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A clinical trial of a new treatment for the blood cancer multiple myeloma is now underway. In 2008, U-M Cancer Center
physicians hope to begin a clinical trial of a new treatment targeted at stem cells in breast cancer. Eventually,
we hope to open clinical trials of stem cell-based treatments for all types of common cancer.
Currently, the Cancer Center is not enrolling new patients in these research studies. These are small studies
involving just a few patients with advanced cancer that has not responded to traditional therapy.
Where can I get more information about U-M cancer clinical trials?
Information is available on our
Clinical Trials web page. You can also call the Cancer AnswerLine at
800-865-1125.
The U-M Cancer Center has research teams working to identify cancer stem cells in every major type of cancer.
Our research suggests that stem cells from different types of cancer share important properties. So knowledge
gained from the study of stem cells in one type of cancer can be applied to other types of cancer, as well.
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Continue reading about stem cells in breast cancer or read about
stem cells in pancreatic cancer.
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