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Expanding Targeted Therapies to Rare Eye, Orbit Cancer
University of Michigan researchers are identifying opportunities to treat rare eye cancers with new targeted therapies being used for other types of 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.
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New Compound Shows Potential for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a promising new drug compound, UM-164, for treating triple-negative breast cancer.
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Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases: An Important Paradigm Shift
A review shows that involving a medical and surgical oncologist from the beginning of treatment could extend survival in colorectal liver metastases. Learn how.
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Immune Cells Help Reverse Chemo Resistance in Ovarian Cancer
Research suggests immune T cells help reverse chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer. See how immunotherapy drugs could play an important role in treatment.
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Young African-Americans with Colon Cancer Fare Worse
African-Americans diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a young age had worse outcomes compared to other patients. Learn what could be causing the disparity.
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Quality of Life Meets Cure for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Vessel-sparing radiation combined with a better understanding of prostate anatomy is helping doctors treat prostate cancer while minimizing side effects.
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Gum Disease Might Harm More Than Your Teeth
Study shows the bacteria P. gingivalis is present in the esophagus in 61 percent of patients with squamous cell esophageal cancer. Here's more on the study.
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What Primary Care Doctors Should Know About Colorectal Cancer Care
After a colorectal cancer patient finishes treatment, primary care doctors are being called to play a key role in their recovery and overall continued heath.
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How Immune Cells Could Guide Cancer Treatment Decisions
New medical research from the University of Michigan explores how a patient’s own immune system might help determine effective treatment options for cancer.
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For Breast Cancer, When Does Worry Outweigh Risk?
A University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center study found 25 percent of low-risk patients substantially overestimated their risk of distant recurrence.