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As a leader in cancer research, Karmanos is able to offer patients access to innovative treatments and clinical trials that are often times not available anywhere else.
To offer hope and longer life to patients with all types of cancer, Karmanos offers the latest types of therapy through our clinical trials program. Through clinical trials, we are creating new knowledge about how therapies fight cancer and provide national leadership in testing these new therapies.
We understand that cancer is a complex disease that demands complex care. We provide each patient with a dynamic, carefully constructed treatment plan focused on their specific cancer and their unique needs.
We listen to you to design a plan that provides you with respect, compassionate care and is responsive to your emotional and practical concerns.
As a leader in cancer research, Karmanos is able to offer patients access to innovative treatments and clinical trials that are not available anywhere else. More than $60 million is invested each year into cancer research with a level of commitment and expertise that cannot be duplicated at community hospitals.
We believe that our total focus on cancer ensures we will always be the best in developing and applying maximally effective treatment options. Our energy and resources are never diverted to other pursuits.
A cornerstone of the Institute's cancer investigations, tracing its roots back to the establishment of the Detroit Institute for Cancer Research in 1943. Achievements include establishing the first immortal hormone dependent breast cancer cell line, MCF-7, and establishment of premalignant cell line MCF-10; and synthesis of AZT, ddC and d4T, the first FDA-approved treatments for AIDS.
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