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How Single People Can Cope with a Cancer Diagnosis

Without an at-home support system, single people with cancer face added stress during treatment. Fortunately, there are ways to lighten the load — and resources to help.
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PARP Inhibitors Deliver Double Dose of ‘No DNA Repair’ to Cancer Cells

PARP inhibitors can stop cancer by preventing cancer cells from repairing themselves. See what forms of cancer PARP inhibitors can treat and their side effects.
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Connecting Sugar and Cancer: Does One Feed the Other?

Cancer metabolism expert says scientists are making headway in understanding the link between dietary sugar and cancer development. Learn more about the studies.
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How Physiatrists Help Cancer Patients During Recovery

Physiatrists use knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to treat patients for cancer symptom management and recovery. Read more about Physiatrists and cancer.
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Immunotherapy: The Future of Cancer Treatment?

Immunotherapy is the use of the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. Learn more about the different types of immunotherapy and which cancers they fight.
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How Clinical Trials Helped Three Cancer Patients Thrive

Three University of Michigan cancer clinical trial participants share their experiences. Learn about the cancers they were fighting and how they are doing today.
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How a Pair of Blue Boxers Ended Up on Mount Kilimanjaro

After being diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer, John Loussia climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in support of U-M's Blue Boxer Fund. Learn more about John's journey.
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Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care: What the Research Tells Us

Complementary and integrative cancer treatments often lack scientific evidence to back up their use. Learn more about new research that might be changing that.
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Getting a Second Opinion on Adrenal Cancer

University of Michigan provides a remote second opinion program for those diagnosed with adrenal cancer. Find out more about the program and the cost.
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Clinical Trials: Enhancing Cancer Care

Clinical studies push cancer research forward, creating new cancer therapies and refining existing ones. An R.N. encourages cancer patients to participate.
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With Radiation Therapy, It Pays to Stay on Schedule

University of Michigan doctor speaks to a recent study stressing the importance of staying consistent with radiation therapy treatment plans for cancer.
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Meteorologist Has Skin in the Game of Cancer Awareness

To raise cancer awareness meteorologist Jim Geyer had Mohs micrographic surgery to remove skin cancer on-camera. See the procedure and interview.
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7 Ways to Support a Friend with a New Cancer Diagnosis

Helping a friend through a cancer diagnosis can be difficult. Tips for showing support include being flexible and offering help. Learn more support strategies.
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What Cancer Patients Should Know About Nutrition

Registered dietitian explains the benefits of eating fruits, vegetables, and other natural foods in cancer prevention. Learn which foods can help fight cancer.
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Family Genetic Counselors: Key Players in Pediatric Cancer Care

Family genetic counselors can help make sense of a child's cancer diagnosis. Learn how genetic counseling can help patients identify risks and plan treatment.