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2007click date for desired release
January 19, 2007 - Are women seeing the most experienced breast cancer surgeons?
January 19, 2007- Prostate cancer clinical trial closes early
February 5, 2007 - MARCH 31: Ann Arbor Walk 4 Kids to help four local children's agencies February 14, 2007 - Health Minute: New treatments fight GVHD in bone marrow transplant patients March 1, 2007 - 12 myths about colon cancer March 5, 2007 - Prostate Cancer Foundation honors four from U-M March 5, 2007 - Health Minute Colon cancer risk: It's often all in the family March 7, 2007 - Researchers identify ovarian cancer biomarkers March 16, 2007 - Health Minute: Taking aim at a killer: U-M protocol targets aggressive brain cancer March 20, 2007 - Eat a delicious brunch, help cancer patients Spring to Life March 26, 2007 April 5, 2007 - Can science stop cancer before it starts? April 5, 2007 - Una fiesta for Latinas and health April 12, 2007 - Study pries into ovarian cancer's deadly secrets April 16, 2007 - New imaging method shows whether treatment for advanced prostate cancer is working, U-M study finds April 17, 2007 - New analysis on two countries' models to tackle genetic testing for breast cancer April 18, 2007 - Microbes start immune response by sneaking inside cells April 24, 2007 - U-M researchers awarded inaugural American Association for Cancer Research Team Science Award May 3, 2007 - Former EarthLink CEO leaves legacy for adrenal cancer May 16, 2007 - U-M breast oncology program benefits from televised fund-raiser May 18, 2007 - Multiple myeloma clinical trial closes early June 4, 2007 - U-M study finds lymphoma drug effective over long term June 4, 2007 - An inspiration: two relapses, five years of chemo, and a Ph.D. June 5, 2007 - Can a Mediterranean diet help prevent colon cancer? June 6, 2007 - U-M researchers discover gene switched off in cancer can be turned on June 29, 2007 - 2nd Annual 2007 University of Michigan Men's Fantasy Football Experience July 3, 2007 - Across the world, people 'virtually' come together to fight sarcoma; Ann Arbor event set for July 7
July 19, 2007 - PET scan shows during treatment if radiation is shrinking lung tumor, U-M study shows July 20, 2007 - Effective drug to prevent prostate cancer does not interfere with sexual function for most men July 26, 2007 - U-M researchers identify gene involved in breast cancer
August 7, 2007 - U-M to use new device that detects small movements during radiation treatment for prostate cancer August 16, 2007 - U-M's Daniel Hayes wins inaugural Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award August 28, 2007 - Health Minute: U-M expert offers parents facts about HPV and the new vaccine for girls August 23, 2007 - Little-known bits of RNA help master tumor-suppressor gene do its job, U-M cancer researchers find
September 5, 2007 - Health Minute: African-American men and prostate cancer: Higher risk and understudied September 5, 2007 - Well-known scribe of gene instructions is also key player in cell's ability to detect and repair DNA damage
September 12, 2007 - The Sixth Annual Men's Event September 12, 2007 - Drug known to reduce prostate cancer risk also aids early diagnosis of aggressive form of the disease September 20, 2007 - 3rd Annual Fund-raiser to benefit the University of Michigan Department of Urology
September 21, 2007 - U-M candle lighting event remembers those who have died from cancer or a blood disorder September 26, 2007 - With $22 million gift from retail pioneer, U-M Health System launches A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute
October 1, 2007 - Breast cancer stories from U-M Cancer Center October 8, 2007 - Stem cell discovery could aid search for how stomach cancer begins October, 8, 2007 - Researchers find new gene linked to breast cancer
October 12, 2007 - 2 UMHS researchers selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators
October 29, 2007 - Clicking your way to better health: New U-M Web site makes eating better easier November 1, 2007 - U-M lung cancer researcher part of team honored for early detection guideline November 9, 2007 - The top killer cancer you don’t know about: November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month November 12, 2007 - Caregivers benefit from cancer support programs
December 4, 2007 - U-M researchers find new marker to identify cancer stem cells December 13, 2007 - Putting risk in perspective: Do people make better decisions when they understand average risk? December 21, 2007 Health Minute: Most breast cancer surgeons don't talk to patients about reconstruction options, U-M study finds
