stories
Read stories about families who have battled through illnesses and more — because their stories are your stories, too.
She Was 39, Never Smoked and Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
Anyone who has lungs can get this devastating disease.
Lung Cancer, Patient Stories
Young Stroke Survivor Now Helping Others as a Hospital Volunteer
Fast treatment is key to improve chances of survival and minimize long-term effects.
Patient Stories, Stroke
Innovative Smart Knee Uses Data to Tailor Rehab After Knee Surgery
Smart implants help doctors monitor progress and recovery more closely.
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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
Innovative Procedures Allow Bell’s Palsy Patient to Smile Again
There are many new treatment options for people with facial paralysis.
Patient Stories, Plastic Surgery
Treating a Baby’s Heart Condition in the Womb
Doctors resolved baby’s rapid heartbeat while she was still developing inside her mom.
Babies, Maternal Health, Patient Stories, UNC Children's
10-Year-Old Boy with Juvenile Arthritis Is Living His Baseball Dreams
Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints.
Arthritis, Children's Health, Chronic Illness, Health, Rheumatology
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
Preeclampsia Makes You More Likely to Have Heart Disease and Diabet...
If you’ve had preeclampsia, it’s imperative you closely monitor your cardiovascular health.
Cardiology, Health, Maternal Health
Kidney Transplants Saved Her Life — Twice
A patient shares her story about the gift of organ donation.
Hepatology, Organ Donation, Transplants
After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.
Neurosurgery, Patient Stories