More articles about: Cancer (Oncology)

A Michigan Medicine breast cancer expert discusses diagnosis, treatment and risk factors of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) and what you should know.

The American Thyroid Association first published guidelines for managing differentiated thyroid cancer in 1996. The current updates consider every aspect of the patient’s journey, including diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. Megan Haymart answers questions about understanding the risk for thyroid cancer, active surveillance and current treatment options.

An expert discusses the long time usage of radiation therapy for non-cancer diseases in other countries that are now available in the United States.

Pediatric cancer patient at Michigan Medicine was diagnosed with ATRT and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. Four years later, he’s doing well.

Nonprofit organization Catching Up With Jack fuels leading-edge pediatric brain cancer research while honoring a journey of courage and faith.

Bright Pink funds PROACT, a partnership between University of Michigan and Stanford to empower families with inherited cancer risk to access genetic testing and lifesaving resources.

Rogel Cancer Center researcher Steven J. Katz, M.D., M.P.H., on how genetic testing results impact both the cancer patient and their family.

A student aspiring to be a filmmaker graduates from Michigan while battling cancer through his years at school.

With support from David and Danielle Risk, the U-M Health Patient and Family Support Services Program can provide even more hours of specialized care to people who are living with cancer.

Why smokers have a higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer and why they tend to have worse outcomes than nonsmokers, according to a new study by University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center.

A team of researchers from Michigan Medicine tracked how glucose is used in glioblastoma tumor cells. They showed that dietary interventions can slow brain cancer growth in mice.

Sidney Ritchie’s aggressive brain cancer diagnosis has changed her life, and now, in her new reality, she finds meaning and purpose through connection, volunteering, and “showing up fully”

Zach Hiser, a testicular cancer patient, encourages fellow fans to get help if they have symptoms.

Immunotherapy uses the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. However, many patients are resistant to this therapy, which poses a challenge to their treatment. A study led by researchers from the University of Michigan showed that targeting CDK12/13 improves the effectiveness of cancer therapies.

Michigan Medicine researchers identify the function behind mysterious variants for a gene linked to colon cancer.