2008click date for desired release
February 4, 2008 - U-M researchers identify cells that cause nervous system disease February 5, 2008 - Black History Month a time to discuss breast cancer risks February 8, 2008 - New, non-invasive prostate cancer test beats PSA in detecting prostate cancer, researchers report
March 4, 2008 - U-M researchers ID promising new cancer drug March 5, 2008 - Blayney elected ASCO president for 2009-2010 term March 12, 2008 - U-M researcher honored for progress in cancer prevention, detection and treatment
March 19, 2008 - Type of prostate cancer treatment affects quality of life, multicenter study finds March 25, 2008 - New mathematical model offers smarter way to understand how information travels in cells
April 8, 2008 - Secrets of cellular signaling shed light on new cancer stem cell therapies April 8, 2008 - U-M named Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers April 24, 2008 - 2 U-M scientists receive Kimmel Scholar grants for cancer research May 12, 2008 - HPV linked to better survival in tonsil, tongue cancer, U-M study finds May 14, 2008 - Register now for U-M's Women's Football Academy May 14, 2008 - Health Minute: Blacks not receiving chemotherapy for rectal cancer, despite seeing cancer specialists, U-M study finds May 27, 2008 - 6 health systems already on board for proton beam consortium May 30, 2008 - Quality of life predicts cancer survival June 5, 2008 - Mich. proton beam consortium meets first CON deadline
June 12, 2008 - Metro Health, U-Michigan Health System announce joint venture for radiation oncology care June 20, 2008 - Absence or low function of CHFR gene in breast cells sets stage for abnormal cell division and cancer
July 9, 2008 - Patients unaware of link between smoking and bladder cancer
July 11, 2008 - Cancer drug shows promise against graft-versus-host disease July 16, 2008 - Gene panel predicts lung cancer survival, study finds July 16, 2008 - U-M Breast Oncology Program benefits from televised fund-raiser
September 5, 2008 - Computerized reminder system drove up colon cancer screening rates, U-M study found September 15, 2008 - Gene therapy for chronic pain enters first human trial September 26, 2008 - St. Baldrick's Foundation Announces $330,000 funding of St. Baldrick's Scholar at the University of Michigan Health System September 26, 2008 - U-M researcher receives $1.5M New Innovator Award from NIH
October 9, 2008 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month story ideas November 18, 2008 - Latinas more likely to regret breast cancer treatment decisions November 18, 2008 - U-M researchers ID molecule linked to aggressive cancer growth, spread November 30, 2008 - Lung cancer needs awareness too December 8, 2008 - Confusing risk information may lead to poor cancer treatment choices December 8, 2008 - Married men more likely to be screened for prostate cancer
December 8, 2008 - Adult survivors of childhood leukemia have lower bone mineral density, study finds December 10, 2008 - U-M recognized for myeloma research
December 16, 2008 - Low income men diagnosed more often with advanced prostate cancer
December 24, 2008 - Ken Pienta, MD, new associate dean, clinical & translational research
click date for desired release January 6, 2009 - Protein's essential role in repairing damaged cells revealed January 6, 2009 - Men's Fellowship Breakfast scheduled for Jan. 10 January 12, 2009 - U-M researchers discover new genes that fuse in cancer January 12, 2009 - Carol Bradford, M.D., named new chair of Dept. of Otolaryngology January 13, 2009 - Researchers unravel protein's role in lymphoma January 13, 2009 - U-M receives $8M for cancer communications research January 23, 2009 - Two U-M cancer researchers share Damon Runyon Foundation award January 30, 2009 - Physics, math provide clues to unraveling cancer February 3, 2009 - Rare skin tumor behaves differently than melanoma February 4, 2009 - 19% of women don't receive recommended radiation after mastectomy February 11, 2009 - Researchers discover metabolite linked to aggressive prostate cancer March 2, 2009 - U-M researchers ID gene involved in pancreatic cancer March 18, 2009 - Agilent, U-M partner on research to attack prostate cancer using systems biology March 20, 2009 - David Sherman: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee April 2, 2009 - Health