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"Cancer is a diagnosis—
not a death sentence.
I’m living proof.”

-Michael Dudley, patient

A Second Opinion Could Be Your Best Chance

We know the importance of taking control of your health and knowing what the best treatment option is for you and your journey. The scientific advances Karmanos researchers make daily help determine treatment options and guide treatment courses for each individual patient. We’re at the forefront of offering treatments that define the new standards of care. Thanks to our research programs, which are unique to Karmanos, we are bringing safe, effective and groundbreaking treatments from the laboratory bench to the patient’s bedside. In fact, Karmanos offers more cancer treatments not found elsewhere in Michigan.

Knowledge is power when it comes to advocating for your health, schedule an appointment with us today.

A Clear Path to Confidence and Care: A Seamless Second Opinion Process

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Advancing Cancer Care

Karmanos Cancer Institute is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in metro Detroit. That means patients can access treatments exclusive to Karmanos, including innovative care, cancer prevention programs and multidisciplinary teams of cancer specialists — an unmatched comprehensive approach.

  • Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant Program
  • Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Hematology Oncology
  • Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Sarcoma Oncology
  • Thoracic Oncology
  • Breast Cancer Program
  • Genitourinary Oncology
  • Head and Neck Oncology
  • Melanoma Program
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program
  • Supportive Oncology

Patient Stories

Baljinder Khuban

Karmanos

Baljinder Khuban, a resident of Strongsville, Ohio, was 35 when she was told she had non-curable cancer.

Tiffany Bentley

Karmanos

Faith, family and Karmanos care inspires breast cancer survivor’s life mission

Kevin Moore

Karmanos

In August 2020, it was easy to worry about an allergy or a tickle in the throat. With the coronavirus pandemic making headlines day after day, many people, including doctors, were cautious about re...

Bill Happel

Karmanos

A symbol of survivorship given by Bill Happel will be displayed at the Ohio cancer center to encourage other prostate cancer patients.

Paul Poole

Karmanos

“I just have a different faith now, and these doctors have given me that.”

Jack Wilcox

Karmanos

“The screening was easy and painless and I’m glad I had it done,” said Wilcox. “I had to have surgery, which removed part of my lung, and no further treatment was needed.”

John Raithel

Karmanos

I had the support of a three-legged stool: a hopeful attitude, my wife and family, and the exceptional care at Karmanos,” John says. “If patients can have those three things, they can reach their p...

Michael Dudley

Karmanos

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

Josephine Roach

Karmanos

“Without scheduling my annual mammograms, I would not be here today.”

Kim Harrison

Karmanos

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

Felicia Robinson

Karmanos

“I have been blessed to have one of the most caring, compassionate and thorough oncologists ever." 

Marcie Paul

Karmanos

“When I was first diagnosed, one thing I wanted was to meet people who had survived this cancer."

Catherine Loss

Karmanos

"It's like you are not in this yourself. It's like they're on this journey with you."

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