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Home > Clinical Trials and Research National Cancer Research MonthMay has been designated National Cancer Research Month. Take this opportunity to learn more about the
exciting research happening at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center and how you can get involved.
Cancer care today looks nothing like it did 50 years ago. For that matter, it's vastly different than it was 10 years ago.
Research has made possible fundamental discoveries and new advances that have led to lifesaving improvements in how we prevent,
detect and treat cancer.
Read our latest news releases on research: 29% of cancer studies report conflict of interest New imaging analysis predicts brain tumor survival High-dose radiation improves lung cancer survival More intense bladder cancer treatment does not improve survival Health choices predict cancer survival Researchers ID gene involved in pancreatic cancer Researchers discover metabolite linked to aggressive prostate cancer 19% of women don't receive recommended radiation after mastectomy Physics, math provide clues to unraveling cancer All News Releases The statistics bear this out: Both the number of people being diagnosed with cancer and the number of people dying from cancer is dropping, for both men and women. About cancer research:
Basic cancer research at U-M: Work being done in the labs
Clinical cancer research at U-M: Potential new treatments being tested today Cancer prevention and control research at U-M: Looking for new ways to detect or stop cancer Participate in cancer research:
Learn about clinical trials
Finding Hope in Science - U-M's Phase I/Translational Research Center From patient to participant Questions to ask before choosing a clinical trial Find a cancer clinical trial Resources:
Clinical trials information guide
American Association for Cancer Research - National Cancer Research Month National Cancer Institute - Clinical trials National Cancer Institute - Research and funding U-M Cancer AnswerLine, 800-865-1125 |
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