More articles about: Cancer Research
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'Living Proof' that Federal Cancer Research, Funding Matter
A breakthrough treatment supported by a multitude of federal agencies helped one woman beat cancer, leading her to speak out about the importance of continuing such work.
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How Cancer Research Gave Hope to a Patient Previously Out of Options
The story of one man with stomach cancer — and thousands more patients like him — demonstrates the lifesaving power of research and discovery.
Is the Cancer Moonshot program hitting the mark?
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Can the Cancer Moonshot Work? Complicated Factors Are in Orbit
President Obama's Cancer Moonshot program helps fund cancer prevention, diagnosis & treatment. See what doctors believe it will take to finally cure cancer.
Silhouette of a child's head and brain
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Going Beyond Genetics Yields Clues to Challenging Childhood Brain Cancer
New research finds 80 percent of pediatric hindbrain ependymomas had reduced levels of H3K27me3. See how this discovery could help treat childhood brain tumors.
Details of a cancer tumor cell under the microscope
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Cancer, Cameras and a World of Details: A Scientist’s Artful Hobby
Mukesh Nyati Ph.D., is a professor of radiation oncology at U-M Health System and an avid photographer. Learn more about Dr. Nyati and see some of his photos.
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A Cancer Researcher Finds Beauty in Real Life
When he isn't working on cancer cures at U-M, one clinician takes intricate portraits of his surroundings.
1 in 50 new cancer drugs fail clinical trials
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Why So Many Promising New Cancer Drugs Fail in Clinical Trials
49 out of 50 new cancer drugs fail cancer clinical trials. See why a U-M oncologist believes the oncology clinical trial failure rate is so high.
Scientists working together for the cancer moonshot initiative
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How a Database and Collaboration Might Move the Needle on Liquid Biopsies
U-M is participating in the Blood Profiling Atlas, part of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. Learn how U-M is using liquid biopsies and contributing to the atlas.
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How a Small Implanted Device Could Help Limit Metastatic Breast Cancer
Learn about a small implanted device capable of detecting and treating metastatic breast cancer earlier and how this technology could improve survival rates.
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Harnessing Immunology to Fight Lethal Pediatric Cancer DIPG
University of Michigan immunologist discusses using immunotherapy to treat pediatric brain cancer. Learn more about the cancer treatments being used for DIPG.
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Balancing Treatment and Toxicity for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients
U-M researchers are investigating a new immunotherapy drug for AML in children — one with a built-in "safety switch" in case unexpected adverse reactions occur.
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How Genomic Sequencing May Be Widening Racial Disparities in Cancer Care
Few tumor samples from minorities means research is likely missing key mutations that fuel cancer in different racial or ethnic groups.
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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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Determining When Early Breast Cancer Is Aggressive — and When It’s Not
Learn how biomarker ratio imaging microscopy (BRIM), a new technology developed at University of Michigan, determines the aggressiveness of stage 0 breast cancer.
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Cell Hunters: Starving Pancreatic Cancer by Targeting Cell Metabolism
A University of Michigan study suggests attacking pancreatic cancer cells' metabolism could help fight the cancer. Learn what enzyme is being targeted.