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

Betsy Cowles

Karmanos Cancer Institute

Elisabeth (Betsy) Cowles, a young 38-year-old mother of four and a full-time student, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when she thought she had a clogged milk duct while nursing her new ba...
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Isabella Jade Hanson

Karmanos Cancer Institute

Isabella was all smiles as she received a Build-A-Bear furry friend.
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Andy Wise

Karmanos Cancer Institute

Spouse of 33-year-old lung cancer survivor advocates for early detection and awareness
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