How UNC Lineberger plans to grow cancer care for young patients

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center plans to grow its Adolescent and Young Adult cancer program over the next several years. It will receive support from national nonprofit Teen Cancer America and sponsor First Citizens Bank, headquartered in Raleigh.   Lineberger’s AYA program got underway several years ago, helmed by Director Lauren Lux. In July, the program added Medical Director Dr. Andrew Smitherman. Its goals are to provide both psychosocial and medical care to adolescent and young…
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