Beth Uznis Johnson
Johnson was a previous Health Lab contributor
Illuminate
An Elegant Dance
Rogel Cancer Center researcher, Nisha D’Silva, BDS, MSD, PhD, explains that cancer neuroscience explores the two-way relationship between cancer and the nervous system, showing how nerves can affect tumor behavior locally and throughout the body.
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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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Breast Cancer Screening 101: Guidelines, Tools and Facts to Be ‘Breast Self-Aware’
All women should know about their breast cancer risk — a factor that varies with age and family history. Learn about when, how and why to get screened.
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A Case for Second Opinions in Cancer Care
After a serious diagnosis elsewhere, a patient turned to Michigan Medicine, where a cancer surgeon’s careful review found only precancerous cells — with no major surgery needed.
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Ovarian Cancer Survivor: Early Detection, Attitude Are Crucial
Following doctor’s orders — plus a steady dose of faith and positivity — helped a mother of five overcome a stage 4 diagnosis. Now, she’s working to educate others.
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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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What Kids of Different Ages Understand About Cancer
From toddlers to teens, young people process news of a parent’s cancer diagnosis differently. Learn how perceptions evolve over time — and strategies for conversation.
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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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How Music Therapy Complements Cancer Care
Skilled musicians provide therapeutic power in a health care setting. Learn more about the unique artistic partnership.
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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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Sharing the News of Cancer: Three First-Person Reflections
Delivering & receiving cancer diagnosis can be hard. Learn more about sharing bad news with three cancer diagnosis stories from patients, families, and doctors.
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Portraits of Progress: a Prostate Cancer Patient Documents His Treatment
Rodney documented his prostate cancer treatment by taking a picture after every chemotherapy treatment. Learn more about Rodney's prostate cancer survival story.
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Complementary Cancer Therapies: Can They Really Help?
Complementary cancer therapies like art therapy & guided imagery sessions help lessen the discomfort of treatment. Here's more on complementary cancer treatments.
