NC Cancer Stories

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for its “multidisciplinary” approach to cancer care, giving patients the benefit of many specialists in one place, often in one visit. Our exceptional clinical teams treat patients with the highest quality and most compassionate care.

In 2009, our multidisciplinary programs will move into The NC Cancer Hospital. This new state-of-the art facility will help shape the future of cancer care.

Our patients are at the center of everything we do. Here are their stories, which they share to offer comfort and hope to those who are facing cancer.

	“I’ve Been Given The Gift of Peace” While at work in a health care facility in January 2006, Melissa Blackwell of Mebane, N.C. found an unexpected discovery – a lump the size of a half-dollar on her breast. More Melissa Blackwell, Mebane NC, Cancer Survivor
	“Here I Am Seven Years Later, Still Around” Despite Jack Hyer’s 15 years of work with the American Cancer Society, his diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in May 2000 still came as a surprise. More Jack Hyer, Chapel Hill NC, Cancer Survivor
	“No Such Thing as a Healthy Tan” Jan Diamond of Chapel Hill used to be a “beach baby.” “While growing up in California in the late 60s , we were always told ‘get some color in your cheeks.’ Sunshine was the cure for lots of things.” More Jan Diamond, Chapel Hill NC, Cancer Survivor
	“Always with Sun Protection” Barbara Dymond of Sanford noticed a skin cancer poster at the gym where she and her kids went to swim every Sunday. The poster showed the warning signs of skin cancer. More Barbara Dymond, Sanford NC, Cancer Survivor

“I’ve Been Given The Gift of Peace”

“Here I Am Seven Years Later, Still Around”

“No Such Thing as a Healthy Tan”

“Always with Sun Protection”