University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

12/19/2025

Screening saves lives. As the new year begins, prioritize your preventive health by scheduling your regular screenings. 🗓

Have questions? Call our Cancer AnswerLine at 800-865-1125 or email: CancerAnswerLine@med.umich.edu

12/18/2025

Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive brain tumor in adults. One of the biggest challenges with treatment is the blood-brain barrier, which makes it difficult to measure whether a treatment approach is working.

U-M researchers have developed a microfluidic device can be used to determine the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs in patients with glioblastoma.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/dYQeq.

12/17/2025

Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Over 80% of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancers. Many gene mutations are associated with non-small cell lung cancer, including the gene KRAS, which is important for cell growth and division and is mutated in 30% of cases.

University of Michigan researchers found a new protein target and developed a drug to treat non-small cell lung cancers that have KRAS mutations.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/eQ595.

12/16/2025

We want to hear from you! Complete our annual community survey here for a chance to win one of ten $50 gift cards: michmed.org/XWJZq

Your responses help our Community Outreach and Engagement team learn more about your interests to provide better programming for you. Open to ALL Michigan residents - be sure to submit your responses before 1/1/2026 for a chance to win.

12/11/2025

Regular physical activity can help lower your cancer risk and improve treatment outcomes for people after a diagnosis. 🌳👟

Dr. Angela Fong, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and member of the Rogel Cancer Center, shares tips for how to begin an exercise routine below.

A director of exercise and health behavior in oncology shares ways to help cancer survivors live longer and better lives by incorporating exercise and other physical activity into everyday routines.

12/05/2025

In 2020, eight-year-old Kaley Ihlenfeldt was diagnosed with DMG, an aggressive pediatric brain tumor with historically no effective treatments. Determined to find options, Kaley’s family connected with Dr. Koschmann’s clinical trial of ONC201—now known as dordaviprone, the first FDA-approved therapy for recurrent DMG.

As part of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Report for 2025, Dr. Carl Koschmann is featured in a new video highlighting Kaley's journey.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/28ykk.

12/05/2025

Having a prostate biopsy can bring on anxiety and discomfort. In the latest Cancer Aware podcast, urologist Dr. Chad Ellimoottil, talks about the the procedure and how it has changed to improve the patient experience. Listen to the entire episode here: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/cancer-aware/understanding-prostate-biopsy

12/04/2025

Incorporate cancer prevention in your holiday cooking with these tips!

🥦 Eat a plant-based diet
These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and cancer-protection chemicals that help the body run efficiently.

🍣 Choose fats wisely
Include more monounsaturated fats (nuts/seeds, avocado, olives/olive oil) and omega 3 fatty acids (salmon, mackerel, tuna, swordfish).

🌭 Avoid processed meats
These have been shown to increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

🌶 Use herbs and spices in food preparation
Add flavor and beneficial cancer-protection chemicals to your food without added sodium!

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday — a day to come together to make a real impact! Join us in supporting projects that help people feel better, live longer, and make the most of life:

➡️ Go Blue Wear Pink
➡️ Michigan Mitten Project
https://victors.us/givingtuesday2025

Your gift matters more than ever. Click to learn more and give today! 💙💛

11/26/2025

There's no better time to talk about your family's health history than when your loved ones are sitting around the table together.

Take the upcoming holidays as an opportunity to discuss and record any health issues in your family’s history. Having this knowledge can help your health care provider ensure you get the care you need. Find tips on starting the conversation here:

The holidays are a great time to discuss your family's medical history. Learn the importance of discussing your family's health history & how to bring it up.