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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 53 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.

Safe Care & COVID Vaccines at Karmanos

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Karmanos Cancer Institute is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care even in the face of COVID-19. The safety of our patients and staff is always our top priority. We want to assure patients seeking care at a Karmanos facility that they are being treated in a safe environment by personnel who are adhering to the most current safety precautions. Learn more about safe care.

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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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Family cheerleader turned fighter, defeats MDS

Sitting on the bleachers, cheering on her high school-aged daughter and supporting her family on the basketball court – this was Kim Harrison’s am...

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Celebrating prostate cancer survivors at third annual awareness game, presented by Karmanos Cancer Institute and Detroit Tigers

Hundreds of prostate cancer survivors are expected to fill the stands at Comerica Park on Tuesday, June 20, when the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer I...

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Tigers fans joined Karmanos and McLaren, dressed in pink to honor breast cancer survivors and fighters across Michigan

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute ’s 11th Annual Pink Out the Park event with the Detroit Tigers and McLaren Health Care, the official hea...

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WWJ – Karmanos breast cancer survivor explains why Pink Out the Park is special to survivors

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WWJ’s The Daily J – Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer

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Becker’s Healthcare Podcast – Leading Healthcare in 2023

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Patient Stories

Kevin Moore

Karmanos Cancer Institute

In August 2020, it was easy to worry about an allergy or a tickle in the throat. With the coronavirus pandemic making headlines day after day, many people, including doctors, were cautious about re...

Michele Rachal

Karmanos Cancer Institute

“It feels really good to ring the bell,” said Rachal. “Radiation is a process, and I’ve been through it and I’m done. This is my day.”

Lisa Bartolone

Karmanos Cancer Institute

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