The University of Michigan Health's Radiation Oncology Program offers radiation therapy to patients with cancer and non-cancerous conditions. It's led by a competent and caring team of physicians, nurses, certified radiation therapists, medical physicists and many other specialists who are committed to providing the best care for patients.

As a leader in treating patients with cancer and non-cancer conditions, providing cutting-edge treatments, we understand the importance of collaborative and compassionate care delivered by specialty experts. With U-M Health's renowned Rogel Cancer Center, we provide accessible care throughout the state of Michigan.

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University of Michigan’s Impact on the Future of Cancer Care

Four University of Michigan faculty members have served as president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, a rare distinction that only two other institutions can claim. ASCO is the world's leading professional organization for physicians and oncology professionals caring for people with cancer. In this episode, Nicole Fawcett, director of communications for the Rogel Cancer Center, sat down with four past ASCO Presidents and talked about the importance of the society, the impact it has had on cancer care and research as a whole and the impact here at U-M. Participants: Allen Lichter, MD, FASTRO Doug Blayney, MD Dan Hayes, MD Lori Pierce, MD

Radiation Oncology News & Stories

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Doctors treat lung cancer patient after cancer metastasized to her brain

Linda Rossi was initially diagnosed with lung cancer and moved to Michigan for treatment from U-M. She received surgery, but four years later the tumor spread to her brain, and she was treated with surgery and radiation.

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Radiation therapy for non-cancer diseases

An expert discusses the long time usage of radiation therapy for non-cancer diseases in other countries that are now available in the United States.

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Dietary changes could provide a therapeutic avenue for brain cancer

A team of researchers from Michigan Medicine tracked how glucose is used in glioblastoma tumor cells. They showed that dietary interventions can slow brain cancer growth in mice.

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Is lung cancer treatment working? This chip can tell from a blood draw

Using a chip to process blood samples, doctors can monitor the amount of cancer cells in a patient’s blood to determine how well a treatment is working by the fourth week, according to a new study.

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Treating prostate cancer without major side effects

Recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration, Pluvicto is a radionuclide-labelled drug administered to patients showing promising results.

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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.