‘Y’all Saved My Life’: How a Man’s Decision to Quit Smoking Led to the Shocking Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

"God put Karmanos in my life, and I thank him every day that I have survived and can see my grandchildren grow up.”

New Hope for Prostate Cancer Survivors: One Man’s Drive for a New Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

“I knew if this treatment was going to help me, I would drive wherever to get it."

Karmanos Nurse’s Own Breast Cancer Experience Makes All the Difference in Caring for Patients

"What I like most about working for Karmanos is serving our rural communities."

CrossFit® for Cancer Survivors: How the CAPABLE Study is Changing Lives, Like It Did for Bob

Costello saw an invitation to join the CAPABLE program available in his area. He was focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle since his treatment and wasted no time signing up.

From Diagnosis to Documentary: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Inspirational Story Started with Blood Clots

“Over the past 10 years, I have had all my mammograms at Karmanos. ‘I’m a Karmanos girl.’”

All the Options: A Spur-of-the-Moment Thought to Check His PSA Led Him to Karmanos for a Second Opinion

"If someone comes to Karmanos first and then goes to get a second opinion, they’re going to come back to Karmanos."

Fourth-Generation Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Self-Awareness and Advocacy

Cancer Survivor’s Canvas Tells a Story of Hope, Healing and Creativity

Kevin found that his lifelong love of painting became a crucial part of his healing journey, both emotionally and spiritually.

'A Third Chance at Life': How a Growing Melanoma Led a West Michigan Woman to Karmanos for an Exclusive Clinical Trial

“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.”

Hodgkin Lymphoma Patient Found Man’s Best Friend, Ran Marathon with Karmanos Doctor

"It was so much fun and such an amazing experience. Once I had my follow-up appointment after the marathon, I felt like I’m kinda riding high - I felt healthy.”

A Precise Beam of Hope: Gamma Knife Procedure Gives Patient New Lease on Life

“I just have a different faith now, and these doctors have given me that.”

Karmanos Ovarian Cancer Survivor Helped Accomplish Michigan’s Oral Chemo Fairness Bill Passage, Signing – But She’s Not Done

“When I was first diagnosed, one thing I wanted was to meet people who had survived this cancer."

Lung Cancer Screening Program Helped Lansing Resident Detect Cancer Early

“The screening was easy and painless and I’m glad I had it done,” said Wilcox. “I had to have surgery, which removed part of my lung, and no further treatment was needed.”

17-year-old sarcoma survivor returns to school wise beyond her years

The journey O’Laya’s bone cancer has taken her on only boosts her spirits.

Bone marrow transplant patient scales peaks to raise funds for multiple myeloma research

"Whatever your Everest is, you can achieve it."

A breast cancer survivor’s dedication to volunteerism, advocacy

“Without scheduling my annual mammograms, I would not be here today.”

How faith, family and commitment to giving to others help a four-time cancer survivor in the fight for her life

“I have been blessed to have one of the most caring, compassionate and thorough oncologists ever." 

Finding beauty in the journey: How one Karmanos patient is inspiring others through courage, positivity and art

“I think Karmanos doctors did an amazing job of helping me navigate it."

Watch the warning signs. I did, and ‘I’m better than good’

“I’ve got a great future ahead of me with a heavy dose of the good life.”  

Breast cancer survivor advocates for the importance of routine health screenings

Jaimie uses her experience as an opportunity to stress to others to take care of themselves and their health.