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Cancer Appointments Within 48 Hours
Our Oncology Access Center team members will schedule your initial comprehensive appointment with a Duke Oncology provider. Learn more.
Tonsil Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, and All Clear in Less Than Six Months
When a suspicious lump in her neck wouldn’t go away, 52-year-old Kim Barnard learned she had cancer. The Roxboro, NC resident’s first move was transferring her care to Duke Health, where a team of head and neck oncologists worked quickly to confirm her diagnosis and begin treatment. After undergoing treatment, Barnard shows no evidence of cancer, is back to work, and is spending time with her beloved family, dog, and horses.
View the Eclipse Safely with These Expert Tips
As excitement about the April 8 solar eclipse builds, it’s important to know how to safely view the event and understand how even everyday exposure to the sun can damage vision. Duke retina specialist and ophthalmologist Lejla Vajzovic from the Duke Eye Center shares her insights.
