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Cancer

Cancer isn't a single disease, but many different diseases in which the body's cells grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body. The Rogel Cancer Center pulls together experts from a number of fields to diagnose and treat these different forms of cancer.  

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Your Michigan Answer for Cancer

Cancer can affect anyone -- and it affects not only the organs of the body, but the whole person and the whole family. 

The Rogel Cancer Center has a long history of top-quality clinical care, scientific excellence, clinical research and cancer control research. Providing the right care and support for cancer patients includes not only the latest in clinical care, but also treating them like part of our own family. In everything we do, our goal is to reduce the burden of cancer. 

Below is a list of our areas of care, as well as a list of conditions, treatments, programs and resources.   You can also browse an A-Z list of cancer types.

 

 

See below for a list of cancer types (conditions), treatments, programs and additional resources to help you learn more about your particular cancer and how we can help you.  If you're interested in childhood cancer, please visit our Pediatric Cancer page.

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Cancer AnswerLine: 800-865-1125

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You'll find easy-to-understand handouts, videos, websites, and apps. Everything here has been created or reviewed and approved by University of Michigan Health doctors and healthcare providers.

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News & Stories

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FDA-approved drug offers hope for patients with polycythemia vera, a rare bone marrow disorder

FDA-approved rusfertide offers new hope for polycythemia vera patients by reducing phlebotomy dependence, easing symptoms, and improving daily life.
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Pediatric patient treated for rare kidney cancer

When 18-month-old Maria was diagnosed with an exceptionally rare kidney cancer, specialists at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital created a customized treatment plan that saved her life.
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U-M alumni return from Central Asia to seek treatment for their child at Mott

After a leukemia diagnosis overseas, a young girl returned to Michigan for expert pediatric cancer care at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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Specialized care helps patient navigate rare liposarcoma diagnosis

Specialized care helps a Michigan Medicine patient navigate a rare liposarcoma diagnosis.
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Blood-based multi-cancer screening tests: Ready for primetime?

Blood-based multi-cancer screening tests may hold promise, but U-M experts recommend proven cancer screening methods and genetic risk assessment first.
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New oral nanomedicine boosts effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies

University of Michigan researchers developed an oral drug that can increase the ability of T cells to attack tumors. The drug uses the microbial metabolite 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, which is derived from dietary fiber.
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Questions about cancer?

Contact our Cancer AnswerLine™ at 800-865-1125. You'll talk to a nurse with years of experience in cancer care.

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