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

Ron Andrews

Karmanos Cancer Institute

At 54, Ron Andrews was leading an active and healthy life when he received an unexpected diagnosis that would change his world.

Paris Jones

Karmanos Cancer Institute

From perceived invincibility to sensibility, hope and inspiration, Paris Jones has a message about multiple myeloma he wants young men to hear.

Marilyn Fowler

Karmanos Cancer Institute

It was Thanksgiving morning in 2013 when Marilyn Fowler found a lump in her breast.
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