More articles about: Rogel Cancer Center
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A U-M lacrosse player's rare life saving procedure in the emergency room
When a University of Michigan lacrosse player walked into an urgent care clinic with bruises on his legs and vision changes, a rare procedure available at Michigan Medicine saved his life.
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Researchers find a targeted approach to shut down prostate cancer growth
Study shows a novel compound that degrades key proteins found in prostate cancer cells blocks oncogenic androgen receptor signaling.
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New guidelines issued for treating thyroid cancer
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.
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Radiation therapy for non-cancer diseases
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.
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4-year-old pediatric brain cancer patient wins over his care team with cheerful personality
Pediatric cancer patient at Michigan Medicine was diagnosed with ATRT and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. Four years later, he’s doing well.
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7-year-old faces cancer treatment with ‘optimistic sassiness’
Emilia Pigeon was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that starts in immature nerve cells. She was treated with chemotherapy and surgery and continues to do well.
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Bright Pink invests in cancer prevention innovation
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.
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How genetic testing impacts the whole family
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.
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A graduating filmmaker and cancer survivor
A student aspiring to be a filmmaker graduates from Michigan while battling cancer through his years at school.
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Gift expands lifeline of support for Rogel Cancer Center patients and families
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.
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Dietary changes could provide a therapeutic avenue for brain cancer
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.
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Brain cancer patient finds a way forward
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”
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Inactivation of key pathway boosts the body’s immune response against tumors
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.
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Routine blood test leads to life saving osteosarcoma diagnosis
Mike Nagle’s osteosarcoma journey, before he even had symptoms, was nothing short of a miracle, he explains in this article.
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New strides in Ewing sarcoma research
Patrick Grohar answers questions about symptoms, treatments and research initiatives that are being undertaken with respect to Ewing Sarcoma.
