Tara Roberts

Tara Roberts is a freelance science writer from Moscow, Idaho, who works for universities around the country. She is also a novelist and newspaper columnist.
Tara Roberts
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Breast cancer patient encourages women to commit to their health

A Michigan Medicine patient learned as a young woman that she had a BRCA1 mutation. Her dedication to yearly mammograms helped her catch her cancer early.
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Testicular cancer patient encourages others

Zach Hiser, a testicular cancer patient, encourages fellow fans to get help if they have symptoms.
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Why are more young people being diagnosed with cancer?

An article discusses causes of early-onset cancer and ways to reduce your risk.
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New hope for patients with rare epilepsy

Thousands of children face seizures, developmental delays, and possible death from Dravet Syndrome. A new treatment built on Michigan Medicine research could help.