A Reason to Celebrate

From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, the holiday scramble can be daunting under even the best circumstances. But people coping with cancer face different stresses. We've assembled tips from patients, parents, survivors and social workers about how to make the best of the season.  Learn more.

U-M researchers ID molecule linked to aggressive cancer growth, spread

Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a genetic marker that controls an enzyme present in aggressive and metastatic cancer. The study suggests an absence of microRNA-101 is related to high expression of the protein EZH2 . . .  Learn more.

Point, Click, Relax: Guided imagery goes on-line; expands hours

Guided imagery has been shown to lower blood pressure, decrease stress hormones, help with chronic pain, enhance sleep, lessen side effects, boost the immune system and improve surgical recovery.  Learn more.

Latinas more likely to regret breast cancer treatment decisions

Latina women who prefer speaking Spanish are more likely than other ethnic groups to express regret or dissatisfaction with their breast cancer treatment, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Read more.