The Press Room

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, ...

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...

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...