More articles about: Cancer Care

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Pancreatic Cancer Patient Faces the Future with Humor, Love and Art

Rose Mary Worthen wasn’t expected to live more than a year after her diagnosis. Four years later, she’s using her art — and her sense of humor — to spread hope.
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Balancing Cancer Treatment’s Side Effects Against the Risk of Cancer’s Return

Five years of endocrine therapy or 10? As breast cancer patients weigh the benefits of long-term treatment, a new study might help.
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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.