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For Gen Sheng Wu, Ph.D., a member of the Molecular Therapeutics Research Program at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and professor in the Department of Oncology and Pathology at Wayne State University School of Medicine, witnessing the research he began 20 years ago lead to a newly approved cancer treatment is a dream come true. ONC201, now renamed dordaviprone (ModeysoTM), was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 6, 2025, to treat a rare and aggressive brain cancer...

Among American men, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death after lung cancer. While early detection can make a significant difference, the decision to begin screening isn’t always straightforward and should involve a conversation with your doctor. Screening tests can help detect prostate cancer in its early stages, often before any symptoms appear. However, these tests are not designed to diagnose cancer on their own. If screening resul...

The  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , along with cancer centers and other organizations across the nation, recognizes and promotes awareness of three cancer types during September: Blood Cancer Gynecologic Cancer Prostate Cancer Thyroid Cancer Blood Cancer Awareness Month Blood cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. They occur in blood-forming cells, the bone marrow and the lymphatic system, which is a part of the immune system. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), ...

You want to talk, but the words won’t come out right. You go to call someone, but the phone is blurred and you feel dizzy. These are all symptoms of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), more commonly known as a “mini-stroke.” “Symptoms of a TIA or a stroke can include one-sided numbness, weakness, facial asymmetry, speech difficulty, slurred speech, room spinning dizziness, vision loss, and gait imbalance,” said Dr. Cara Guminik, a neurologist at MSU Health Care , who cares for patients at McLaren Greater...

Sometimes, the rhythm of your heart is trying to tell you something is wrong, and it may be speaking to you in a language different from the “classic” symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest discomfort. “Some people only feel generalized anxiousness, fatigue, or intolerance to exertion,” said Dr. Eric Good , a cardiologist and electrophysiologist (heart rhythm specialist) at McLaren Greater Lansing . “However, for many patients, there are no symptoms at all. That’s where hom...

McLaren Greater Lansing has launched a pet therapy program, and leading the way is a very special pup. Jasper, a 6-year-old “Aussiedoodle” (Australian shepherd and poodle mix), visits the hospital every Tuesday with his handler, David Wilson. Jasper has been a certified therapy dog for four years and brings a calm, friendly presence wherever he goes. “His years of experience make him well suited for the hospital environment, where his quiet confidence and gentle demeanor immediately put people at ease,”...

Most children are going back to school this week, and as parents we feel relieved when the family goes back to a consistent routine. However, as the person that oversees lunch preparation you could be feeling the pressure of coming up with a quick but healthy lunch. You could even be dreading the whole lunch prep idea. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Here we have our top 5 suggestions to be successful this school year: The key to success? Food prep, food prep, food prep! You’ll be surprised how much...

McLaren Caro Region, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and the critical access hospital providing for the health of its community, and its McLaren Caro Region Foundation have awarded three college-bound High School seniors with partial scholarships. An annual recognition, three scholarships are awarded to students who intend to study toward degrees in a health care field. The 2025 recipients: Auron Mosher, Reese High School graduate Kaya Vrable, Caro High School graduate Matthew Mellendorf, Cass Cit...

“This time of year, with back to school and older students heading off to college, we tend to see an increase in infectious illnesses,” says Dr. Madeline Ruszala , a pediatrician at McLaren Macomb Clinton Township Pediatrics. “This is directly related to our kids living and studying in close proximity—prime conditions for the spread of germs.” Dr. Ruszala strongly encourages good hand hygiene, especially in close-quarter conditions such as college dorms and daycare centers, with schools and teachers con...

Before After  McLaren Bay Region, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and the Great Lakes Bay Region’s leading health care provider, has completed and officially opened its nearly $900,000 total renovation and expansion of its emergency department waiting area. The emergency department at McLaren Bay Region provides care for tens of thousands of patients every year and welcomes countless more visitors and caregivers. Recognizing an opportunity to enhance those patients’ and visitors’ convenience,...