University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

12/11/2025

Regular physical activity can help lower your cancer risk and improve treatment outcomes for people after a diagnosis. 🌳👟

Dr. Angela Fong, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and member of the Rogel Cancer Center, shares tips for how to begin an exercise routine below.

A director of exercise and health behavior in oncology shares ways to help cancer survivors live longer and better lives by incorporating exercise and other physical activity into everyday routines.

12/09/2025

We want to hear from you! Complete our annual community survey here for a chance to win one of ten $50 gift cards: michmed.org/XWJZq

Your responses help our Community Outreach and Engagement team learn more about your interests to provide better programming for you. Open to ALL Michigan residents - be sure to submit your responses before 1/1/2026 for a chance to win.

12/05/2025

In 2020, eight-year-old Kaley Ihlenfeldt was diagnosed with DMG, an aggressive pediatric brain tumor with historically no effective treatments. Determined to find options, Kaley’s family connected with Dr. Koschmann’s clinical trial of ONC201—now known as dordaviprone, the first FDA-approved therapy for recurrent DMG.

As part of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Report for 2025, Dr. Carl Koschmann is featured in a new video highlighting Kaley's journey.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/28ykk.

12/05/2025

Having a prostate biopsy can bring on anxiety and discomfort. In the latest Cancer Aware podcast, urologist Dr. Chad Ellimoottil, talks about the the procedure and how it has changed to improve the patient experience. Listen to the entire episode here: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/cancer-aware/understanding-prostate-biopsy

12/04/2025

Incorporate cancer prevention in your holiday cooking with these tips!

🥦 Eat a plant-based diet
These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and cancer-protection chemicals that help the body run efficiently.

🍣 Choose fats wisely
Include more monounsaturated fats (nuts/seeds, avocado, olives/olive oil) and omega 3 fatty acids (salmon, mackerel, tuna, swordfish).

🌭 Avoid processed meats
These have been shown to increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

🌶 Use herbs and spices in food preparation
Add flavor and beneficial cancer-protection chemicals to your food without added sodium!

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday — a day to come together to make a real impact! Join us in supporting projects that help people feel better, live longer, and make the most of life:

➡️ Go Blue Wear Pink
➡️ Michigan Mitten Project
https://victors.us/givingtuesday2025

Your gift matters more than ever. Click to learn more and give today! 💙💛

11/26/2025

There's no better time to talk about your family's health history than when your loved ones are sitting around the table together.

Take the upcoming holidays as an opportunity to discuss and record any health issues in your family’s history. Having this knowledge can help your health care provider ensure you get the care you need. Find tips on starting the conversation here:

The holidays are a great time to discuss your family's medical history. Learn the importance of discussing your family's health history & how to bring it up.

11/26/2025

The community of microbes, called microbiome, in the gut may influence how patients with pancreatic cancer respond to treatment.

Dr. Daley discusses common misconceptions about “healthy” microbes, the role of microbiomes in pancreatic cancer and future research directions.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/jVYjJ.

11/24/2025

Linda Rossi was initially diagnosed with lung cancer. Four years after her initial treatment, a rogue cancer cell developed into a brain tumor.

Rossi moved from California to Michigan to seek treatment at U-M Health and, with the help of Drs. Kalemkerian and Lawrence, is now cancer-free.

Read more: https://michmed.org/DQRY3.

11/21/2025

Preventing lung cancer can start right at home. Exposure to radon—a colorless, odorless, and radioactive gas—is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

In Michigan, it’s estimated that every 1 in 4 houses have levels of radon that are too high. Testing your home for radon is recommended every two years. MDHHS offers radon testing kits at sites across the state: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/indoor-radon