More articles about: Cancer Care
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Can personalized care prevent overscreening for colorectal cancer in older adults?
Study reveals presenting adults between 76 and 85 with personalized information about the benefits and harms of colon cancer screening decreases excess screening
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Rogel Cancer Center awarded $37M from NCI
The National Cancer Institute has awarded the U-M Rogel Cancer Center a grant worth $37 million over five years and renewed the center’s designation as a “comprehensive cancer center.”
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When genetic testing can help the whole family
Genetic testing for hereditary conditions such as breast cancer can have implications for the whole family. Learn how genetic testing helped Cathleen Argyle and her family to uncover a rare mutation and how the Rogel Cancer Center provided advice and guidance throughout the process.
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When to use an at-home colorectal cancer screening test instead of a colonoscopy
What to know about an at-home colorectal cancer screening test versus a colonoscopy
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How a clinical trial expanded options for a patient with a rare cancer
A rare bile duct cancer was difficult to treat once it spread to the lining of Lori Robertson’s abdomen. A clinical trial, led by University of Michigan Health, gave her some other options.
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The ups and downs of stage 4 cancer
Scott Ward’s been through it all: hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, genetic sequencing, group therapy and more. Now, he’s channeling the roller coaster of his cancer treatment into art.
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Changing the treatment of cancer
Breakthroughs in the field of genomics are revolutionizing prevention, diagnosis and care.
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One mother’s journey with melanoma
Leah Koskinen shares her experience of being a new mom while managing the stresses of diagnosis, treatment and recovery from skin cancer.
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Man with end-stage colon cancer seeks to share knowledge with fellow patients
Steve Keating will likely die from his end-stage colon cancer. But he’s using whatever time he has left to share his knowledge of the cancer experience with other patients.
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Do unto others
Tina Reuben was the first patient in one of the few clinical trials for adrenal cancer and hopes that her involvement can help other patients with the rare disease live longer.
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What it’s like to have lived through rectal cancer
Six people share their diverse experiences and emotions along with photos that illustrate their cancer journeys.
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‘This disease is happening younger and younger'
Doctors kept dismissing Briana Mezuk Ratliff’s suspicion of colon cancer — until the 35-year-old found the right diagnosis, and treatment.
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Becoming the Breadmeister
How expert craftsman Jeff Owens paved his way through bladder cancer and built a mini-bread baking empire.
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How to cope with sleep issues after cancer treatment
An oncology physician gives 5 ideas to try.
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Finding your new groove
How to overcome sexual challenges after cancer.