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Lighting up cancer cells with biolasers
Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a way of detecting circulating tumor cells in the bloodstream of pancreatic cancer and lung cancer patients. As tumors develop, they shed cells into the bloodstream. Although these circulating tumor cells are vastly outnumbered by millions of other blood cells, detecting them early can potentially improve treatment outcomes.Read More > -
How breast cancer cells survive in bone marrow after remission
A study from researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of California San Diego has shed light on a previously poorly understood aspect of breast cancer recurrence: how cancer cells survive in bone marrow despite targeted therapies. The paper, “Breast cancers that disseminate to bone marrow acquire aggressive phenotypes through CX43-related tumor-stroma tunnels,” appears in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.Read More > -
Enzyme identified as new therapeutic target for “cold” tumors
Drugs that suppress UBA1 could make immune checkpoint blocking immunotherapy effective for patients with prostate cancer and other “cold” tumorsRead More >
Visiting Rogel Cancer Center
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Designated by the National Cancer Institute, we follow a team-based approach to cancer not only in patient care but also in research and education.
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A 17-year-old documents her treatment for a rare type of lymphoma typically found in older adults
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A detailed 3D printed replica of child’s large tumor helps surgical team plan for successful surgery
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The first step in treating skin cancer is proper diagnosis. This requires your doctor to remove a small tissue sample (a biopsy) from the suspected site. When done at the University of Michigan, a...
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TODAY show contributor Jill Martin was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2023. Now, the University of Michigan alum has become an influential cancer advocate. In this Q&A, Jill shares...
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