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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. The type of skin cancer someone has can impact both their prognosis and treatment options. There are three main types: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer. It develops in the basal cells, found in the deepest part of the outer skin layer. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) accounts for 1.8 million skin cancer cases each year. It is caused by the overproduction of squamous cells in the top layer of the skin. Melanoma is the third most common...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is the start of a care journey for each patient. Karmanos Cancer Institute provides many resources for patients, their families and caregivers, as they embark on their treatment path. Karmanos' Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement (OCHECE) recently partnered with the Macomb County Cancer Action Council (CAC) to provide insight into how cancer navigation can significantly impact a patient’s overall health outcomes during the “Navigating Your Cancer Journey”...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute invites the community to the Screening Saves Lives: Cancer Screening and Educational Event in Farmington Hills. It takes place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Cancer Center at 31995 Northwestern Highway. Karmanos will provide breast cancer screenings, including mammograms, colorectal screening consultations, free head and neck examinations, and wellness checks. “We were amazed at having over 400 people walk thro...

Head and neck cancer is a general term to describe a number of tumors that originate in the mouth and throat. Other cancers in the head and neck area include thyroid, skin, salivary glands and sinuses. But what are the specific cancer sites that fall into that category? Oral Cavity : Cancers found in the oral cavity are generally called mouth cancers.  The cancer can develop in the lips, cheeks, teeth, gums, the front of the tongue, the floor and roof of the mouth, and the area found behind the wis...

When the pandemic started, Alan Yerke was already dealing with a health crisis. “I had an enlarged prostate. I had issues emptying my bladder. I was on medication for it,” Alan said. In 2022, Alan had a UroLift.  It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses tiny implants to lift and hold enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, so it doesn’t block the urethra. In 2023 he went in for a checkup, which included a PSA test. “I was getting a PSA test with my annual physicals while this was going on, b...

Your genes determine your eye color and height, and they may also reveal your cancer risk. Having a family history of certain types of cancer can increase your risk of developing the disease. An estimated 5% to 10% of cancer cases are hereditary. There is a lot of information out there about genetics and cancer risk; sifting through it can be overwhelming and confusing. But you don’t have to go it alone; the Karmanos Cancer Institute Genetic Counseling Service is available to patients throughout the Kar...

By the end of this story, you’ll probably conclude that Bob Busch is a champ who runs with Champ. But first, he had to face an unexpected reality and find unimaginable strength before he found his new hobby. Busch, 37, from Beverly Hills, Michigan, is a loving, caring, and supportive husband and father to his wife, Caitlin, and their three children, all under 10. In the Spring of 2021, the night of Busch’s 35 th birthday, he was doing what most parents do – getting his kids ready for bed. As they brushe...

ABC12 Scott Kizy, M.D. , surgical oncologist at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren  Flint and Clarkston , joined Good Morning Mid-Michigan and discussed colorectal cancer. He covered who may be at a higher risk of developing the disease, who should get a colonoscopy, and symptoms not to ignore. Dr. Kizy is also a member of Karmanos’ Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team . Watch here .

You may have heard that preparing for a colonoscopy is the hardest part. However, the instructions aren’t too bad. A colonoscopy is the only way to screen and prevent colorectal cancer . Having a clean colon makes it easier for the gastroenterologist to see if there are any abnormalities or polyps. If the specialist sees polyps, they can remove them while they are doing the colonoscopy, preventing cancer from developing. When you go to your colonoscopy consultation, you will receive instructions on how ...

A team of researchers from Wayne State University and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has received a five-year, $9.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health for the study “Genetic Variation in Cancer Risk and Outcomes in African Americans.” This is a Program Project Grant that includes three large studies. The team will work to improve the identification and clinical management of hereditary and multiple primary cancers in African Americans, a popu...