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Prostate cancer spreads to bones by overtaking the home of blood stem cells

Like bad neighbors who decide to go wreck another community, prostate and breast cancer usually recur in the bone, according to a new University of Michigan study.

Urine test shows prostate cancer risk, U-M study finds

A new urine test can help aid early detection of and treatment decisions about prostate cancer, a study from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology finds.

U-M cancer nurse wins national caregiver award

G. Lita Smith, M.S., R.N., A.C.N.P., a nurse practitioner in the Breast Care Center and nurse practitioner supervisor at the U-M Rogel Cancer Center, is one of 11 cancer care providers being honored with the 2012 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award.

Cranberries: Tart and Tasty Treats

When it's November, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As you enjoy your holiday meal, don't let cranberries be an after thought. At this time, put these nutrition powerhouses in the spotlight and say, "Thank you cranberries!" for all the health benefits they bring.

Cranberries are full of compounds that can benefit health. They offer vitamins, potassium, and fiber. Cranberries also contain "phytochemicals," naturally occurring plant chemicals. These helpful plant chemicals help our health in many ways.

Coping with Emotions

A diagnosis of cancer and the challenges that a treatment program presents can lead to distress for patients, family members and friends. Some may experience periods of anxiety, depression, fear, guilt or anger that may affect life roles, self image and overall quality of life

Thursday Wellness

Join Rogel Cancer Center’s Music Therapist, Bob Huffman, for some acoustic guitar.

Cancer Education Program

The Rogel Cancer Education Program is now part of Michigan Medicine Care Guides

Care Guides are videos, websites and handouts created or approved by Michigan Medicine clinicians. Cancer care guides have their own section on the Care Guides site.

New breast cancer stem cell findings explain how cancer spreads

Written by Nicole Fawcett

Researchers identify two types of cancer stem cells; both necessary to create metastasis

Breast cancer stem cells exist in two different states and each state plays a role in how cancer spreads, according to an international collaboration of researchers. Their finding sheds new light on the process that makes cancer a deadly disease.

Nausea

Nausea, with or without vomiting, is a common side effect of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and biological therapy

The disease itself, or other conditions unrelated to your cancer or treatment, also may cause nausea. Whatever the cause, nausea can keep you from getting enough food and needed nutrients.

Food Just Doesn't Taste the Same

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or the cancer itself may cause food to taste different to cancer patients

Some people have a bitter or a metallic taste in their mouth. For others, food tastes "like nothing". People frequently say they no longer enjoy red meat. For others, the desire for sweets is gone. Taste preferences can change from day to day.

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