Shelley Zalewski

Independent communications professional Shelley Zalewski brings more than 25 years of experience to her assignments for the U-M Health System. A former director of marketing communications for the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shelley develops multimedia content used in patient education, physician-targeted communications, institutional advancement and branding. Recent assignments include clinical and research content related to cancer, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine and mental health, as well as policy messages on behalf of the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation.
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NSCLC patient Tori and her children
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‘I Had A Hunch’: Finding Cancer Care Thanks to a Rare Genetic Mutation
Married mother of three tells her NSCLC treatment story. Learn more about Tori's non-small cell lung cancer treatment including crizotinib and chemotherapy.
Graphic of the early symptoms of lewy body dementia
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What Doctors Should Ask Patients to Recognize Lewy Body Dementia
Diagnosing lewy body dementia can be difficult. Learn about the early neurological symptoms of LBD including waning attention, muscle rigidity, & hallucinations.
Ceremonial face-off at U-M hockey game to spread ALS awareness
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U-M Researchers, Fans and Hockey Players Team Up to Put ALS on Ice
ALS disease awareness was the focus of a U-M hosted hockey game. Learn more about Lou Gehrig’s disease, spreading ALS awareness, and how to help U-M ice ALS.
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Choosing Double Mastectomy, Even If Not Medically Necessary
Researchers explore why more women are having voluntary mastectomies and share insight into the decision making process of patients who elect a double mastectomy.
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How Physiatrists Help Cancer Patients During Recovery
Physiatrists use knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to treat patients for cancer symptom management and recovery. Read more about Physiatrists and cancer.
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Why Health Care Infrastructure Needs to Catch Up with Precision Medicine
Precision medicine using biomarkers is improving disease treatment, but health care systems are struggling to keep up. See one committee's recommendations.
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How a Pair of Blue Boxers Ended Up on Mount Kilimanjaro
After being diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer, John Loussia climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in support of U-M's Blue Boxer Fund. Learn more about John's journey.
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Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care: What the Research Tells Us
Complementary and integrative cancer treatments often lack scientific evidence to back up their use. Learn more about new research that might be changing that.
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Is Cellphone Use Linked to Brain Tumors?
A University of Michigan neuro-oncologist discusses studies that show no link between cell phone use and increased risk of brain tumors. See his take.
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With Radiation Therapy, It Pays to Stay on Schedule
University of Michigan doctor speaks to a recent study stressing the importance of staying consistent with radiation therapy treatment plans for cancer.
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