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U-M Compounds Show Promise in a Lab Model of Advanced Prostate Cancer
A new study finds that U-M-designed compounds led to significantly smaller, slower-growing tumors.
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Study: Therapy Completely Clears HPV in One-Third of Cervical Precancers
Clinical trial shows promise of immune treatment against HPV infections that lead to cancer
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Triathlete Taps Training Habits to Power Through Colorectal Cancer
How one patient channeled a passion for fitness and a love of nature to help him through treatment for advanced colorectal cancer.
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Tumor-Associated Immune Cells Hinder Frontline Chemotherapy Drug in Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers have shown how tumor-associated macrophages release compounds that block gemcitabine in the most common type of pancreatic cancer
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How Colon and Rectal Cancer Differ
Whether cancer is found in the rectum or the colon makes a big difference in the risk it poses and how it’s treated. What you need to know to get the right colorectal cancer diagnosis.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Might Need to Start Sooner Than You Thought
An updated recommendation from the American Cancer Society lowers the age to begin routine screening for colorectal cancer to 45.
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How Cancer Treatment and Heart Disease Are Connected
The connection between cancer treatment and heart disease is gaining more attention from researchers and specialists. Cardio-oncologists can work with cancer treatment patients to recommend preventive measures, address cardiac complications, and monitor t
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Tackling Tumors That Always Come Back: New Brain Cancer Research Could Improve Outcomes
A genetic mutation makes a glioma subtype resistant to radiation, but a new study finds a potential way around it using currently available drugs.
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Some Primary Care Doctors Not Prepared to Help with Cancer Treatment Decisions
Up to 1/3 of primary care providers discussed breast cancer treatment options with patients but many report gaps in their knowledge.
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A Cross-Country Journey to Treat Adrenal Cancer
One mom’s journey from Arizona to Michigan to be the first adrenal cancer patient to undergo an innovative procedure called HIPEC.
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Treating Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know
There are a number of myths and misconceptions about treating cervical cancer. Understanding the facts is an important first step in making the best treatment choices.
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Immune Cell Biomarker Predicts Better Outcome in Head and Neck Cancer
Researchers find infiltrating lymphocytes tie to survival in patients with recurrent larynx cancer; findings suggest super-boosting the immune system before additional treatment.
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Genetic Testing Doesn't Cause Undue Worry for Breast Cancer Patients
Newer genetic tests introduce more ambiguity, but a new study finds patients are not overreacting to uncertain results.
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Genome Offers Clues to Esophageal Cancer Disparity
A genomic duplication may help explain why esophageal adenocarcinoma is much more common in Caucasians and presents a potential target for prevention.
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Why Every Pancreatic Cancer Patient Should Consider Genetic Testing
Most veterans in VA mental health care approve of voluntary programs to reduce gun access during high-risk periods. What the findings could mean for doctors, patients and families.