Supportive services at the Karmanos Cancer Center provide the extra care and support patients and their families need to have a successful journey through cancer. Through a variety of support groups, educational programs and therapy services, Karmanos strives to ensure that patients and caregivers have the tools and resources to care for not just their bodies, but their mind, spirit and basic needs, as well.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, based in midtown Detroit, is among the nation’s best cancer treatment centers, offering state-of-the-science cancer research and compassionate patient care by premier teams of cancer specialists. We bring hope to cancer patients and families through support groups, seminars and complementary therapies. Some services are offered solely to Karmanos patients, while many others are offered to cancer patients throughout the community, regardless of treatment facility. Please call 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266) and ask for the department of Community and Supportive Services for more information.

Supportive services includes:

• Support groups and peer counseling
  
  
• Pain management
  
  
• Assistance programs – limited financial and transportation assistance for those who qualify
  
  
• Classes - chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and other topics
  
  
• Complementary hat program for cancer patients
  
  
• Complementary therapy
  
  
• Counseling
  
  
• Educational Seminars/Survivorship University
  
  
• Lymphedema management
  
  
• Genetic counseling
  
  
• Hospice care
  
  
• Nutrition counseling
  
  
• Patient and Family Education and Resource Center
  
  
• Pet therapy
  
  
• Referrals to supportive resources – resources for specific cancers or hair loss, mastectomy, and transportation among others
  
  
• Social Work
  
  
• Quit Tobacco classes and resources

Click here to view the Supportive Services brochure