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Reaching New Heights in Cancer Care
Patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are usually treated with surgery and radiation, even though it may not develop into invasive breast cancer. Dr. Shelley Hwang recently presented a study suggesting that active monitoring could be an equally effective and less aggressive option for many women.
Triangle Rock Clubs Owner Climbs Mountain of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Joel Graybeal knows what it’s like to work at a business where people mean more than the bottom line. At Triangle Rock Clubs, where he is managing partner, employees find joy in helping clients climb their way to better health and fitness. Some of them even find their soul mates: the clubs’ colorful climbing terrains have served as backdrops for several marriage proposals.
Randall's Journey
In 2017, JaNiece and Randy Saladin were devastated to learn that their 8-month-old-son, Randall, had a brain tumor. Today, Randall is thriving thanks to support from the Duke Pediatric Neuro-oncology Program team and a breakthrough FDA-approved drug.
Historic Gift Will Bring Proton Therapy to Duke
Colton Goodman of China Grove, North Carolina, was just 3 years old when he was referred to Duke after an MRI showed a growth behind his right eye. At Duke, he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a life-threatening muscle tissue cancer that is most often seen in children.