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The Rogel Cancer Center shares patient stories, expert articles, podcasts and videos designed to provide helpful information, practical advice and hope. Explore the resources below to hear personal perspectives, learn about cancer care and research, and find support for every stage of the cancer journey.

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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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Illuminate

Illuminate is Rogel Cancer Center’s annual magazine, showcasing the latest discoveries, promising advances and innovative work shaping the future of cancer research and care.

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News & Stories

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Health Lab

Talent show brings joy to kids at children’s hospital 

A weekly talent show at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital helps pediatric cancer patients and families find support, healing and happiness through music, magic, and creative expression.
News Release

Max Wicha set to retire after 46 years

After 46 years of service, Max S. Wicha, MD, founding director of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, will retire from the University of Michigan and move to emeritus status.
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Health Lab

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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Health Lab

Specialized care helps patient navigate rare liposarcoma diagnosis

Specialized care helps a Michigan Medicine patient navigate a rare liposarcoma diagnosis.
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Health Lab

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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Health Lab

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.