The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been included on the 2025 list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review. The Detroit headquarters anchors one of Michigan’s largest cancer networks, the Karmanos Cancer Network.
Becker’s list includes the premier providers of cancer care from across the country, many of which are National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Comprehensive Centers. World-renowned experts lead the oncology programs, which provide novel treatments, conduct leading-edge research, offer innovative therapies and transformative clinical trials, all while upholding stringent safety standards to improve patient outcomes.
The Karmanos headquarters in Detroit has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1978, making it the first in Michigan to receive this recognition and the only NCI-designated center in metro Detroit. As McLaren Health Care’s oncology service line, Karmanos is at the forefront of developing and translating scientific knowledge from promising laboratory discoveries into new treatments. Cancer patients at Karmanos and at Cancer Network locations throughout Michigan receive an unmatched, comprehensive approach, including access to therapies exclusively available at Karmanos, innovative care, cancer prevention programs, and multidisciplinary teams of cancer specialists.
From groundbreaking research to the most up-to-date therapies and individualized treatment plans, Karmanos is leading the fight against cancer. At any given time, the Institute is running hundreds of cancer-specific scientific investigations and active clinical trials aimed at providing better treatments for more than 200 known cancers.
A leading health care industry outlet, the Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team accepted nominations and examined rankings from reputable organizations, such as U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, while compiling the list. The list aims to highlight oncology programs that are at the forefront of their field.
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