The Press Room

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute welcomes Wasif Saif, M.D., MBBS , as the new leader of the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Multidisciplinary Team and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal (GI) and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Dr. Saif is a world-renowned hematologist and oncologist specializing in GI cancers, experimental therapeutics and pharmacogenetics. He joined Karmanos on March 1, 2024. “Karmanos Cancer Institute is a trailblazer in cancer research and has been a m...

WWJ Karmanos makes seeing a genetic counselor convenient for everyone. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to utilize the Karmanos Cancer Genetics Counseling Service . Courtney Kokenakes, MS, LCGC , licensed genetic counselor, explained how appointments with genetic counselors are fashioned. She’ll be available to chat with you at the Screening Saves Lives: Cancer Screening and Educational Event at the Weisberg Cancer Center in Farmington Hills on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Screening Save...

WWJ Karmanos is hosting its Screening Saves Lives: Cancer Screening and Educational Event at the Weisberg Cancer Center in Farmington Hills. Participants may receive breast cancer screenings, including mammograms, colorectal screening consultations, free head and neck examinations, and wellness checks. They can also speak to a genetic counselor about their potential risk for cancer. Courtney Kokenakes, MS, LCGC , licensed genetic counselor at the Karmanos Cancer Genetics Counseling Service , explained w...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is partnering with Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine, CrossFit Petoskey and McLaren Northern Michigan to offer cancer survivors 12 weeks of physical activity classes. These free classes are provided as part of an exercise program introducing the sport of CrossFit to cancer survivors. The CAPABLE team seeks 20 cancer survivors to participate in the Cross-Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) program. Previous exercise ex...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , in partnership with the Detroit Tigers and McLaren Health Care, the official health care system of the Tigers, continues the tradition of “Pink Out the Park” during the Saturday, June 8 game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park. This special event has raised awareness for breast health for the past 12 years, celebrating survivors and honoring the legacies of those who have fought courageously. Breast cancer survivors will take part in a special pre-g...

Patient Power Endometrial hyperplasia is the crowding of glands in the endometrium, making the lining thicker. Symptoms may include heavy and extended periods, bleeding between menstrual cycles, a change in the length of the period, and bleeding after menopause. If left untreated, there could be a risk of cancer. Ira Winer, M.D., Ph.D., FACOG , gynecologic oncologist and member of the Gynecologic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team , explains the types of endometrial hyperplasia and the recommended treatmen...

Patient Power Radhika Gogoi, M.D., Ph.D. , gynecologic oncologist and member of the Gynecologic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, explained how most women who are diagnosed with endometrial cancer are postmenopausal. She suggested women should not ignore bleeding after going through menopause and pain that may persist or worsen over time. These can be symptoms of endometrial cancer. Read the article here .

Patient Power It’s estimated that about 4% of cancers that will be diagnosed in 2024 will be bladder cancer. Yusra Shao, M.D. , medical oncologist and member of the Genitourinary Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, explained what physicians do to understand if bladder cancer has spread to other areas of the body and the signs and symptoms of the disease. Read the article here .

WWJ Bob Marzolf was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2017 at 49 years old. It was found as he was being intubated for his second hernia surgery. They saw a small area on his tongue. This area concerned the doctor, who did further testing and then referred Marzolf to Syed Naweed Raza, M.D., FRCS(C), FACS , surgical oncologist, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and member of the Head and Neck Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos. Marzolf received a tongue transplant. Dr. Raza used a portion of his...

97.1 The Ticket | 1270 AM The Bet | 99.5 WYCD | 104.3 WOMC | ALT 98.7  Evita Singh, M.D. , diagnostic radiologist, director of breast imaging and member of the  Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team  at Karmanos, joined Sunday Edition during Women’s Health Month to talk about breast health. She encouraged women to forgive themselves if they have missed their mammograms, but to get their next one scheduled. Dr. Singh explained how every woman who gets a mammogram at the Women’s Wellness Cli...