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WDIV Like many people during the pandemic, Nikoa Dean’s annual mammogram was canceled. It was when she felt a pain in her chest months later that led to the discovery of stage 0 breast cancer. Dean decided to have a double mastectomy. Instead of having implants, she chose to have a reconstructive surgery called deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap, which Mihaela-Elena Rapolti, M.D., MBA, FACS , specializes in. Dr. Rapolti is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a member of the Breast Canc...

Patient Power The difference between non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer is an important distinction when diagnosing lung cancer because it can change the course of a patient’s treatment plan. Hirva Mamdani, M.D. , medical oncologist and leader of the Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, explained the importance of knowing the difference between the two kinds. Read the article here .

Patient Power Being a first-time caregiver for someone who just received a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. While providing support to your loved one on this journey is important, it’s also important to know there are resources available to help you feel more prepared for what lies ahead. Felicity Harper, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and member of the Supportive Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, covered ways for first-time caregivers to support their loved one’s emotions while navigati...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize October as Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Worldwide, liver cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 800,000 people are diagnosed with liver cancer around the world each year. Here in the U.S., over 42,200 new cases of liver cancer are estimated to occur in 2025. Since 1980, the diagnosis of this disease has tripled, and death rates have doubled,...

97.1 The Ticket | 1270 AM The Bet | 99.5 WYCD | 104.3 WOMC | ALT 98.7 During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paige Aiello, M.D. , breast surgeon and member of the Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, discusses getting a second opinion, what women need to know about breast cancer and screenings, and the treatments that Karmanos offers. Schedule your mammogram today by calling 1-800-KARMANOS or click here . To schedule a second opinion, give us a call or visit  karmanos.org/secondopinion ...

HOUR Detroit Jeffery Zonder, M.D., leader of the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and member of the Hematology Oncology MDT at Karmanos, talked multiple myeloma, amyloidosis and more with HOUR Detroit, following the release of their 2025 Top Docs list. As one of the eight interviewed doctors from the 2025 Top Docs list, Dr. Zonder was tapped for his insight on oncology and his work within his specialty. Read the full article here .

WDIV Dionne Pierce has been courageously triumphing over her breast cancer for eight months. As the lead patient navigator at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, she knew exactly what to do when she found a lump during a self-exam. When she received the shocking diagnosis, she sprang into action, building her breast cancer care team: Eric Brown, M.D., FACS , breast surgeon and co-leader of the Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), Michael Meininger, M.D. , plastic and reconstructive surgeon...

WWJ Aside from receiving routine cancer screenings, it is just as important to receive a second opinion. George Yoo, M.D., FACS , chief medical officer (CMO) at Karmanos Cancer Hospital, shared with WWJ’s Jackie Page why some newly diagnosed cancer patients and even cancer patients who are already going through treatment may hesitate in asking for a second opinion, and how Karmanos’ appointment structure prioritizes those who want another look at their case. Request a second opinion here . Your browser ...

Early detection saves lives—and when it comes to breast cancer, getting screened regularly is one of the most important steps women can take. Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care recommend that women of average risk begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40. For those at higher risk, screening may need to start even earlier. But mammograms are just one part of the picture. Understanding breast cancer risk factors, recognizing early warning signs, and staying ...

Hour Detroit’s 2025 Top Docs List  is out; over 80 physicians from the  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute  are listed. This year’s magazine also features a Karmanos physician on the cover. Each year, Hour Detroit Magazine puts out an online peer-to-peer review survey conducted by Professional Research Services (PRS) to determine the top physicians in southeastern Michigan. Participating physicians in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties nominate the best doctors ...