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- Today, we honor the freedom and progress of African Americans in the U.S. since the Emancipation Proclamation, while recognizing and working to end disparities in health and other systemic inequities that still remain.

Be sure to check out celebrations and events happening this week, including the Ypsilanti Juneteenth celebration: https://www.annarbor.org/event/ypsilanti-juneteenth-celebration/13899/

Are you interested in helping University of Michigan researchers learn more about how self-acupressure can impact pain and stiffness that some breast cancer treatments cause?

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are interested in joining a study you can do from home, email the ACUAIM research team at [email protected] or visit this website for more details: https://umhealthresearch.org/studies/HUM00241228

In this series, 'Genomic Testing for Improved Treatments in Breast Cancer', Drs Cobain and O’Shaughnessy provide insights into the evolving therapeutic landscape for early-stage . Watch more here: https://onclive.com/view/evolving-treatment-paradigms-for-early-stage-breast-cancers

Taking care of yourself as a cancer caregiver is often the hardest thing to do. However, taking the time to rest, re-energize, and lean on your support system is essential.

If the person you're caring for is a Michigan Medicine patient, all of the support services available to them are available to you. Learn more here: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/support/caregivers-and-family

June is both National Men's Health Month and Cancer Survivorship Month🎗

Click below to view Michael's cancer survival story ⬇ To this day, his faith, family and motivation to pursue a healthy lifestyle inspires him to keep moving every day and advocate for African-American men and early detection of cancer.

Movement, Motivation and Advocacy: Michael's Cancer Survival Story The week Michael Dudley was scheduled to compete in his first triathlon, he found out he had colorectal cancer. He chose to compete anyway, crossing the fini...

Researchers at the University of Michigan are finding that many patients may be encountering significant barriers to cancer care, even from their first phone call to a clinic.

Accessibility issues in cancer care Researchers at the University of Michigan are finding that many patients may be encountering significant barriers to cancer care, even from their first phone call to a clinic.

Cancer and the treatment process can impact your life in a variety of ways. Check out this list of survivorship resources to learn more about how to manage side effects and feel your best: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/support/survivorship/resources

June is National Cancer Survivorship Month🎗

Everyone who has been diagnosed with cancer is a survivor from that day forward. This month, celebrate the people in your life who have survived, lift up those who have been recently diagnosed, and learn more about the importance of survivorship care.

Find resources and more for survivors here: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/support/survivorship

Healing for cancer involves more than just medical treatment. At the Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer, the whole patient is the focus. Patients and caregivers have access to emotional guidance, physical rehabilitation, peer support, and educational resources to give comprehensive support. Find out more at www.weiserprostatecancer.org.

There will be some special guests today.

Heading outdoors with the kids on a warm summer day? Find out from a mom and melanoma survivor on her best advice to set kids on a path toward preventing skin cancer. 🔗 https://michmed.org/jWyqy

Check out this brief episode of the Cancer Aware podcast where University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center urological oncologist, Lindsey Herrel, MD, discusses what people should know about bladder cancer.

Bladder Cancer Awareness | Cancer Aware What to know about diagnosis, treatment and risk

Cancer Survivors Day is coming up soon (June 2, 2024)! The Rogel Cancer Center is co-hosting this upcoming event, alongside Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor.

This event is for anyone who has been impacted by cancer to connect with others and honor milestones in their cancer experience. Register for the free event here: https://www.cancersupportannarbor.org/survivorsday/

Researchers at the University of Michigan are seeking individuals diagnosed with breast cancer to participate in a 100% remote study exploring the impacts of acupressure on pain and joint stiffness caused by aromatase inhibitor therapies.

To see if you may be eligible to participate, email [email protected] or go to https://umhealthresearch.org/studies/HUM00241228

Innovation drives us. From state-of-the-art diagnostics to advanced surgical techniques and cutting-edge radiation therapy, we're pushing the boundaries to offer the best possible outcomes. Explore how our innovative treatments can make a difference in your journey to health at the Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer.
🔗 www.weiserprostatecancer.org

Many factors can make a person more likely to develop bladder cancer, but smoking is the most important one. About half of all bladder cancers are caused by smoking.

Learn more about bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment here: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/bladder-cancer/

This Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, check out Jeff's story of adaptation and resilience after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer of the bladder:

Adapting to Cancer to Serve His Community: Jeff's Story Jeff doesn't lead a normal lifestyle between being a masonry contractor, building his own home, and his adventurous spirit. So, when he was diagnosed with ne...

Running back for the Michigan Football, Donovan Edwards visited the Rogel Cancer Center’s infusion right before Mother’s Day to celebrate moms along with other patients during their treatment.

We thank him for stopping by and bringing so many smiles to the patients and caregivers that were there.

"Palliative care can be very useful regardless of where they are in their trajectory if they feel that all of their needs are not being met by their primary subspecialist or their primary care doctor."

👂Hear more from Dr. Maria Silveira on palliative care and hospice care on the latest Cancer Aware podcast. https://michmed.org/vk5Vj

There isn’t a screening test to help detect bladder cancer early, so it's important to know the signs and symptoms. Blood in the urine is never normal and should not persist after a short interval of treating for more common diseases, like kidney stones.

If symptoms persist, especially blood in the urine, evaluation from a specialist is crucial. Learn more: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/bladder-cancer/diagnosis-and-treatment

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month! The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 83,190 new cases of bladder cancer in the U.S. in 2024.

When caught early, the survival rates for bladder cancer are high. That's why it's important to get checked if you're experiencing signs or symptoms. Learn more: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/bladder-cancer/

At the Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer, every patient's journey is unique. We prioritize understanding you, your concerns, and your goals. With a strong foundation of trust and open communication, we tailor care plans that respect your individual needs and values. Let's navigate this journey together.

Learn more about our patient-centered approach: weiserprostatecancer.org

Have plans on Friday during lunch? Come out to Washtenaw Community College for an informative conversation on racial disparities in prostate cancer and skin cancer. Info below.👇

Check out this episode of the Cancer Aware podcast to learn more about pancreatic cancer. University of Michigan Health surgical oncologist, Dr. Hari Nathan, talks about pancreatic cancer treatment options and diagnosis.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness | Cancer Aware Preparedness: Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have developed a new urine-based test that addresses a major problem in prostate cancer: how to separate the slow growing form of the disease unlikely to cause harm from more aggressive cancer that needs immediate treatment.

New urine-based test detects high grade prostate cancer, helping men avoid unnecessary biopsies A new urine-based test addresses a major problem in prostate cancer: how to separate the slow growing form of the disease unlikely to cause harm from more aggressive cancer that needs immediate treatment.

Rogel Cancer Center researchers are at the forefront of research on pancreatic cancer. Led by a team of scientists and clinicians, our research program provides hope for finding treatments that improve pancreatic cancer outcomes.

View the below video to learn more about their work:

The Progress of Pancreatic Cancer Research Why has pancreatic cancer been so hard to cure? In this video, researchers explain that pancreatic cancer doesn’t have just one cause, that it is biologicall...

Did you know that smoking is one of the most important avoidable risk factors for pancreatic cancer? About 25% of all pancreatic cancers are believed to be caused by cigarette smoking.

If you're considering quitting, it's never too late to lower your risk. Find out more here: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/breaking-habits-beating-us/tobacco-how-quit

Interested in learning more about pancreatic cancer? Check out this brief video with surgical oncologist Dr. Hari Nathan on what you should know about pancreatic cancer and its treatment options:

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month and we talked with surgical oncologist Dr. Hari Nathan, on what you should know about pancreatic cancer and it'...