Facing Colon Cancer at 42
Father of two had longtime GI symptoms that turned out to be cancer.
Colorectal Cancer, Patient Stories
Stories
Read stories about families who have battled through illnesses and more — because their stories are your stories, too.
A Kidney for Dad
A remote kidney donation allowed a daughter to donate a kidney to her father across states during the pandemic.
Organ Donation, Transplants
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
Retired Nurse Benefits from Hospital-at-Home Program
A new program provides hospital-level care in patients’ homes.
Home Health Care, Older Adult Health
Survivor: Boys and Men Have Eating Disorders, Too
Males are often more hesitant to ask for help due to cultural pressures and stereotypes.
Men's Health, Mental Health
Relieving the Pain of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
This common back condition can be treated.
Back Pain, Surgery
Lung Transplant Recipient Goes ‘Double or Nothing’ in Ocean Paddleb...
Nearly 20 years after transplant, Scott Johnson is still pursuing intense athletic challenges.
Lung Health, Transplants
Treatment Helps 2 Extraordinary Students Pursue Dreams of Helping O...
Their experiences with spinal muscular atrophy inspired their career paths.
Children's Health, Genetics, Neurology
His Biggest Obstacle Yet: A Stroke
Thanks to his co-workers’ quick thinking, an active 34-year-old recovers fully from a stroke.
Stroke
Mom Delivers Twins After Scary Diagnosis
Placenta accreta can be dangerous for mom and baby, so an expert team is critical.
Maternal Health, OB-GYN, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Women's Health
Young Oral Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story
Regular visits to the dentist can help with early detection of oral cancer.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Head and Neck Cancer, Patient Stories
Quick-Thinking Passersby Save a Life After Heart Attack
NC State alumni, Raleigh police, Wake EMS and the UNC REX Emergency Department worked together to save a man's life.
Heart Attacks