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well SUMMER 2013 PERSPECTIVES FEATURES Facing a Rare Cancer Diagnosis Head-On Inflammatory breast cancer is rare and aggressive, but it doesn’t scare Irene Cagney anymore. 10 Comprehensive Cancer Support The N.C. Cancer Hospital helps patients cope with the diverse challenges of their diagnosis. DEPARTMENTS 3 UNC Health Care News 4 Community UNC Health Care names a new medical director of WakeBrook Campus. Plus, the UNC School of Medicine receives a $1 million grant. One woman receives lifesaving information through the UNC Health Care Mallwalkers program. 12 Nutrition 14 Providing the Support Patients Need RECEIVING A DIAGNOSIS OF A SERIOUS ILLNESS can take a toll in many ways. At least for a while, a patient’s life may be put on hold as treatment and healing become the top priority. Having a strong support system of family and friends is instrumental in helping patients navigate the journey. Finding support programs within the health care facility also can help patients during the uncertain times in their recovery. Irene Cagney had both. Though a diagnosis of an aggressive form of breast cancer initially shocked her, Irene discovered she was stronger than she thought.With the support of her family, the benefit of clinical trials and the support programs at the N.C. Cancer Hospital, she endured surgeries, chemotherapy and a stubborn infection during her yearlong battle with cancer. Read about Irene and how she is doing now on page 6. We hope you enjoy this issue of Well! Kind regards, Well editorial team UNC Health Care Calendar Make the most of farmers markets, without sacriﬁcing price, convenience or variety. Check out these health and wellness events available this summer. We Want to Hear from You! Let us know what you think of Well magazine! Send your comments or questions to Jennifer Breedlove at publications@unch.unc.edu. On the Cover: Photo courtesy of Alex Treml. Well is published four times annually by UNC Health Care. Copyright 2013 © UNC Health Care. Contributing writers: Stephanie Soucheray-Grell, Allie Wagner. Information in Well comes from a wide range of medical experts and is not intended to treat or diagnose any individual situation. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Send correspondence and address changes via: e-mail, publications@unch.unc.edu; mail, Well, Public Affairs and Marketing, James T. Hedrick Building, 211 Friday Center Drive, Suite G021, Chapel Hill, NC 27517; phone, (919) 843-8922; Web, www.unchealthcare.org. 2 Summer 2013 Well PHOTO: ALEX TREML 6 http://www.unchealthcare.org http://www.unchealthcare.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Well - Summer 2013

Well - Summer 2013
Contents
UNC Health Care News
Community
Facing a Rare Cancer Diagnosis Head-On
Comprehensive Cancer Support
Nutrition
Calendar

Well - Summer 2013