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DBusiness The third annual Classic Cars of the Cure will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20. It will feature classic and concept vehicles of local car aficionados and benefit cancer research at Karmanos Cancer Institute. Tickets are on sale now. Read the article here . Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

The National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health has awarded Anna Gottschlich, Ph.D., M.P.H., member of the Population Studies and Disparities Research Program at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and assistant professor of Oncology in the Wayne State University School of Medicine, a five-year, $916,545 career development award to support her research on the epidemiology of cancer health disparities and early detection and interception strategies to improve cancer equity. The g...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University will host the Third Annual Lung Cancer Symposium , bringing together some of the nation’s most respected leaders in thoracic oncology for a day of leading-edge science, practical insights and collaborative discussion. This year’s program features national experts in thoracic oncology research and treatment: Elliott Brea, M.D., Ph.D. – Dana Farber Cancer Institute Ryan Gentzler, M.D. – University of Virginia Meera Patel, M.D. – Baylor C...

Latonya Riddle-Jones, M.D., MPH, assistant director of Clinical Outreach at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and associate professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, has been selected as a fellow in the 2026 Class of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) program at Drexel University College of Medicine. ELAM is the nation’s premier leadership training program for women in academic medicine, dentistry, public health, and pharma...

Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., associate center director of Community Outreach and Engagement, faculty supervisor of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, and professor of Oncology at Wayne State University (WSU), was selected to participate in the HERS Leadership Institute’s program for academic leadership development with support from WSU leadership. The program focuses on values-driven, equity-minded leadership while encouraging practical learning...

Patient Power Often, Hodgkin lymphoma patients experience skin changes, whether it is a side effect from treatment or a symptom from the cancer.  Dipenkumar Modi, M.D. , hematologist and medical oncologist, and member of the  Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant  and  Hematology Oncology  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, explained what some of the treatment options are for patients experiencing skin rashes. Read the article here .

The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) has again awarded KSP , McLaren’s Specialty Pharmacy, as a 2024 Specialty Pharmacy Pioneer in URAC’s Leaders in Performance Measurement (LPM) recognition program. As a URAC-accredited organization, this distinction shows that KSP continues demonstrating a commitment to improving health care quality and well-being through performance measurement. As a specialty pharmacy, KSP provides needed medications for patients with complex diseases or whose care...

The  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is gearing up for the third annual Classic Cars for the Cure on Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets are now available for this high-energy evening highlighting Michigan’s love of automobiles. This year’s event will support cancer research at Karmanos. “We are honored to invite our friends in Detroit, throughout Southeast Michigan and worldwide, to a special event,” Deborah Savoie, Karmanos Cancer Institute Board of Directors, said. “This year’s Classic Cars for th...

If you’re at the age where cancer screenings are recommended—or even overdue—consider this your reminder to get them on the calendar. Just like your yearly checkups with your doctor or dentist, these screenings are an important part of staying on top of your health. Everyone’s needs are a little different, and your primary care provider can help determine exactly which screenings are right for you. Experts at Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care facilities are also here to support you every...

Telegram Newspaper According to Steve Kim, M.D., FACS , surgical oncologist and member of the  Sarcoma Oncology Multidisciplinary Team  (MDT) at Karmanos, sarcoma is a rare cancer that is not preventable. He explained some genetic syndromes that have been linked to sarcoma and provided key advice on what to do if diagnosed with this disease. Read the article here .