News

Results 1 - 10 of 728

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    Becker’s Hospital Review Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care have partnered with YesRx. This organization coordinates and supports Cancer Drug Repository programs that help patients get the medications they need for free and donate any unused medications so other cancer patients may receive the therapies they need. This new program is available at 13 Karmanos locations across the state. Read the article here .

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    CBS News Detroit Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer returns to Campus Martius Park on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. Put on by the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, this annual ice skating show raises funds for innovative cancer research, providing a portion of the money raised by ice skaters and skate teams in Michigan to Karmanos Cancer Institute. Anthony Shields, M.D., Ph.D. , medical oncologist, member of the  Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team , and associate center director o...

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    Michigan residents impacted by cancer and the costs of cancer medication now have a new resource to help address the financial burden and the waste of unused cancer medication. Founded as a 501(c)(3) charitable service organization in June 2023, YesRx coordinates and supports Cancer Drug Repository (CDR) Programs that help individuals with cancer get the medication they need for free and donate unused medication to others in need across Michigan. Thanks to a new partnership with one of the state’s large...

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    Becker’s Hospital Review Boris Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., FACP , president and CEO at Karmanos, answered some questions about the new FDA-approved TheraBionic P1 device, an at-home treatment for advanced liver cancer patients. Dr. Pasche is also the co-inventor of the device. He explained how the device works and how physicians can monitor how much treatment the patient is receiving. Read the article here .

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    Castle Connolly’s 2025 Top Doctors list has been announced, with 18 Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute physicians listed. There are about 1 million practicing physicians in the U.S. Castle Connolly’s list includes over 70,000 physicians, the top 7% of physicians across the country, all board-certified in 85 medical specialties. Selection for the Top Doctors list is based on peer nominations (over 39,000 nominations were submitted in 2024), professional achievements, and excellence in patient care. A ...

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    WDET John Wallbillich, M.D. , gynecologic oncologist and member of the Gynecologic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, explained the statistics of women diagnosed and dying with cervical cancer , including by race and location. However, Dr. Wallbillich said routine screenings and the HPV vaccine are helping to prevent this cancer and catch it early. Read the article here . Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    Michigan Chronicle has named 50 trailblazing women to its annual Women of Excellence List . This includes the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute ’s vice president of Marketing and Business Development, Tamara Collins. In an article, the Michigan Chronicle stated Collins, “uses her platform to promote awareness and early detection, crucial steps in combating cancer within our communities.” She stepped into her VP role at Karmanos in 2023 and has delivered transformative brand strategy, strategic plann...

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    WWJ On this year’s World Cancer Day, Jay Yang, M.D. , hematologist, medical oncologist and leader of the  Hematology Oncology Multidisciplinary Team , described trends in more younger cancer patients and how Karmanos researchers and community outreach educates the community. Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize February as National Cancer Prevention Month. In 2025, over 2 million individuals are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, and more than 618,000 individuals across the country will die of cancer; however, you can help to reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active, not smoking and following recommended screening guidelines. Cancer Facts...

  • Doctor performing surgery with a team

    Black Health Matters Multiple Myeloma is diagnosed twice as much in African Americans than other ethnicities. Craig Cole, M.D. , malignant hematologist and member of the  Hematology Oncology  and  Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, advised multiple myeloma patients to empower themselves when it comes to their cancer care and to think about participating in clinical trials. Read the article here .