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 .
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 ...
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...