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Healthline Though it's known that smoking can cause cancer, and not just lung cancer, researchers have published a new study revealing chemicals from cigarette smoke that “reprogram the immune system” and assist in tumor growth. Asfar Azmi, Ph.D., scientist, director of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Initiative and member of the Molecular Therapeutics Research Program at Karmanos, and Najeeb Al Hallak, M.D., MS , medical oncologist and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multid...

WDIV Not satisfied with just having surgery as the only treatment option, Terrell Thomas came to Karmanos Cancer Institute for a second opinion for his prostate cancer. After meeting with Michael Cher, M.D. , urologic oncologist and member of the Genitourinary Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Karmanos, he was also given the option of radiation therapy, which was the treatment he chose. That’s when he met Nitin Vaishampayan, M.D. , radiation oncologist and leader of the Genitourinary Oncology MDT...

The  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , along with cancer centers and other organizations across the nation, recognizes and promotes awareness of four cancer types during September: Blood Cancer Gynecologic Cancer Prostate Cancer Thyroid Cancer Blood Cancer Awareness Month Blood cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. They occur in blood-forming cells, the bone marrow and the lymphatic system, which is a part of the immune system. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), s...

Technology Networks Heather Gibson, Ph.D., researcher and scientific member of the Tumor Biology and Microenvironment Research Program at Karmanos, took part in a panel discussion surrounding single-cell analysis. The panel discussed how single-cell sequencing, imaging, and data analysis shape immunology, cancer research, and regenerative medicine. They covered the latest single-cell technologies, their applications and real-world breakthroughs in disease studies. Watch the webinar here .

Clinical Leader Patients may not be the only ones who may be apprehensive about participating in clinical trials; some physicians may be hesitant to recommend them to their patients. This could be due to misconceptions that both parties may have heard and believe. Wasif Saif, M.D., MBBS , medical oncologist, co-leader of the  Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team  (MDT), and leader of the  Phase I Clinical Trials MDT  at Karmanos, talked to Clinical Lead...

Patient Power Hodgkin lymphoma is a treatable cancer, and many patients diagnosed with it will be cured. Though stage does matter when it comes to prognosis, Dipenkumar Modi, M.D. , hematologist and medical oncologist, and member of the  Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant  and  Hematology Oncology  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, shared some promising new therapies and immunotherapies that have helped improve patient outcomes. Read the article here .

Patient Power Often, Hodgkin lymphoma patients experience skin changes, whether it is a side effect from treatment or a symptom from the cancer.  Dipenkumar Modi, M.D. , hematologist and medical oncologist, and member of the  Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant  and  Hematology Oncology  Multidisciplinary Teams at Karmanos, explained what some of the treatment options are for patients experiencing skin rashes. Read the article here .

DBusiness The third annual Classic Cars of the Cure will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20. It will feature classic and concept vehicles of local car aficionados and benefit cancer research at Karmanos Cancer Institute. Tickets are on sale now. Read the article here . Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) has again awarded KSP , McLaren’s Specialty Pharmacy, as a 2024 Specialty Pharmacy Pioneer in URAC’s Leaders in Performance Measurement (LPM) recognition program. As a URAC-accredited organization, this distinction shows that KSP continues demonstrating a commitment to improving health care quality and well-being through performance measurement. As a specialty pharmacy, KSP provides needed medications for patients with complex diseases or whose care...

The  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is gearing up for the third annual Classic Cars for the Cure on Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets are now available for this high-energy evening highlighting Michigan’s love of automobiles. This year’s event will support cancer research at Karmanos. “We are honored to invite our friends in Detroit, throughout Southeast Michigan and worldwide, to a special event,” Deborah Savoie, Karmanos Cancer Institute Board of Directors, said. “This year’s Classic Cars for th...