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U-M joins nation’s cancer centers in endorsement of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention

In response to low national vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center has joined 69 of the nation’s top cancer centers in issuing a statement urging for increased HPV vaccination for the prevention of cancer.

1 in 7 colorectal cancer patients diagnosed before recommended screening age

Nearly 15 percent of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer were younger than 50, the age at which screening recommendations begin.

Food preservative kills cancer cells, superbugs

A new University of Michigan study found that feeding rats a "nisin milkshake" killed 70-80 percent of head and neck tumor cells after nine weeks and extended survival, said Dr. Yvonne Kapila, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Thyroid Cancer Support Group

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, support groups have not been meeting in person. If you live in the Ann Arbor area, please visit the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor's website. They have a number of virtual programs for cancer patients, survivors and family.

Thyroid Cancer and Genetics

An abnormal gene has been found in patients with some forms of thyroid cancer., such as medullary thyroid cancer. If this cancer is diagnosed, the patient may have been born with a certain abnormal gene which may have led to the cancer. Family members may have also inherited this abnormal gene. Tests have been developed to determine who has the genetic defect long before any cancer appears. It is standard in the Multidisciplinary Endocrine Oncology Clinic to offer genetic counseling and a complete genetic evaluation to some of our thyroid cancer patients.

Support Thyroid Cancer Research

Since 1975, the number of people diagnosed with thyroid cancer has tripled. It is now the ninth most common cancer in the United States.

Although most patients survive thyroid cancer, the treatment can bring with it significant stress, work interruption, increased medical costs and, in some cases, long-lasting side effects related to treatment.

Risk Factors and Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer

Risk Factors

A risk factor is anything that affects a person’s chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors.

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