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Translational and Clinical Research

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Translational and Clinical Research Specific Aims

Aim 1: Molecular Approaches to Patient Care
Develop and apply state-of-the-art molecularly targeted approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Research

Excellence in Research, Education and Outreach

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The Rogel Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, a distinction held since 1991. Our excellence in clinical research, laboratory research, education, community outreach, and cancer prevention and control have led to this distinction.

Study finds rate of mastectomies decreases with adoption of breast tumor margin guidelines

In a dramatic shift since the publication of margin guidelines for breast cancer surgery, lumpectomy rates have substantially increased and more-aggressive surgical options have been used less often, a new study finds.

Genetic sequencing could influence treatment for nearly three-quarters of advanced cancer patients

A new analysis finds that nearly three-quarters of 500 patients with advanced cancer could be referred to a potential targeted treatment based on the results of a comprehensive analysis of their tumor’s genetic landscape.

Anti-estrogen therapy reduces risk of breast cancer recurrence

Daniel Hayes, M.D., Clinical Director of the Breast Oncology Program in the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, discusses the results of trials involving the use of anti-estrogen therapy for more than five years for breast cancer patients.

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Report: Adjuvant capecitabine therapy can improve outcomes in biliary tract cancer

In a randomized clinical trial conducted by researchers at University of Southampton, biliary cancer patients treated with capecitabine as adjuvant therapy lived, on average, more than a year longer than those who were only observed, according to a post in HemOnc Today.

Regular tree nut consumption linked to improved colon cancer survival

The Daily Mail reports that a new study, released in advance of the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, links the regular consumption of tree nuts such as almonds, cashews and Brazil nuts, to better outcomes for colon cancer patients.

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