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Illustration depicting women's scores on the 21-gene recurrence score assay
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Precision Medicine Test for Breast Cancer Helps Guide Chemotherapy Decisions
Learn how oncologists are personalizing breast cancer treatment, including whether or not chemotherapy is used, based on the 21 gene recurrence score assay test.
Oncologist and primary care physician working together on cancer treatment
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One-Third of Breast Cancer Patients Consult PCPs About Treatment Options
Breast cancer patients are consulting with their primary care physicians on cancer treatment. See how oncologists and PCPs can provide better collaborative care.
Diane Simeone, M.D., co-chair of the committee on pancreatic cancer clinical trials
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Giving Pancreatic Cancer Patients More Shots on Goal
National initiative seeks to improve pancreatic cancer clinical trials and pancreatic cancer treatment. Learn more about clinical trials for pancreatic cancer.
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African-American Men More Likely to Develop Rarer Type of Esophageal Cancer
Understanding who has the highest risk of rare cancers, including squamous cell esophageal cancer, suggests a potential for targeted screening recommendations.
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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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When Prostate Cancer Spreads, Life Doesn’t Have to Stop
Despite having stage 4 prostate cancer, 74 year old Woods Brown remains active by fishing and planting. Learn more about Woods and living with prostate cancer.
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Pancreatic Cancer Uses Alternative Fuel to Grow in a Hostile Environment
A metabolic cross-talk pathway between cancer and noncancer cells in pancreatic tumors delivers an alternative nutrient to the cancer cells, facilitating tumor growth.
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Choosing Double Mastectomy, Even If Not Medically Necessary
Researchers explore why more women are having voluntary mastectomies and share insight into the decision making process of patients who elect a double mastectomy.
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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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When Breast Cancer Patients Use Social Media, They May Be More Satisfied with Treatment Decisions
University of Michigan researchers find that breast cancer patients who are active on social media may be more satisfied with treatment decisions. Here's why.
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Imaging After Thyroid Cancer Treatment May Not Bolster Outcomes
University of Michigan researchers found that despite rapid growth in post-treatment imaging of thyroid cancer, survival rates have not improved. Find out why.
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All Men with Metastatic Prostate Cancer Should Have Genetic Testing
Researchers found inherited genetic mutations were more common in men with metastatic prostate cancer. Here are two important implications of their findings.
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Acupressure Reduces Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
Read the findings of a new study suggesting that acupressure offers a low-cost way for breast cancer patients to manage cancer related fatigue and sleep loss.
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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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How Very Aggressive Cancer Cells Use Energy to Grow
Learn how RhoC gene contributes to the growth of aggressive cancer cells and find out how future cancer treatments may exploit this molecular vulnerability.