Nicole Fawcett
Director of Communications, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer
Fawcett leads a team of communicators who produce targeted, innovative communication for the Rogel Cancer Center’s research and clinical enterprises. Prior to Michigan Medicine, Fawcett was a reporter at the Detroit News and editor for a web-based community for people with disabilities.
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A ‘transformational time’ for thyroid cancer
For thyroid cancer, experts examine the current state of overdiagnosis, new therapies, health equity concerns and more.
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Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners’ quality of life
Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners’ quality of life, with people reporting pain, fatigue and sleep issues tied to missed work and medical bills
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Study offers clues to how cancer spreads to the brain
Michigan Medicine researchers used microfluidic devices to track what happens to cancer cells as they migrate and take root in the brain.
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Researchers use a new approach to hit an ‘undruggable’ target
Protein degrader shows promise against STAT5, which plays a role in leukemia and other cancers
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Researchers circumvent radiation resistance in subtype of brain tumors
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center researchers find ZMYND8 gene plays a critical role in conferring radiation resistance on brain tumors with IDH1 mutation.
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Researchers find promising new approach to stop intestinal problems caused by immune cells
New research suggests gastrointestinal diseases caused by immune system T cells could be mitigated by bolstering a common enzyme.
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Treatment enhances anti-leukemia effect of bone marrow transplant, reduces recurrence, study finds
In a clinical trial, adding interferon treatment with a bone marrow transplant bolstered outcomes for patients with advanced, high-risk leukemia.
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How a Little-Known Glycoprotein Blocks a Cancer Cell’s Immune Response
Targeting this inside-the-cell checkpoint could potentially improve response to cancer immunotherapy.
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Study Explains Why Patients with Cancer Spread to the Liver Have Worse Outcomes
The liver siphons critical immune cells to render immunotherapy ineffective; radiation to the liver may block this process.
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Patients Say Ask Before Using Medical Records for Research
A new study finds patients want to provide consent before researchers or hospitals use their medical records for research.
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What Did My Doctor Say? What to Do When You Don’t Understand
A Rogel Cancer Center doctor offers tips to help patients leave their oncology appointments understanding their treatment.
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New Patient Privacy Rules Could Disrupt Critical Research
In a new paper, researchers and ethicists urge policymakers to view immortal cells differently from other biospecimens as new rules go into effect.
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Woman’s Rare Diagnosis Prompts Sweeping Treatment to Target Cysts
HIPEC, a procedure that combines surgery and heated chemotherapy, gave Melissa Hough peace of mind after hundreds of cysts were removed from her abdomen.
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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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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.
