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How Should You Tell a Child That a Parent Has Cancer?
When a parent has cancer, children should be part of a conversation. Tips for talking to kids about the disease.
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Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Now What?
A Michigan Medicine breast oncologist offers advice to help newly diagnosed patients navigate the early days of evaluation and developing a treatment plan.
Arvin George, M.D.
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New Prostate Cancer Treatment Offers Precision (and Fewer Side Effects)
Recently adjusted prostate cancer treatment guidelines based on new prostate research could affect two-thirds of men
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Breast Cancer in Men: What All Guys Should Know
One in eight men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Find out five facts about male breast cancer, including information on risk factors and how its treated.
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Living Well for 19 Years with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Stage 4 breast cancer survivor Heather Jose shares how research advancements and precision medicine helped her live 19 years and counting with metastatic cancer.
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To Lighten Your Load, Share the Burden of Breast Cancer
See how hospital breast cancer resources and family support helped 66 year old Michele Galgoul reduce stress while navigating treatment for stage 3 breast cancer.
7 ways to prevent breast cancer
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7 Ways to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
There is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, but there are ways to reduce your risk. Learn ways to help lower your chances of getting breast cancer.
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When Should You Get a First Mammogram? It’s Personal
Varying breast cancer screening guidelines make deciding what age to get a mammogram confusing. Get some clarity from the experts at Michigan Medicine.
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Former U-M Football Captain Teams Up with Doctor to Tackle Cancer Research
How two Michigan sports fans — a patient and a cancer researcher at U-M — are working together this football season to support melanoma research.
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A Missing Link in Cancer Clinical Trials: Diverse Populations
Clinical trials for new cancer treatments are most effective when a diverse group of patients participates. Michigan Medicine wants more patients to get involved.
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3 Important Laws that Protect Genetic Counseling Patients from Discrimination
Learn about the laws that protect patients from discrimination after genetic counseling. Read excerpts from three genetic testing protection laws.
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Make Prostate Cancer Awareness a Priority This Father’s Day, Survivor Urges
After his own treatment for prostate cancer, one father and husband encourages all men to learn more about the disease.
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How Music Therapy Complements Cancer Care
Skilled musicians provide therapeutic power in a health care setting. Learn more about the unique artistic partnership.
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Depression and Cancer: Why Emotional Care Is Key During Treatment
Emotional distress and depression associated with cancer can be debilitating for patients and their families, learn what signs to look for and what treatments can help.
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What Cancer Patients Should Know About Preserving Fertility — and Hope
Steps taken before starting cancer treatment can preserve a patient’s ability to have children. A Michigan Medicine doctor explains.