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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize July as Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcomas are rare tumors that make up about 1% of all adult cancers and 15% of childhood cancers. In 2025, over 13,500 new cases of sarcoma will be diagnosed in the U.S. Karmanos offers an expert team dedicated to diagnosing and treating these uncommon tumors. What is Sarcoma? “Sarcomas are cancers originating in bone or soft tissues, for example, fat, muscle, nerves, ...

“My husband and I talked about it and decided that even if it didn’t save me, if it could help someone else, I had to do it.”   It was a warm, foggy day in 1970 when Pam Roach, then a high school sophomore, spent a rare and cherished day at Lake Michigan with friends. She soaked in the summer air, lying on the sand for hours, careful to wear sunscreen, but she underestimated how powerful the sun’s rays could be, even through the clouds. By the end of the day, Roach had developed a severe sunburn, s...

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...

Patient Power Following gastric cancer surgery, patients must change their diets for the near future and in the long term. Eliza Wright Beal, M.D., MS , surgical oncologist and member of the  Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team  at Karmanos, gave tips on how patients can adjust their diets after their gastrectomy and explained dumping syndrome and its potential symptoms. Read the article here .

Patient Power Aspirin may help prevent colon cancer in some patients who have specific genetic syndromes. 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 Karmanos, explained when aspirin could be a benefit for patients who are at a high risk of developing colon cancer, and what lifestyle risk factors could help to prevent the disease. R...

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...