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Welcome to Radiation Oncology<\/h1>\n

At UNC RadOnc, we combine patient-oriented care with technical expertise. Please explore our website and get to know our team of world-class clinicians, educators, and researchers. Our clinical team<\/a> spans ten campuses across North Carolina.<\/p>\n

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APEx Success<\/a><\/h4>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Proton Therapy Coming to UNCMC<\/a><\/h4>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Wright Presents on DCIS at ACRO 2026<\/a><\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Gupta Research Highlighted in CancerNetwork<\/a><\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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