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Cancer is a beginning.

From every struggle to every challenge, we believe cancer is a beginning. And we’re with you every step of the way. At the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, we specialize in providing cancer care that you cannot get anywhere else. We are the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in metro Detroit. With access to more than 250 promising new cancer-specific treatments found only at Karmanos, we give you your best chance forward.

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Your Best Chance at beating cancer.

Cancer Screening and Prevention at Karmanos

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At Karmanos, we know early detection is important since cancer is most treatable in its early stages. Advocate for your health today and discover what screenings may be right for you.

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Prevention Program.

 

Cancer Care Is Close To Home

With specialized Karmanos Cancer Institute locations throughout Michigan and Northern Ohio, we offer the convenience of getting the quality of care you need and deserve near where you live.

Patient Tools

We believe that you should be empowered in managing your cancer care. With convenient tools that allow you to visit a physician on your laptop or mobile device, access your personal medical information, or find a doctor close to you, Karmanos Cancer Institute is your partner for life.

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Support Our World-Renowned Research

Karmanos physicians and scientists, in partnership with Wayne State University School of Medicine, dedicate themselves to researching the cancer breakthroughs of tomorrow. Please consider making a gift today to help accelerate treatments from the laboratory to the patient’s bedside — defining new standards of care and improving survivorship.

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Events

Karmanos Cancer Institute offers a variety of educational classes, support groups, integrative therapy classes, screenings, seminars and other special events to benefit you and your loved ones.

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The Latest From Karmanos Cancer Institute

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WJR The new U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommendations state that women should receive mammograms every other year starting at 40. Howe...

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Cancer Biology Graduate Student Advocates in DC for Continued Cancer Research Support

A fourth-year doctoral student in the Cancer Biology Graduate Program at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Barbara Ann Karmano...

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Fighting Back Against the Most Common Type of Cancer: Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. The type of skin cancer someone has can impact both their prognosis and treatment options. There ar...

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WJR | Women Now Advised to Get Mammogram Every Other Year Starting at 40

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Cancer History Project | Surviving Lung Cancer Focused Morhaf Al Achkar’s Career on Addressing Health Disparities

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WOLB | Prostate Cancer Among African American Men

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Patient Stories

Carolyn Holley

Karmanos Cancer Institute

“From the moment I stepped into Karmanos Cancer Institute, I knew I was at the right place. I could tell right away,” she said.

Kevin Moore

Karmanos Cancer Institute

In August 2020, it was easy to worry about an allergy or a tickle in the throat. With the coronavirus pandemic making headlines day after day, many people, including doctors, were cautious about re...

John Raithel

Karmanos Cancer Institute

"Whatever your Everest is, you can achieve it."
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