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

Carl Pfadt

Karmanos Cancer Institute

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

Karmanos Cancer Institute

Jaimie uses her experience as an opportunity to stress to others to take care of themselves and their health.
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Jennifer Traub

Karmanos Cancer Institute

Patient sends children to the same genetic counselor over 20 years later because of exceptional care
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