Publications for Patients

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Magazines, podcasts and articles

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The Rogel Cancer Center presents patient stories, articles, podcasts and videos providing information, advice and hope.  Browse below to access all we have to offer.  Check back often as we add new stories regularly.

Latest issue of THRIVE

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Cover of Spring 2026 Thrive

Thrive Magazine

Thrive is a twice-yearly publication featuring our patients and their stories of survivorship and experiences with cancer treatment and support services.

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Cancer Aware

Our podcast interviews cancer experts to raise awareness about issues related to cancer.

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Guided Imagery

Guided imagery is a gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination.

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News & Stories

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News Release

Pathway to Peace

Rogel Cancer Center support services offers a finger labyrinth—a small version of a walking labyrinth designed to be traced with your finger–can calm the nervous system and bring your mind to the present moment.
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News Release

Understanding Your Pathology Report

Get advice for what to do – and what not to do – when preparing for a surgery or biopsy, and when pathology results land in your patient portal.
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Health Lab

Medical students develop novel technological solutions for unmet patient needs

University of Michigan medical students showcased AI-driven healthcare innovation projects focused on melanoma support, transplant recovery and primary care access.
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News Release

No One is You and That is Your Power

After a low-grade glioma diagnosis and surgery at 35, Claire Sloma reflects on community, letting go of control and redefining success in life and work.
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News Release

Living In the Unknown

Rogel Cancer Center's Patient and Family Services offer therapists to help patients and families navigate cancer’s emotional impact, restore well-being and find renewed meaning.
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News Release

The Mindset of an Athlete

Steve Burns, a former soccer coach, shares how he faced a 2024 relapse of large B-cell lymphoma in his brain, adapting to CNS lymphoma treatment one round at a time.
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Health Lab

Researchers create new path to target hard-to-drug prostate cancer protein

University of Michigan researchers have identified a specific pocket within ERG, a driver of prostate cancer, and have developed a small molecule probe, called PBITE-1, that can bind to it.
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Health Lab

Study explains how colorectal cancer cells maintain high iron levels

How colorectal cancer cells maintain high iron levels, according to Michigan Medicine research.
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Health Lab

Receiving personalized treatment for a rare neuroendocrine tumor

Danielle Schuldt was diagnosed with a rare endocrine tumor and underwent surgery as part of her treatment. She now undergoes regular surveillance to monitor for cancer recurrence.
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Health Lab

Stopping Ewing sarcoma relapses where they start

Research on stopping Ewing sarcoma relapses through Michigan Medicine.