How Signals Get Inside Cancer Cells and Spur Aggressive Growth
A surprising finding explains how a crucial cancer gene impacts cell signaling to drive cancer growth.
May 11, 2018 6:00 AM
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Nicole Fawcett
Nicole Fawcett is the manager of cancer communication for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, overseeing media relations, marketing, web, internal communication, social media and publications for the center’s research and clinical enterprises. She leads a team of four communicators who produce targeted, innovative communication to meet the Cancer Center’s goals. Nicole joined Michigan Medicine in 2003. Prior to that, she was at the Detroit News and at a startup web-based community for people with disabilities.
Tight Federal Funding a Challenge and Opportunity for Cancer Research
A newly announced $150 million gift to the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center will help fill the gaps in federal funding and support high-risk, high-reward
March 30, 2018 6:00 AM
Some Breast Cancer Patients Missing Out on Genetic Counseling
A new study finds only half of women who could benefit from genetic testing get it, and often not before they have surgery.
March 12, 2018 3:00 PM
Why Basal Cell Tumors Return When Drug Treatment Stops
Researchers uncover a mechanism that explains why a Hedgehog inhibitor kills skin cancer, but not completely.
February 01, 2018 6:00 AM
Interactive Tool Can Help Educate Cancer Patients on Their Options
Breast cancer patients who used an interactive website were more informed about options and felt better prepared to make a treatment choice.
January 30, 2018 6:00 AM
Who Might Benefit from Immunotherapy? Study Suggests Possible Marker
PD-L1 in cells within the tumor microenvironment and lymph nodes may matter more than PD-L1 in tumors, researchers report in a new study.
January 16, 2018 3:00 PM
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Daniel Orringer, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
