Clinical Trials

To offer hope and longer life to patients with all types of cancer, Karmanos offers the latest types of therapy through our Clinical Trials Program.


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Supportive Oncology 

Our Supportive Oncology Multidisciplinary Team works with each of our multidisciplinary teams to provide patients expert support for:

  • Symptom control 
  • Pain management
  • Psychological and spiritual needs
  • Caregivers
  • Advanced care planning
  • Coordination of care

Our goal is to improve the quality of life for our cancer patients and their families. These services are available from the time of diagnosis throughout all phases of treatment and care.

Innovative, Individualized Care

The Supportive Care team prides itself on providing a passionate, caring and respectful team-based approach to respond to our patients' physical and emotional needs.

Appointment Information

To learn more about supportive oncology at Karmanos, please talk to your Karmanos health care provider.

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Supportive Oncology

Patient Stories

Terrell Thomas

Karmanos Cancer Institute

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

Karmanos Cancer Institute

"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.”
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Kim Harrison

Karmanos Cancer Institute

A family steps up and supports their matriarch after a cancer diagnosis.
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