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6 Ways Lung Cancer Patients Can Fight Stigma
False notions about the disease can prompt an unsympathetic reaction from others and shame a patient. Shift the conversation with these positive strategies.
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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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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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Mobile Cancer Rehab Program Helps Patients Get Stronger
A specialized approach provides intensive physical therapy after chemotherapy, right in a patient’s hospital room. One man explains how the program gave him hope.
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‘Lung Backpack’ Could Give Young Patients Mobility and Time to Heal
Under development at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, the pediatric artificial lung could offer new hope for treating children with lung failure.
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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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8 Tips for Coping After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Balancing family life and cancer care can be a challenge. A Michigan Medicine counselor offers advice for navigating the process, from mental health to finances.
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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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A Traumatic Memory Can Be Near Impossible to Shake
Memories of trauma are unique because of how brains and bodies respond to threat.
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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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Mental Health May Predict Pain Levels After Breast Cancer Treatment
One of the most common lingering challenges of breast cancer treatment might be linked to past trauma, underscoring the need to address mental and physical health.
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10 Tips to Help Your Teen Sleep Better
A nationwide study finds many teens are sleep deprived. Find 10 tips for helping your teenager get more and better quality sleep, from the experts at Michigan Medicine.
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How to deal with kid's acne
Acne is a skin disorder that can occur at any age but is common in teenagers during puberty. It is caused by the blockage of pores (or hair follicles) in the skin and mostly occurs on the face, chest, and back...
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What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
Breast milk is uniquely made to meet your baby’s nutritional needs. When your baby is first born, he or she is in the process of developing an immune system to help fight diseases..
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Is your child ready for kindergarten?
Choosing a starting point for your child’s formal education is hard with so many choices available. Here's some guidance for parents.