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Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing, in partnership with MSU Health Care, received the MOQC Excellence in Quality Certification for 2024. MOQC Excellence in Quality Certification provides medical and gynecologic oncology practices the opportunity to be recognized for the high-quality care they provide patients. This is contingent upon demonstrated commitment to quality, value, and collaboration in service of the people in Michigan who have cancer and their loved ones. To learn more abou...

Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., associate center director of Community Outreach and Engagement, faculty supervisor of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, and professor of Oncology at Wayne State University (WSU), was selected to participate in the HERS Leadership Institute’s program for academic leadership development with support from WSU leadership. The program focuses on values-driven, equity-minded leadership while encouraging practical learning...

Patient Power Often, Hodgkin lymphoma patients experience skin changes, whether it is a side effect from treatment or a symptom from the cancer.  Dipenkumar Modi, M.D. , hematologist and medical oncologist, and member of the  Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant  and  Hematology Oncology  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, explained what some of the treatment options are for patients experiencing skin rashes. Read the article here .

The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) has again awarded KSP , McLaren’s Specialty Pharmacy, as a 2024 Specialty Pharmacy Pioneer in URAC’s Leaders in Performance Measurement (LPM) recognition program. As a URAC-accredited organization, this distinction shows that KSP continues demonstrating a commitment to improving health care quality and well-being through performance measurement. As a specialty pharmacy, KSP provides needed medications for patients with complex diseases or whose care...

The  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is gearing up for the third annual Classic Cars for the Cure on Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets are now available for this high-energy evening highlighting Michigan’s love of automobiles. This year’s event will support cancer research at Karmanos. “We are honored to invite our friends in Detroit, throughout Southeast Michigan and worldwide, to a special event,” Deborah Savoie, Karmanos Cancer Institute Board of Directors, said. “This year’s Classic Cars for th...

If you’re at the age where cancer screenings are recommended—or even overdue—consider this your reminder to get them on the calendar. Just like your yearly checkups with your doctor or dentist, these screenings are an important part of staying on top of your health. Everyone’s needs are a little different, and your primary care provider can help determine exactly which screenings are right for you. Experts at Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care facilities are also here to support you every...

Telegram Newspaper According to Steve Kim, M.D., FACS , surgical oncologist and member of the  Sarcoma Oncology Multidisciplinary Team  (MDT) at Karmanos, sarcoma is a rare cancer that is not preventable. He explained some genetic syndromes that have been linked to sarcoma and provided key advice on what to do if diagnosed with this disease. Read the article here .

Popular Mechanics It could be a mummy’s curse, but scientists believe it’s a toxic fungal spore that killed people entering tombs in the 1920s and 1970s.  José Larios, M.D. , transplant hematologist and member of the  Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant  and  Hematology Oncology  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, reviewed a recent study that said this particular fungus could help in targeting and killing leukemia cells. He explained how long it could take to know if this fun...

WDIV Robert Brooks continued to advocate for himself to find out precisely what the underlying problem was for his sudden health issues. After requesting further testing, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He wanted to understand all of his options for treatment, so he sought a second opinion with Jeffrey Zonder, M.D. , hematologist, leader of the  Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Team  (MDT) and member of the  Hematology Oncology MDT  at Karmanos. Thanks to Dr...

Time Katie Thurston, a former contestant on ABC’s The Bachelor and star of the network’s season 17 of The Bachelorette, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She said she receives some non-helpful comments from the public as people try to relate to what she’s going through.  Felicity Harper, Ph.D. , clinical psychologist and member of the  Supportive Oncology Multidisciplinary Team  at Karmanos, gave some examples of what not to say to a cancer patient, and tips on what you can say o...