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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been awarded $459,010 for continued research in treating cancers with radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. Leaders from U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation, an organization that supports cancer research in Michigan, delivered the check to Karmanos researchers in March. U CAN-CER VIVE was co-founded by Ryan and Kelley LaFontaine. The funds will help open clinical trial studies in cancer treatment of breast, colorectal and pancreatic cancers, and continue studies in l...

Telegram News Craig Cole, M.D. , malignant hematologist and member of the  Hematology Oncology  and  Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, explained how many people are diagnosed with multiple myeloma in Michigan. He also shared with Telegram News how Karmanos’ patient navigators work to make patients’ care easy, from ensuring everything needed before treatment begins is complete to assisting patients throughout their entire treatment plan. Read the a...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been named one of 168 medical centers in the country to which Optum recommends its payers refer their clients for blood and bone marrow transplants. With more than 3,000 payers using Optum in the U.S., a trusted information and technology-enabled health services business that delivers integrated solutions for health systems, more than 62 million people benefit from its tools. The company’s Centers for Excellence networks recognize “clinically superior provid...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize April as Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Many types of cancers occur in the head and neck. They include: Ear cancer Eye cancer Hypopharyngeal cancer  Laryngeal cancer  Nasal cavity cancer  Nasopharyngeal cancer  Oral cavity cancer Oropharyngeal cancer Paranasal sinus cancer  Salivary gland cancer Other cancers, such as melanoma and sarcoma, may ...

Telegram News Even though it is one of the most preventable cancers, colorectal cancer cases are on the rise. Najeeb Al Hallak, M.D., MS , medical oncologist and co-leader of the  Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team  at Karmanos, explained how receiving a colonoscopy as recommended as soon as you are of age is critical to prevent this cancer and find it in the earliest stages. He also shared ways you can help educate your family, friends and networks on colorect...

Community outreach involves more than just being present in the community. “The work that we do connects our communities with cancer science and connects our scientists with our diverse communities,” said Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., associate center director of Community Outreach and Education at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and faculty supervisor of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) at Karmanos, and professor of Oncology at Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine. C...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize April as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. This cancer occurs when cells grow out of control in the testicles, part of the male reproductive system, and there are multiple forms of testicular cancer. Testicular Cancer Facts and Figures  According to the American Cancer Society (ACS): In 2025, about 9,720 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed. About one of every 250 males will develop te...

The Arab American News Though there is no cure for multiple myeloma,  Andrew Kin, M.D. , hematologist and medical oncologist, and member of the  Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant ,  Hematology Oncology  and  Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, described how survival rates have improved due to treatment advances. Dr. Kin explained that data shows this most common type of blood cancer is more prevalent in some populations than othe...

OncLive Jeffrey Zonder, M.D. , hematologist, leader of the  Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Team  (MDT) and member of the  Hematology Oncology MDT  at Karmanos, explained that multiple myeloma could be diagnosed earlier by identifying monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) in routine bloodwork. Once identified, this allows for observation, as many multiple myeloma cases stem from MGUS. Read the article here .

Patient Power Bladder cancer can have similar symptoms to urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the early stages. Still, risk factors for both differ, according to Michael Cher, M.D. , urologic oncologist and member of the Genitourinary Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos. Dr. Cher also shared the most significant bladder cancer symptom that should prompt any patient to request an appointment with a urologist. Read the article here .