Spring, 2013

Patient Shoshana Phillips started a non-profit organization to help other Native American cancer patients and their children cope with the diagnosis

Life Traditions
One Native American Gives Back

Detecting Distress
Patients find resources and relief through a new screening tool based on national guidelines

Relax and Distract
Borrow an Apple iPad tablet from the Patient Education Resource Center during your day at the Cancer Center

QR Codes 101
Unlocking the mysteriouis black squares

Carrying On With Cancer
Making rehabilitation a part of cancer care and survivorship

Make Your Life Matter
Simple lifestyle changes that can help you prevent cancer

Research Roundup
Find out about the latest in cancer research

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Pharmacist's Corner

STAYING COOL DESPITE HOT FLASHES

Both men and women may experience hot flashes and sweating from their cancer or cancer treatment. In people with cancer, hot flashes are most commonly associated with lower hormone levels from breast cancer or prostate cancer treatment. Other types of cancer that might also lead to hot flashes include carcinoid tumors, medullary thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer and renal cell cancer. Keep reading

Web Exclusives

Learn about the Walk for Health, an activity through Shoshana Phillip's Heritage of Healing. going to an new website

Find tips from the American Cancer Society on dealing with cancer-related distress. going to an new website

See what the National Cancer Institute is saying about adjusting to the distress associated with cancer. going to an new website

Cancer Center Resources

Learn about the Cancer Center's Voices of Art Gallery and the healing power of art.

Reserve an iPad for your next appointment at the Cancer Center.

mCancerTalk going to an new website
Subscribe to our new blog for regular news and updates from the U-M Cancer Center.

Cancer Center Recipes Just for You going to an new website
Browse our recipes, or create a customized search.