More articles about: Rogel Cancer Center

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Multiple Myeloma Awareness

University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center’s Cancer AnswerLine and infusion nurse, Christie Bryne, talks about multiple myeloma – a form of blood cancer.
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Belzutifan offers hope for patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease

The anti-cancer effect of the drug may help those with rare, hereditary cancer syndromes avoid surgeries by shrinking tumors via a daily oral dose.
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Researchers find promising new approach to stop intestinal problems caused by immune cells

New research suggests gastrointestinal diseases caused by immune system T cells could be mitigated by bolstering a common enzyme.
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AI helps predict treatment outcomes for patients with diseased dental implants

The algorithm FARDEEP offers a personalized approach to identify patients who better respond to regenerative therapies.
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Meet the team that’s changing cancer experiences for teenagers, young adults

Focused on addressing health disparities, the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program (AYA) at Michigan Medicine centers on more inclusive cancer care for this age group and dedicates its research to health equity for AYA cancer patients.
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After Surviving Hodgkin Lymphoma Twice, Olivia Goff Nurses Others

After surviving Hodgkin Lymphoma, Olivia Goff became a cancer nurse so she could share her experiences with other people dealing with cancer.
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Southeast Michigan’s Middle Eastern and North African Population Face Significant Barriers to Achieving Optimal Health

Multiple factors, ranging from fear of deportation to food insecurity, create a negative domino effect for the health of the MENA community.
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Dancing Her Cancer Stress Away

Despite living with an adenoid cystic carcinoma, Celina Pitt finds joy in nightly dance parties with her husband.
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Cancer Immunotherapy May Also Treat Certain Autoimmune Diseases

The new approach blocks the interaction between cancer cells and immune receptors, showing promise in mice.
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Dissecting Colorectal Cancer

Dr. John Krauss, medical director of the multidisciplinary colorectal cancer clinic at the Rogel Cancer Center talks about how detection for colon and rectal cancer are similar while their treatment options can be different.
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How One Doctor Aims to Combat Structural Racism in Medicine

A urologic oncology fellow dedicates his career to debunking false notions about racial biology.
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A Trusting Relationship with Her Provider – and Zumba – Help One Woman Get Past Metastatic Colon Cancer

From early stage colon cancer to advanced metastatic disease, Jennifer Watson’s cancer journey illustrates the importance of advocating for your health and partnering with a care team you trust.
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Work, Humor and Family Help Stage 4 Cancer Patient Thrive

Facing a challenging diagnosis of metastatic urologic cancer, one of the state’s top communications professionals leans into her job, laughter and love.
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Study Explains Why Patients with Cancer Spread to the Liver Have Worse Outcomes

The liver siphons critical immune cells to render immunotherapy ineffective; radiation to the liver may block this process.
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A Cure for the Medicine: Helping Patients with Gynecologic Cancer Manage Treatment Side Effects

Estrogen-lowering aromatase inhibitors are frequently prescribed to women with ovarian and uterine cancers. New research sheds light on how side effects impact these patients.