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As a leader in cancer research, Karmanos is able to offer patients access to innovative treatments and clinical trials that are often times not available anywhere else.
To offer hope and longer life to patients with all types of cancer, Karmanos offers the latest types of therapy through our clinical trials program. Through clinical trials, we are creating new knowledge about how therapies fight cancer and provide national leadership in testing these new therapies.
We understand that cancer is a complex disease that demands complex care. We provide each patient with a dynamic, carefully constructed treatment plan focused on their specific cancer and their unique needs.
We listen to you to design a plan that provides you with respect, compassionate care and is responsive to your emotional and practical concerns.
To offer hope and longer life to patients with all types of cancer, Karmanos offers the latest types of therapy through our Clinical Trials Program.
If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, it’s important to be evaluated by melanoma and skin cancer experts before beginning treatment. We can help.
Our Melanoma and Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team includes surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, facial plastics and reconstructive surgeons, dermatologists, otolaryngologists, radiologists, pathologists, pharmacists, specialized nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers and genetic counselors. The team is entirely focused on treating melanoma and other skin cancers and shares its collective expertise to create a customized treatment plan for each patient.
Our team of melanoma and skin cancer specialists are recognized experts in the field. Several team members are among the “Best Doctors in the U.S.” and several have authored and edited articles and book chapters on melanoma and skin cancers. They are actively involved in clinical research in melanoma as part of our National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center designation.
Each patient receives personal attention from the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team. During your initial visit, a physician will review your medical records and medical history, x-rays and pathology slides. The team meets regularly to discuss patient care issues and refine individual patient treatment plans.
Patients who benefit most from a consult with our Melanoma and Skin Cancer Team include those:
The team uses the latest therapies and treatments to achieve optimum success for our patients. Here’s what patients can expect from our Melanoma and Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team:
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