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Parents being handed law degree at U-M law school ceremony
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A Chance to Speak Her Name: Tara Ogunde

A U-M law student, who passed of breast cancer in 2019, is remembered by her family and school in a special way.
Woman in front of painting
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Ovarian Cancer Survivorship and Living Without a ‘Finish Line’

An ovarian cancer diagnosis gave one 26-year-old patient new perspectives on life and adventure.
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A Cross-Country Journey to Treat Adrenal Cancer

One mom’s journey from Arizona to Michigan to be the first adrenal cancer patient to undergo an innovative procedure called HIPEC.
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Major Strides in Pancreatic Cancer Give ‘Actual Reasons for Hope’

More funding, scientific insights and clinical advances have started to drive progress in this challenging disease, and researchers see potential for immunotherapy to revolutionize its future.
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Decision Support Tool Boosts Genetic Testing Knowledge in Breast Cancer Patients

Awareness of genetic testing is low, a new study finds. But an interactive website can help newly diagnosed patients make informed decisions about the practice.
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Two Simple Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer

Learn how HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, is transmitted and two things you can do to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV associated cancers.
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Bone Cancer Survivor Runs for Life, Health and Amputee Rights

A strong care team helped a young woman thrive after losing a limb to cancer. Now, she’s standing up for amputees in need.
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Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Now What?

A Michigan Medicine breast oncologist offers advice to help newly diagnosed patients navigate the early days of evaluation and developing a treatment plan.
Arvin George, M.D.
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New Prostate Cancer Treatment Offers Precision (and Fewer Side Effects)

Recently adjusted prostate cancer treatment guidelines based on new prostate research could affect two-thirds of men
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Make Prostate Cancer Awareness a Priority This Father’s Day, Survivor Urges

After his own treatment for prostate cancer, one father and husband encourages all men to learn more about the disease.
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DIPG Disruptors: 6 New Brain Tumor Research Efforts Underway

How a new research initiative is empowering U-M physician-scientists to fight DIPG, one of the deadliest brain cancers, in innovative ways.
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Beating Stage 4 Colon Cancer with Trust, Treatment and Community

Stage 4 colon cancer survivor Phil Scamihorn shares his inspiring journey to becoming cancer-free after a colon cancer diagnosis in 2012.
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Two Ways to Have a More Comfortable Colonoscopy

Learn how Michigan Medicine doctors are taking steps to make crucial colonoscopy screening a little easier.