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Patient Power Suresh Balasubramanian, M.D. , hematologist and medical oncologist, and member of the  Hematology Oncology  and  Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, answered questions about how systemic mastocytosis can cause bone complications. Read the Q&A here .

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and the second most common cancer for both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society . What’s especially troubling is that it often isn’t diagnosed until it’s already advanced—when treatment is much harder and less likely to succeed. That’s why early detection through screening is so important. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about your risks, understand the importance of scre...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and the second most common cancer for both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. What’s especially troubling is that it is often not diagnosed until it’s already advanced. That’s why early detection through screening is so important. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about your risks, understand the importance of screening, and take steps to protect your health or encourage...

The Cancer Letter The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute welcomes Paige Aiello, M.D. , the newest breast surgeon of the  Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team . Dr. Aiello sees patients at the Karmanos locations in Detroit, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, and Roseville. Read the article here .

The Cancer Letter The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has welcomed a new deputy center director and appointed two seasoned leaders. Azeddine Atfi, Ph.D., joined Karmanos as the new deputy center director of Research, Elizabeth Cunning, MS, CCRP, is the new vice president of the Karmanos Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office and Benjamin Herring, MA, is the new vice president and associate center director of Research Administration. Read the article here .   Azeddine Atfi, Ph.D. Elizabeth Cu...

From the patients served by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute to the businesses and organizations that Karmanos patients support, Karmanos has launched a new brand campaign. Michigan residents will be immersed in the stories of Karmanos cancer survivors, who share their journeys at staple businesses in the community, providing new imagery, radio spots, billboards, print, and digital advertisements. Six stories are presented in the latest phase of this marketing campaign. Patients, a physician and staff...

Did you know that a cancer clinical trial is a research study that examines new cancer-fighting drugs, surgical methods, diagnostic tests, or methods for disease prevention? Clinical trials lead to new treatment methods, but this is only possible if patients participate in these studies. As an academic center and research institute, the  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute offers one of the most robust clinical trial portfolios in the country. However, the mention of clinical trials often has an ...

Angela Gushow, RN, OCN, oncology nurse at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Bay Region and Auburn resident, has been caring for cancer patients throughout her entire career – more than 22 years, to be exact. She is an oncology-certified nurse and participates in a train-the-trainer program throughout McLaren Health Care to ensure that the same standard of oncology care is consistently delivered across the system for every patient. However, it is her firsthand experience as a breast cancer survivor wh...

Gail Purtan suffered from metastatic ovarian cancer for the better part of two decades, and it was because of her diagnosis that the Purtans became involved with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Dick Purtan, Gail’s husband, celebrated radio personality and philanthropist, recalled that time. “Well, actually, it goes back quite a few years,” he described. After Gail’s diagnosis in 1997, Dick’s attorney and long-time friend, Henry Baskin, told him about a magnificent cancer doctor at Karmanos na...

When most people think of CrossFit®, they picture athletes lifting massive weights and competing at elite levels. But CrossFit® isn’t just for fitness fanatics; it can also be a powerful tool for healing. That’s the idea behind the CrossFit® and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) study, which is helping cancer survivors regain strength, confidence, and quality of life. “I created CAPABLE because I believe in the impact that exercise has on wellness, both physically and mentally,” said...