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Awake surgery for cancerous brain tumor brings referee back to the mat
After an awake surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor, a Michigan man is living “more deliberately” than ever — officiating a high school wrestling state championship and participating in research for a potential cure.
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Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners’ quality of life
Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners’ quality of life, with people reporting pain, fatigue and sleep issues tied to missed work and medical bills
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When to use an at-home colorectal cancer screening test instead of a colonoscopy
What to know about an at-home colorectal cancer screening test versus a colonoscopy
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Researchers use a new approach to hit an ‘undruggable’ target
Protein degrader shows promise against STAT5, which plays a role in leukemia and other cancers
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Researchers circumvent radiation resistance in subtype of brain tumors
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center researchers find ZMYND8 gene plays a critical role in conferring radiation resistance on brain tumors with IDH1 mutation.
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Rebounding at 87 after CNS lymphoma
William Moldwin published a book, won awards and is making more plans for his future.
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Tracking radiation treatment in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy
Radiation, used to treat half of all cancer patients, can be measured during treatment for the first time with precise 3D imaging developed at the University of Michigan.
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High levels of ammonia in colon tumors inhibits T cell growth and response to immunotherapy
In mouse models and serum samples, an FDA-approved drug that lowers ammonia levels made the tumors more sensitive to treatment.
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New biomarker strategy devised to screen for, diagnose deadly heart complication from cancer treatment
Myocarditis related to immune checkpoint inhibitors always co-occurs with damage to skeletal muscle, the study finds.
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P53 could be key to therapies for salivary gland cancer
Mouse models show that activating a non-mutated form of the gene could lead to developing therapies for this deadly form of cancer. 
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Unraveling the biology behind aggressive pediatric brain tumor reveals potential new treatment avenue
Precision oncology approach shows potential for high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation.
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Chronic health conditions associated with worse survival rates for patients with metastatic breast cancer
Black women are at the highest risk of death.
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How a clinical trial expanded options for a patient with a rare cancer
A rare bile duct cancer was difficult to treat once it spread to the lining of Lori Robertson’s abdomen. A clinical trial, led by University of Michigan Health, gave her some other options.
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NFL star makes 5-year-old leukemia patient’s day with dedication video
Hudson Gazsi was diagnosed with leukemia at age 5. To lift Hudson’s spirits, Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson sent him a personalized video.
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The ups and downs of stage 4 cancer
Scott Ward’s been through it all: hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, genetic sequencing, group therapy and more. Now, he’s channeling the roller coaster of his cancer treatment into art.