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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been awarded $459,010 for continued research in treating cancers with radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. Leaders from U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation, an organization that supports cancer research in Michigan, delivered the check to Karmanos researchers in March. U CAN-CER VIVE was co-founded by Ryan and Kelley LaFontaine. The funds will help open clinical trial studies in cancer treatment of breast, colorectal and pancreatic cancers, and continue studies in l...

A Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University research team has received a $49,500 grant to research a rare cancer. The grant was awarded after decades of research into treating cancer with electromagnetic radiofrequencies. The team is led by Hugo Jimenez, Ph.D., member of the Molecular Therapeutics Research Program and assistant professor in the Department of Oncology. The money is awarded by the Fibrolamellar Carcinoma Foundation to research fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), a rare l...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) has been named a 2025 Hometown Health Hero by the Michigan Public Health Week Partnership. This award recognizes people and organizations in Michigan working to improve the health of their communities. Leading community outreach and engagement efforts for Karmanos, COE monitors the cancer burden in the Karmanos 46-county catchment area and engages the community and Karmanos scientists in strategies to reduce th...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been named one of 168 medical centers in the country to which Optum recommends its payers refer their clients for blood and bone marrow transplants. With more than 3,000 payers using Optum in the U.S., a trusted information and technology-enabled health services business that delivers integrated solutions for health systems, more than 62 million people benefit from its tools. The company’s Centers for Excellence networks recognize “clinically superior provid...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is common and widespread virus, and about 85% of people will get an HPV infection in their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , it spreads mainly through direct contact, particularly during sexual activities such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex. There are over 200 types of HPV, but some of them can cause serious health problems, like cancer. Most of the time, the body fights off the infection on its own, but if certain types of HPV persist for too...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize April as Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Many types of cancers occur in the head and neck. They include: Ear cancer Eye cancer Hypopharyngeal cancer  Laryngeal cancer  Nasal cavity cancer  Nasopharyngeal cancer  Oral cavity cancer Oropharyngeal cancer Paranasal sinus cancer  Salivary gland cancer Other cancers, such as melanoma and sarcoma, may ...

Community outreach involves more than just being present in the community. “The work that we do connects our communities with cancer science and connects our scientists with our diverse communities,” said Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., associate center director of Community Outreach and Education at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and faculty supervisor of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) at Karmanos, and professor of Oncology at Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine. C...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize April as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. This cancer occurs when cells grow out of control in the testicles, part of the male reproductive system, and there are multiple forms of testicular cancer. Testicular Cancer Facts and Figures  According to the American Cancer Society (ACS): In 2025, about 9,720 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed. About one of every 250 males will develop te...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University present the annual Breast Cancer Symposium 2025 on Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Detroit Marriott Troy (200 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan). This year’s keynote speakers include Sara Hurvitz, M.D., FACP, professor of Medicine, Smith Family Endowed Chair in Women’s Health, head of the Division of Hematology and Oncology, and senior vice president of the Clinical Research Division at the University of Washington Sc...

The Oakland Press and Daily Tribune Cross Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) sessions begin in Farmington Hills in April. The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University provide these free fitness classes to cancer survivors. The fitness classes aim to teach survivors exercises and CrossFit techniques to help them gain strength, get back to doing their normal, everyday activities, and reach their physical goals. Read the article here . Learn more abou...