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.

Patient Stories

Michael Dudley

Karmanos Cancer Institute

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

Carl Pfadt

Karmanos Cancer Institute

Sarcoma survivor and wife have first baby after treatment that could have led to infertility

Tiffany Bentley

Karmanos Cancer Institute

Faith, family and Karmanos care inspires breast cancer survivor’s life mission
See All Patient Stories

The Latest From Karmanos Cancer Institute

News

Karmanos Thinks Pink, Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month....

Read More

The Dangerous Side Effect Cancer Patients Must Get Honest About

There was something in the corner of Jerry Melendez’s eye, in the tear duct. He thought it was a stye or a cyst. “The eye doctor gave me steroids,...

Read More

Answering Common Questions, Revealing Benefits of Cancer Clinical Trials

Many myths surround clinical trials and their potential risks and benefits. Below, I answer some common questions to combat myths with facts to he...

Read More
News

105.9 KISS FM | Getting a Second Opinion at Karmanos

Listen Now

WJR | Karmanos Cancer Institute Continues Its Community Education Series

Listen Now

WXYT 97.1 The Ticket | ‘Get a Mammogram’

Listen Now