Breast Cancer Patients Report Heavy Financial Toll of Treatment
Patients feel providers do not adequately address concerns about the cost of cancer treatment, which can heighten anxiety during an already stressful time.
July 23, 2018 7:00 AM
Nicole Fawcett
Director of Communications, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer
Fawcett leads a team of communicators who produce targeted, innovative communication for the Rogel Cancer Center’s research and clinical enterprises. Prior to Michigan Medicine, Fawcett was a reporter at the Detroit News and editor for a web-based community for people with disabilities.
Why Consistent Testing Methods Are Crucial for Liquid Biopsies
A new study helps set standards for RNA sequencing, improving standard practice and laying the foundation to move the field forward.
July 16, 2018 11:00 AM
Surgeons Influence Receipt of Genetic Testing After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Surveys of patients and their surgeons showed genetic testing rates ranged from 26 to 72 percent, depending on the surgeon.
July 03, 2018 11:00 AM
How Targeting Metabolism Can Defeat Cancer Stem Cells
New research explains why stem cells become resistant to cancer treatment and opens a clever new way to go after them.
July 03, 2018 11:00 AM
Researchers Pinpoint New Subtype of Prostate Cancer
Tumors with alterations in the CDK12 gene were more responsive to immunotherapy, suggesting a precision medicine approach.
June 14, 2018 11:00 AM
Genome’s Dark Matter Sheds Light on Prostate Cancer Challenge
Researchers identify a lncRNA that provides insight into a key driver of prostate cancer — and a potential target for future therapy.
May 28, 2018 11:00 AM
