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HPV screening usually entails a speculum-based exam, which is an uncomfortable experience for most patients. University of Michigan researchers are the first to demonstrate in the United States that self-sampling is just as effective as speculum-based testing for HPV detection.

Angela Fong, Ph.D., an assistant professor of applied exercise science at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and a member of the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center, says a variety of factors can contribute to a lower five-year survival rate of cancer among members of racialized and historically marginalized groups.

A director of exercise and health behavior in oncology shares ways to help cancer survivors live longer and better lives by incorporating exercise and other physical activity into everyday routines.

A Michigan Medicine lab has begun providing a first-of-its-kind new cancer test. Developed at the University of Michigan, MyHPVscore is a highly accurate blood test that can detect HPV-related head and neck cancer by measuring fragments of tumor DNA in a patient’s bloodstream.

University of Michigan researchers have developed a new way of detecting circulating tumor cells in the bloodstream of pancreatic cancer and lung cancer patients.

Hospice, palliative care, end-of-life decisions, long-term care insurance and durable power of attorney are all things people with serious health issues should think about.

Here, Monalisa Ghosh, M.D., a hematologist-oncologist at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center, answers questions about cellular therapy; how it's used and what exciting developments are soon to come.

One woman's unexpected lung cancer diagnosis leads her to help many who aren't aware they're at risk of the disease.

An article discusses causes of early-onset cancer and ways to reduce your risk.

New Rogel and Blondy Center for Pancreatic Cancer will bring together researchers and clinicians to drive forward new treatments and improve outcomes

A young girl gets back to her childhood after a 3D printed replica of her tumor helps her Michigan Medicine surgical team perform a successful operation.

Researchers have proposed an enhanced model of communication focusing not only on what is said in the clinic, but also nonverbal communication of the doctor and how doctors in turn interpret patients’ nonverbal cues. 

One couple’s gift aims to not only double contributions for pediatric cancer research, but to raise awareness and increase community engagement.

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of pediatric cancer and highlight the importance of research and patient programs.

As cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make up of an individual’s tumor, a study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center finds that many breast cancer survivors who meet criteria for genetic counseling and testing are not receiving it.