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About the N.C. Cancer Hospital
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the N.C. Cancer Hospital are creating the new face of cancer research and treatment in North Carolina. An unprecedented effort to make strides against cancer and the suffering it causes is fueled by collaboration across the population, basic and clinical sciences.
The state’s only public cancer hospital, the 315,000 square foot facility was funded by an $180 million authorization of funds from the N.C. General Assembly. The new hospital triples the previous patient care space and significantly increases the number of patients that can be served.
Features include:
- A healing atmosphere, created with input from patients, families and health care providers, including abundant natural light, indoor courtyards, gardens, public art and other amenities.
- Space for patients to be accompanied by a family member or caregiver in both the infusion area and patient rooms.
- A bright, cheerful pediatric waiting and treatment area, including a dedicated playroom, spaces for children to work with therapists and hospital school teachers and computer resources that allow kids to connect with other kids experiencing cancer.
- A dedicated clinical trials unit.
- A telemedicine conference center designed to enable real-time collaboration with doctors and oncologists across the state through participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- The Patient and Family Resource Center, part of the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program, which provides resources tailored to each individual's needs from initial diagnosis through survivorship.
- Multidisciplinary and other clinic space including 101 examination, treatment, consultation, and procedure rooms.
- State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment including the latest advances in mammography, ultrasound and imaging-guided treatment.
- 50 inpatient beds for medical oncology and bone marrow transplant.
- 72 infusion stations for adults (48), children (14), and clinical trials (10).
- 3 Linear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy, including Intensity Modulated Radiation therapy (IMRT) a sophisticated alteration of radiation beams to better shape the radiation dose to the shape of the cancer. These machines will also have Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) to better aim the beam at the cancer.
- 1 HDR or High Dose Rate Radiation Therapy room for treating localized tumors with radioactive implants.
Related information:
Videos about the N.C. Cancer Hospital
- Video of the N.C. Cancer Hospital Dedication Ceremony
- Patient Nancy Raasch's first look at the N.C. Cancer Hospital
- Then and Now Video
- Construction Time Lapse Video
- N.C. Cancer Hospital Employee Open House Recap
- The Move to the N.C. Cancer Hospital Video
- A Look at the N.C. Cancer Hospital (interviews with experts highlighting areas in the N.C. Cancer Hospital)
- UNC-TV Tour of N.C. Cancer Hospital
- TV and Radio Commercials
Other Links
- Photo Gallery
- The New Face of Cancer Care (shared stories of those facing cancer)
- UNC Lineberger Home Page
- UNC Lineberger News Page
- Subscribe to UNC Lineberger/N.C. Cancer Hospital Publications
- Comprehensive Cancer Support
- Read More about the Construction Process
- Blog Post Features Hugh Morton Photographs in N.C. Cancer Hospital
For referring physicians:
For Patients:
- Click here for information about or appointments with one of the clinical programs, or call toll-free 1-866-869-1856
- Click here for clinical trials information, or call 919-966-4432 or toll free 1-877-668-0683
