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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has honored Cheryl Grey, LMSW, social worker and care manager at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , with the Hematology-Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award. Grey’s award was presented during the opening session of this year’s Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) National Conference. This honor recognizes a hematology-oncology social worker who shows exceptional dedication, skill, and compassion in supporting patients and families battling blo...

FOX 2 Cross Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) is a free, 12-week opportunity for cancer survivors to learn CrossFit at their own pace. Jennifer Beebe-Dimmer, Ph.D., MPH, principal investigator of CAPABLE, leader of the  Population Studies and Disparities Research (PSDR) Program , scientific director of the  Epidemiology Research Core  at Karmanos, and professor of Oncology at Wayne State University School of Medicine, explained the benefits of cancer survi...

105.9 KISS FM Getting a second opinion at Karmanos can provide patients with access to therapies and care they may not be able to receive elsewhere. Yusra Shao, M.D. , medical oncologist, member of the  Genitourinary Oncology , Melanoma and Phase I Clinical Trials Multidisciplinary Teams, explained the benefits of patients deciding to get their care at Karmanos after they receive a second opinion, which includes access to clinical trials. Request a second opinion here . Your browser does not suppor...

Regina Doxtader, vice president and chief financial officer at the  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , has been named to Crain’s Detroit’s 2025  Notable Leaders in Finance . Doxtader joined Karmanos in 2022. With over 35 years of health care financial leadership experience, she provides direction and oversight of financial planning, budgeting, and capital evaluation, as well as strategic financial insights related to growth initiatives, cost efficiency opportunities and network developmen...

HealthLeaders Oncologists expect patients to get a second opinion when they are diagnosed with cancer; it's best practice. According to George Yoo, M.D., FACS , chief medical officer (CMO) at Karmanos Cancer Hospital, a second opinion can confirm a diagnosis and treatment plan, or it can change one or the other. Regardless, second opinions can help reassure patients that they are making the right choice for their care. Dr. Yoo explained how Karmanos can get cancer patients seeking a second opinion in fo...

WDIV Charlene Zezawa was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer that had spread to surrounding lymph nodes and her liver. Though she was on a treatment already, she wanted to make sure she was on the right path. So, her sister called 1-800-KARMANOS to set up a second opinion appointment. She joined Najeeb Al Hallak, M.D., MS , medical oncologist and co-leader of the  Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team  (MDT) and a member of the Phase I Clinical Trials MDT at...

When Terry Gates started making more frequent trips to the restroom this year, his heart sank. He had been through this before. and he knew exactly what to do. “I had prostate cancer 15 years ago. So, when the symptoms showed up again, I went straight to my doctor,” Terry said. “My PSA was up, and he ordered a biopsy.” The biopsy confirmed Terry’s worst fear- his journey with prostate cancer was far from over. “I just wanted to get in, get treated, get out, and get it over with,” Terry said. Terry’s doc...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations across the nation recognize June as National Cancer Survivor Month. A cancer survivor is anyone with a history of cancer from the time they were diagnosed through the remainder of their life. June is a time to celebrate and honor the millions who have beaten cancer and encourage those who are currently undergoing treatment. Cancer Facts and Figures More than 18.1 million Americans with a history of invasive cancer were s...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is partnering with Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine and RepEaters CrossFit in Commerce Township to offer cancer survivors 12 weeks of exercise classes focused on building strength and improving overall fitness. These free classes are provided as part of an exercise program and interventional trial called Cross-Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) , which introduces cancer survivors to the sport of CrossFit®. This sess...

WJR Join Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) for the second Community Conversations on Cancer series event at the Detroit Public Library on Wednesday, June 25. The Road Ahead: Understanding a Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Exploring Treatment will be presented by Ammar Sukari, M.D. , medical oncologist, member of the  Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team , member of the  Molecular Therapeutics Research Program  at Karmanos, and professor at the Way...