When cancer strikes, your first chance is your best chance. And your best chance is at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center. Backed by state-of-the-science cancer research conducted right here in Detroit, the Center is the only hospital that focuses solely on cancer in Michigan. Teams of cancer experts diagnose patients with world-class precision and compassionate care.

We work with hundreds of doctors to arrange for care convenient for patients and families. Together, our cancer teams and your doctor can recommend the best treatment options with immediate access to the latest cancer-fighting drugs and therapies.

Karmanos is designated by the National Cancer Institute as among the very best cancer centers in the United States. It is the preferred hospital for cancer care in southeast Michigan according to the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Cancer Treatment Preference Profile Surveys, conducted by the National Research Corporation. We’ll make sure your first chance at beating cancer is your best chance toward a future free of cancer. So when you or a loved one face cancer, ask your doctor to consult with the Karmanos Cancer Center. Or, make the call yourself at 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266).

Based in midtown Detroit, Karmanos is one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Caring for more than 6,000 new patients annually on a budget of $216 million, conducting more than 700 cancer-specific scientific investigation programs and clinical trials, the Karmanos Cancer Center is among the nation’s best cancer centers. Through the commitment of 1,000 staff, including nearly 300 faculty members, and supported by thousands of volunteer and financial donors, Karmanos strives to prevent, detect and eradicate cancer.

Karmanos Mission Statement
The Karmanos Cancer Institute is a unique, urban-based integrated center of research, patient care and education, dedicated to the prevention, early detection, treatment and eventual eradication of cancer.