Cancer Patients Donate Tissue to Help Find New Treatments
UNC researchers are partnering with patient advocates on an innovative program.
Breast Cancer, Cancer, Clinical Trials, Patient Stories
Stories
Read stories about families who have battled through illnesses and more — because their stories are your stories, too.
CAR T-Cell Therapy Helps Patient Beat Cancer
When chemotherapy didn’t work, CAR T-cell therapy delivered results.
Cancer, Health
What You Need to Know About Glioma Brain Tumors
The location and severity of this rare condition determine how doctors treat it.
Brain Cancer, Neurology, Patient Stories
Brain-Eating Amoeba: What You Need to Know
One boy’s family is raising awareness about the dangers of the bacteria Naegleria fowleri.
Patient Stories, Safety, UNC Children's
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
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
Giving Mom a Liver—and More Time Together
Living-donor liver transplants meet a dire need.
Organ Donation, Patient Stories, Transplants
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
COVID Destroyed His Lungs; A Transplant Saved His Life
Former collegiate athlete needed a double lung transplant after getting COVID.
Coronavirus, Patient Stories, Transplants
Gaining More Life After Bariatric Surgery
Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.
Bariatric Surgery, Patient Stories
6 Tips for Facing Your Child’s Rare Disease Diagnosis
Finding the right care team and community is key.
Genetics, 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