More articles about: Cancer Care

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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.
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7 things to know about ‘chemo brain’

Many who have undergone treatment for chemotherapy report they can’t think as clearly as they used to. Experts break down the phenomenon often known as “chemo brain.” 
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Fighting financial toxicity

Patients often find themselves juggling new financial worries at the same time as a cancer diagnosis. Now, researchers are tackling the issue.
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When donating blood is ‘the kindest thing you can do’

Blood transfusions were the only thing that helped Connor Burke cope with the fatigue of his chemotherapy. Now, amid a national blood shortage, he’s encouraging more people to donate blood
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Keeping afloat during the pandemic

Swimming was how Kara Wolter found solace, especially after her bone cancer diagnosis and leg amputation. But COVID often took away her safe place and delayed her Swim Across America race. Here’s how she ultimately crossed the finish line.
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For Ann Arbor Pastor Stacey Duke, and many other patients with cancer, the pandemic feels far from over

Duke, who was profiled in March 2020, reflects on navigating life with stage 4 cancer while much of the country is focused on getting ‘back to normal’ 
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Woman runs half-marathon on one-year anniversary of complex cancer surgery

Robin Schroeder was determined to continue her active lifestyle, even after she underwent a Whipple, a taxing operation with a difficult recovery period.
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How the Pandemic Shaped One Man’s Cancer Journey

In 25 years, Chris Cauley had never taken two weeks off of work. As health services were shutting down because of COVID-19, he had to learn how to be a patient.
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Nursed Back to Health

Olivia Goff was diagnosed with cancer twice before age 21. But she kept her goals in sight, eventually becoming a nurse on the same floor she received treatment.
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6 Key Facts About Clinical Trials

Why you should consider participating in a clinical trial and what to expect from the experience.
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Implanted Chemotherapy Device Has Kept Her Cancer in Check for More Than a Year

A decades-old tool experiencing a revival, hepatic artery infusion pumps can offer a powerful option for some patients whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver.
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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.