Treatment Choices

Combining personal experience with a passion for integrative health practices, Mary Vandewiele helps bring innovative treatment options to people who have cancer.

In two recent studies, University of Michigan researchers are the first to demonstrate in the U.S. that self-sampling is just as effective as speculum-based testing for HPV detection.

Many incorrectly estimate their risk, which affects their options for risk reduction

A urologic oncologist talks about detection and the latest advances in treatment for the disease

Pathology explanation clinics could improve the experience of diagnoses

An expert explains why most doctors now “watch and wait” rather than treat right away

Integrative oncology is a holistic approach to medicine that has steadily gained prominence among the medical community in their approach to cancer treatment. This methodology uses complementary healing therapies and treatments such as yoga, meditation and acupressure, alongside conventional therapies like surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

The world of clinical trials is complicated, with nuanced parameters, guidelines and outcomes. Here, we break down key facts you need to know.

After multiple rounds of treatments for his metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, Donald Reynolds learned there were no more treatment options. Then he learned about a research study at the Rogel Cancer Center for Pluvicto, a radioactive drug treatment for metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer.

After learning she had stage 4 colon cancer, Kat Forsythe came to the Rogel Cancer Center. Given her tumor type, she choose immunotherapy for her treatment and credits it with saving her life.