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Date: 07/12/2024
University of Michigan Medical School students asked young people what was stopping them from using sunscreen more often. They learned young people were well aware of the importance of sunscreen and the cancer risk that comes with repeated sunburns — the problem was, though, that sunscreen just wasn’t handy when it was needed.
Date: 06/28/2024
The Last Mile Initiative is a partnership through the National Cancer Institutes to assess effectiveness of self-collection based HPV testing for cervical cancer.
Date: 06/27/2024
Researchers from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have discovered a biomarker that could help identify which renal cancer patients have a higher risk of recurrence.
Date: 06/19/2024
A brief recap of Rogel Cancer Center researcher presentations at ASCO 2024 in Chicago.
Date: 06/12/2024
Researchers at the University of Michigan are finding that many patients may be encountering significant barriers to cancer care, even from their first phone call to a clinic.
Date: 06/12/2024
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, is the most aggressive pediatric brain tumor and incredibly difficult to treat since surgery isn’t feasible and recurrence is likely after radiation. This research may provide some insight.
Date: 06/06/2024
According to preliminary findings from a survey led by Rogel researcher Steven Katz, M.D., MPH, a professor of health management and policy, the ability to fully realize genetic testing among family members of patients is mitigated by several factors.
Date: 06/03/2024
Research findings show that a process called NETosis, in which neutrophils eject their DNA to create webs, may contribute to the development of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a potentially life-threatening hyper-activation of the immune system.
Date: 05/30/2024
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center has awarded four Michigan community organizations a total of $200,000 in grants for projects designed to improve cancer screening and tobacco cessation among populations experiencing cancer disparities. The grants will enable each organization to implement evidence-based interventions within the community they serve.
Date: 05/22/2024
Check out the list of U-M presenters to support your colleagues. Connect with researchers on X/Twitter using #AACR24. Be sure to tag @UMRogelCancer.