Practical Matters

Whether it’s side effects from treatment or important questions that come up in between appointments, our care teams are always here for you. Here’s how to reach us.

You’ve got your cancer treatment plan and it looks great on paper. Now, how to put that plan into action? Just as every patient’s cancer diagnosis is unique, so are the details of your daily life around which to build a treatment plan that works for you.

Experts at University of Michigan Health recommend planning ahead, acting early and speaking up for change could help more people with serious illnesses and their families.

A cancer diagnosis invariably impacts patients’ work lives. Three Rogel patients discuss how they dealt with work-treatment balance in times of uncertainty, how they adjust when plans change dramatically and how the flexibility of remote work can make all the difference.

For patients with cancer receiving infusion therapy for the first time, the process may seem daunting. Cancer survivors who received treatment at the Rogel Cancer Center and infusion nurses demystify the experience by providing 10 helpful things to know ahead of time.

The pandemic may be over, but with a winter surge on the way, fewer treatments available that are effective against the latest variants and the possibility of large holiday gatherings on the horizon, COVID-19 could still easily cause problems. Here's some tips to help you keep yourself, and others, safe.

As the COVID pandemic continues, the Rogel Cancer Center -- and Michigan Medicine -- remains committed to providing safe and quality treatment. Don't be afraid to tell staff if you have COVID or COVID symptoms. We'll work with you to make sure it doesn't stop your cancer care. Don't be surprised if you're asked to have a virtual visit instead of being seen in-person. Our staff are also impacted by COVID and we are using all options to keep you safe.

The financial burden of cancer care is a growing issue. In fact, the topic has even sprouted a name to reflect its seriousness -- financial toxicity -- likening it to the toxicities of the treatments that kill cancer cells.

Rogel Cancer Center social workers and a patient navigator share how to manage the worries and constraints of living with cancer during the pandemic.

Like hospitals across the country, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center instituted changes throughout the entire organization in the wake of COVID-19 — some visible, some behind-the-scenes — to ensure we continue to provide excellent care while protecting patients and staff.