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Histotripsy FAQ

WHAT IS HISTOTRIPSY?

Pioneered at the University of Michigan, histotripsy offers a promising alternative to traditional cancer treatments, which often have significant side effects. Histotripsy is a non-invasive treatment performed under general anesthesia. Patients typically go home the same day.

More than a dozen Rogel researchers named as ‘Highly-Cited’ for 2023

University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center were included on the 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Published by Clarivate Analytics, the annual list highlights researchers who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their area of research and who have authored multiple papers ranked in the top 1% by citations in their field.

Hayes receives prestigious Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Award

Daniel F. Hayes, M.D., received the Brinker Award for Clinical Research from Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization. The award recognizes physician-scientists for their work to drive discoveries and improve breast cancer patient outcomes.

3 Rogel researchers receive grants from American Cancer Society totaling $1.16M

Three Rogel Cancer Center researchers have received new grants from the American Cancer Society for projects focused on cervical cancer screening, genetic testing and glioblastoma. The grants, which include a Research Scholar Grant to Diane Harper and two postdoctoral fellow grants, total $1.16 million.

Team of Rogel researchers receive $3.4M grant to detect high-risk oral pre-cancers

With a new $3.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, a team of Rogel Cancer Center researchers will develop new tools to detect changes in precancerous lesions that are likely to become oral cancers. When detected early, this type of head and neck cancer can be curable.

Personalized care may prevent overscreening for colorectal cancer in older adults

Colorectal cancer screening is widely recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 with an average risk of developing the disease. However, many people don’t realize that the benefits of screening for this type of cancer aren’t always the same for older adults.

A solution to bone marrow transplant complications could be potato starch supplements

Experts at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have found a potential solution for preventing a common and dangerous complication in patients that receive stem cell transplants from a donor’s blood or bone marrow.

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