Nicole Fawcett
Director of Communications, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer

Fawcett leads a team of communicators who produce targeted, innovative communication for the Rogel Cancer Center’s research and clinical enterprises. Prior to Michigan Medicine, Fawcett was a reporter at the Detroit News and editor for a web-based community for people with disabilities.
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A patient considering a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
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Study Finds ‘Striking’ Use of Double Mastectomy
One in six early stage breast cancer patients choose double mastectomy. Learn about unnecessary bilateral mastectomy and why patients choose to have it.
 Pink graphic for oropharyngeal cancer awareness
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Predicting Throat Cancer Recurrence with a Blood Test
U-M study finds biomarkers that may signal throat cancer recurrence. Learn how the ratio of E7 antibodies may help predict oropharyngeal cancer recurrence.
 A breast cancer patient deciding whether to get implant reconstruction to autologous reconstruction
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More Complications, Less Satisfaction in Breast Cancer Patients Who Have Radiation and Implants
A study on breast reconstruction after radiation therapy compares implant reconstruction to autologous reconstruction. Lean more about this breast cancer study.
 Silhouette of a child's head and brain
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Going Beyond Genetics Yields Clues to Challenging Childhood Brain Cancer
New research finds 80 percent of pediatric hindbrain ependymomas had reduced levels of H3K27me3. See how this discovery could help treat childhood brain tumors.
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Forbes’ $17.5 million gift to stimulate cancer research
A $17.5 million gift establishes the Forbes Institute for Cancer Discovery
 1 in 50 new cancer drugs fail clinical trials
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Why So Many Promising New Cancer Drugs Fail in Clinical Trials
49 out of 50 new cancer drugs fail cancer clinical trials. See why a U-M oncologist believes the oncology clinical trial failure rate is so high.
 Scientist in a lab with EGFL6-blocking antibodies
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New Target Could Halt Growth and Spread of Ovarian Cancer
Researchers have shown the EGFL6 protein helps ovarian cancer spread. Learn more about ovarian cancer treatment and prevention using EGFL6-blocking antibodies.
 Illustration depicting women's scores on the 21-gene recurrence score assay
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Precision Medicine Test for Breast Cancer Helps Guide Chemotherapy Decisions
Learn how oncologists are personalizing breast cancer treatment, including whether or not chemotherapy is used, based on the 21 gene recurrence score assay test.
 Graphic of antioxidant supplements
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Should Cancer Patients Take Antioxidant Supplements?
Antioxidant supplements could make cancer worse in cancer patients. Learn how antioxidants may fuel cancer and find more information on antioxidants and cancer.
 Scientists working together for the cancer moonshot initiative
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How a Database and Collaboration Might Move the Needle on Liquid Biopsies
U-M is participating in the Blood Profiling Atlas, part of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. Learn how U-M is using liquid biopsies and contributing to the atlas.
 Oncologist and primary care physician working together on cancer treatment
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One-Third of Breast Cancer Patients Consult PCPs About Treatment Options
Breast cancer patients are consulting with their primary care physicians on cancer treatment. See how oncologists and PCPs can provide better collaborative care.
 Diane Simeone, M.D., co-chair of the committee on pancreatic cancer clinical trials
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Giving Pancreatic Cancer Patients More Shots on Goal
National initiative seeks to improve pancreatic cancer clinical trials and pancreatic cancer treatment. Learn more about clinical trials for pancreatic cancer.
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African-American Men More Likely to Develop Rarer Type of Esophageal Cancer
Understanding who has the highest risk of rare cancers, including squamous cell esophageal cancer, suggests a potential for targeted screening recommendations.
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How a Small Implanted Device Could Help Limit Metastatic Breast Cancer
Learn about a small implanted device capable of detecting and treating metastatic breast cancer earlier and how this technology could improve survival rates.
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When Prostate Cancer Spreads, Life Doesn’t Have to Stop
Despite having stage 4 prostate cancer, 74 year old Woods Brown remains active by fishing and planting. Learn more about Woods and living with prostate cancer.
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