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Cancer is a beginning.

From every struggle to every challenge, we believe cancer is a beginning. And we’re with you every step of the way. At the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, we specialize in providing cancer care that you cannot get anywhere else. We’re one of just 54 cancer centers throughout the country designated as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). With access to more than 250 promising new cancer-specific treatments found only at Karmanos, we give you your best chance forward.

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Your Best Chance at beating cancer.

Cancer Screening and Prevention at Karmanos

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At Karmanos, we know early detection is important since cancer is most treatable in its early stages. Advocate for your health today and discover what screenings may be right for you.

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Cancer Care Is Close To Home

With specialized Karmanos Cancer Institute locations throughout Michigan and Northern Ohio, we offer the convenience of getting the quality of care you need and deserve near where you live.

Patient Tools

We believe that you should be empowered in managing your cancer care. With convenient tools that allow you to visit a physician on your laptop or mobile device, access your personal medical information, or find a doctor close to you, Karmanos Cancer Institute is your partner for life.

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Support Our World-Renowned Research

Karmanos physicians and scientists, in partnership with Wayne State University School of Medicine, dedicate themselves to researching the cancer breakthroughs of tomorrow. Please consider making a gift today to help accelerate treatments from the laboratory to the patient’s bedside — defining new standards of care and improving survivorship.

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Events

Karmanos Cancer Institute offers a variety of educational classes, support groups, integrative therapy classes, screenings, seminars and other special events to benefit you and your loved ones.

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The Latest From Karmanos Cancer Institute

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IN THE NEWS: Study finds music reduces stress, improves mood during chemotherapy

CBS News Detroit Felicity Harper, Ph.D. , clinical psychologist, member of the Supportive Oncology Multidisciplinary Team , associate center direc...

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International smoking abstinence study proves the best time to quit smoking is now, improves lung cancer survival outcomes

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine researchers were part of an international study that...

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WJR - The 13th Annual All Cancer Symposium

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WJR - John Raithel & Dr. Jeffrey Zonder to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

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Join Karmanos at the 13th Annual All Cancer Symposium

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Patient Stories

Lisa Bartolone

Karmanos Cancer Institute

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is proud to recognize June as Cancer Survivor Month.

Bill Happel

Karmanos Cancer Institute

A symbol of survivorship given by Bill Happel will be displayed at the Ohio cancer center to encourage other prostate cancer patients.

Andrea Schroeder

Karmanos Cancer Institute

"They opened the radiation center an hour early for me," Schroeder said. "I said, 'I don't want to inconvenience people. I don't want to change people's jobs,' and they said, 'You are doing the peo...
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