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Latest News
APEx Success
On May 29, four UNC RadOnc sites were awarded 4-year APEx accreditation by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). This achievement was the culmination of 2 years of preparation and successful facility visits, which included medical record review, training audits, and team interviews. The Chapel Hill, McCreary, Hillsborough, and Rockingham sites were accredited, the … Read more
Proton Therapy Coming to UNCMC
The Department of Radiation Oncology is adding proton therapy as a patient treatment option, with an estimated start date of January 2028. The department will be installing a Mevion FIT, a single-vault machine that can fit in an existing photon vault. The unique technology treats patients in a seated position, with a diagnostic CT scanner … Read more
Wright Presents on DCIS at ACRO 2026
At the Radiation Oncology Summit ACRO 2026, Dr. Jean Wright gave a presentation: What to Consider After Diagnosing a Patient With Ductal Carcinoma In Situ. Dr. Wright discussed the nature of DCIS diagnoses and the personal component of treatment plans. A video excerpt and a presentation summary are available on CancerNetwork.
Gupta Research Highlighted in CancerNetwork
Dr. Gaorav Gupta’s research on the combined use of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and radiotherapy on T cell infiltration in early breast cancer was featured on CancerNetwork, the website for the journal Oncology. The article is available on the CancerNetwork website.