University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

09/01/2025

September is Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, but thanks to advances in treatment and earlier detection, most men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer won't die from it.

Our Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer provides world-class care along every step of the journey, from diagnosis to survivorship. Learn more: https://weiserprostatecancer.org/

08/29/2025

Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in men.

Most patients who are diagnosed during earlier stages usually respond well to treatment. In some, however, the disease progresses to an aggressive, lethal form.

In a new study, U-M researchers identified cellular features that determine whether tumor cells respond to treatment.

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

08/28/2025

Coming up next month! In partnership with our Community Outreach and Engagement team, Bethel AME - Ann Arbor, MI will be hosting their inaugural Blue Sunday prostate cancer awareness event.

The event will feature an expert panel discussion around prostate cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and mental health support. The event is free and open to all.

Details
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: Noon-1 PM
Location: Bethel AME, 900 John A. Woods Drive, Ann Arbor

08/27/2025

The HPV vaccination is recommended for all children 11-12 years old, but it can be started as early as 9. Starting vaccination young allows for the best protection against HPV infection. If you weren't fully vaccinated as a child, you still may be able to complete your doses of the vaccine.

People 13-26 years old are still recommended to get their HPV vaccine if they weren't fully vaccinated when they were younger. Adults 27-45 who weren't fully vaccinated can talk to their doctor about whether getting the HPV vaccine would be beneficial. For more details about HPV vaccine recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hpv/hcp/recommendations.html

08/25/2025

📢 Calling all Physicians, Nurses, and Healthcare Professionals!

Join us for the Lung Cancer Symposium hosted by the Cancer Support Community Greater Ann Arbor.

An evening of connection, collaboration, and learning featuring updates in lung cancer care.

🗓 Date: October 23, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Venue by 4M
💲 Free of charge – includes dinner and drinks

✨ Featured Speakers:

Douglas Arenberg, MD – Rogel Cancer Center, Michigan Medicine

Samir Narayan, MD – Department of Radiation Oncology, Trinity Health

Angel Qin, MD – Rogel Cancer Center, Michigan Medicine

David Odell, MD, MMSC, FACS – Rogel Cancer Center, Michigan Medicine

👉 Space is limited! Register today by visiting:
🔗 cancersupportannarbor.org/symposium

📞 Questions? Call us at 734-975-2500

Let’s come together to advance collaboration and impact in cancer care! 💙

08/21/2025

Diffuse midline gliomas are aggressive tumors that begin in the brain or spinal cord.

For the first time, the FDA has approved a treatment for this disease. The drug ONC201 will bring new hope for patients with DMG.

Carl Koschmann answers questions about ONC201, the U-M research that led to the FDA approval and what this means for patients.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/WXd3Z

08/19/2025

The largest risk factor for liver cancer worldwide is infection with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV). All children and adults up to age 59 are recommended to get the HBV vaccine to prevent infection and liver cancer. Learn more about the HBV vaccine here: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-b/vaccination/index.html

08/12/2025

Dr. Todd Morgan (left below), urologic oncologist, recently was recognized by the Active Surveillance Patients International organization for his patient advocacy for active surveillance in prostate cancer patients. Read more: https://michmed.org/vQNRR
Photo: Howard Wolinsky of ASPI

08/11/2025

When Leah Koskinen was just 25, and a new mom, she was diagnosed with stage three melanoma in 2018.

After becoming cancer-free, she now spreads awareness about melanoma by advocating for sunscreen, wearing sun-shading hats and trying UV-blocking clothing.

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

08/11/2025

Coming up this Wednesday! Join the Turner Senior Wellness Program for a virtual healthy living presentation focusing on supporting a loved one with cancer. The program will take place from 10-11:30 AM and is led by the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor. Click here to register:

The Turner Senior Wellness Program promotes quality of life among older adults through social connection, wellness activities, health education and community resources.

08/06/2025

HPV is a very common infection in both women and men; however, women today are much more likely to be vaccinated. In addition to cervical cancer, the HPV vaccine can protect against throat cancer, a**l cancer, and pe**le cancer.

Regardless of your child's gender, everyone should be vaccinated against HPV to prevent future infections and related cancers. Read more: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/news/archive/why-young-men-need-get-hpv-vaccine

08/06/2025

Immunotherapy uses the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. However, many patients are resistant to this therapy, which poses a challenge to their treatment.

In a new study, U-M researchers have shown that inactivating CDK12/13, a key pathway, boosts the body’s immune response against tumors.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/yg4y3.