"UNC Hospitals Lab Under Investigation for Potential Cancer Cluster"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WRAL News
UNC Health is investigating a possible cancer cluster among current and former teammates at the McLendon Clinical Laboratories, prompting requests for outside investigations and assessments from the NCDHHS and the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety. The lab, located in the main hospital, analyzes blood and tissue samples and performs pathology tests. UNC Health has not confirmed the number of cases but estimates that more than 1,000 employees have worked in the lab over the past two decades. The CDC considers any unusual pattern of cancer a cancer cluster, and UNC Health is committed to being proactive and transparent during the evaluation, providing support and creating a dedicated phone line and email address for questions and concerns.
