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Study: Breast cancer in younger black women is more likely to be an aggressive variety

CHAPEL HILL -- For decades, researchers have tried to understand why breast cancer in younger black women is such a significant public health problem.

Study finds racial differences in response to treatments for advanced colon cancer; genetic factors may play a role

CHAPEL HILL -- In recent years, reports have emerged showing that Americans with colorectal cancer who are black have a lower rate of survival compared with other racial or ethnic groups.

Multimodality therapies trump surgery alone for treatment of esophageal cancer

CHAPEL HILL -- Results of a multi-center study comparing treatment modalities for esophageal cancer show an advantage to undergoing multimodality therapy as opposed to one type of treatment.

UNC presents community conference on genetics and human values

CHAPEL HILL – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will host a community genetics forum aimed at engaging the public in discussions about advances in genetics research and promoting community conversations about scientific, health and ethical issues in genetics.

Drug shows promise against advanced form of lung cancer

CHAPEL HILL -- Results of a multi-center clinical study of a drug currently approved for treatment of kidney cancer indicate that it may also be effective for people with recurrent and advanced lung cancer.

Improving sleep behaviors reduces frequency and intensity of headaches, UNC study shows

CHAPEL HILL -- Women who suffer from "transformed migraine" experienced a significant reduction in headache frequency and intensity after taking simple steps to improve their sleep behaviors, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study has found.