choices predict cancer survival, U-M study finds April 8, 2009 - High-dose radiation improves lung cancer survival, U-M study finds April 8, 2009 - More intense bladder cancer treatment does not improve survival, U-M study finds April 13, 2009 - Deaf community has poor cancer prevention knowledge, U-M study finds April 13, 2009 - HHMI award lets U-M biochemist explore big ideas April 20, 2009 - New imaging analysis predicts brain tumor survival April 24, 2009 - U-M Cancer Center names Gruber to head prevention program April 29, 2009 - U-M head football coach to lead June 13 Women's Football Academy May 11, 2009 - 29% of cancer studies report conflict of interest May 22, 2009 - U-M hosts Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration June 7 May 28, 2009 - U-M researchers part of cancer 'dream team' June 1, 2009 - Researchers find breast cancer gene that's blocked by blood pressure drug June 1, 2009 - U-M researchers link pathway to breast cancer stem cells June 1, 2009 - Most common brain cancer may originate in neural stem cells June 4, 2009 - Study gives clues to how adrenal cancer forms June 4, 2009 - Short-course radiotherapy effective for painful vertebral bone metastases June 4, 2009 - Lawrence receives radiation oncology award June 5, 2009 - U-M breast oncology program benefits from televised fund-raiser June 8, 2009 - Women under-represented in cancer research, U-M study finds June 15, 2009 - Two U-M doctors awarded grants from Melanoma Research Alliance June 16, 2009 - African Americans have fewer colorectal cancer specialists available June 24, 2009 - Local church to host cancer awareness event June 25, 2009 - U-M study finds voice box can be preserved, even with the largest cancers July 7, 2009 - Why do blacks fare worse with cancer? Access, economics not the whole story August 3, 2009 - Form and Function August 4, 2009 - Finding key to cancer drug Gleevec's limitations August 13, 2009 - MRI may cause more harm than good in newly diagnosed early breast cancer August 13, 2009 - Men's Fellowship Breakfast to focus on sexual function, physical activity August 20, 2009 - Disparities in cancer care reflect hospital resources, U-M study finds August 31, 2009 - Family, friends may impact breast cancer surgery decision, U-M study finds September 11, 2009 - New method monitors early sign of oxidative stress in cancer September 22, 2009 - New reconstruction method makes speaking, eating possible after tonsil cancer surgery, U-M study shows September 22, 2009 - U-M doctor chosen for innovative training program in cancer research September 23, 2009 - Study looks at using the immune system to reduce prostate cancer risk September 25, 2009 - U-M researchers earn $6.9M NIH 'transformative' grant September 25, 2009 - Pink light bulbs support breast cancer research September 30, 2009 - Paul Marks Prize Recognizes Three Young Cancer Researchers October 5, 2009 - Breast reconstruction varies by race, U-M study finds October 5, 2009 - U-M candle lighting event remembers those who have died from cancer or a blood disorder October 7, 2009 - Rare head and neck cancer linked to HPV, study finds October 8, 2009 - Radiation costs vary widely by delivery, U-M study finds October 14, 2009 - Study examines mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery rates October 22, 2009 - Traveling quilts support scientific research, enrich community spaces October 28, 2009 - U-M, Beaumont open study of drug for advanced breast cancer October 28, 2009 - 2 from U-M elected to Institute of Medicine October 30, 2009 - U-M study uncovers key to how 'triggering event' in cancer occurs October 31, 2009 - Study confirms higher risk of pancreatic cancer in Lynch syndrome families November 17, 2009 - Annual Screening Mammography Continues to be Recommended in Updated NCCN Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis November 17, 2009 - Tests for colon cancer in colitis patients may lead to excessive treatment November 30, 2009 - Women researchers less likely to receive major career funding grants December 2, 2009 - High-risk women reluctant to take tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer December 8, 2009 - Spices halt growth of breast stem cells, U-M study finds December 9, 2009 - Tips for hard times: When the health care crisis gets personal December 10, 2009 - Definitive study confirms chemo benefit in postmenopausal breast cancer December 18, 2009 - 9 tips for healthy holiday eating
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