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As a leader in cancer research, Karmanos is able to offer patients access to innovative treatments and clinical trials that are often times not available anywhere else.
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. Through clinical trials, we are creating new knowledge about how therapies fight cancer and provide national leadership in testing these new therapies.
We understand that cancer is a complex disease that demands complex care. We provide each patient with a dynamic, carefully constructed treatment plan focused on their specific cancer and their unique needs.
We listen to you to design a plan that provides you with respect, compassionate care and is responsive to your emotional and practical concerns.
Dr. Charbel has a strong interest in early detection of colorectal adenomas and colon cancer. She feels passionate about reaching underserved patients who may not have awareness or resources to participate in screening programs, which is the key to long-term improved survival in colorectal cancer in our growing population. Education involving dietary, lifestyle, and activity modification is equally important colonoscopy in the prevention of colorectal cancer. She supports programs to "reach and teach" patients for positive long-term health outcomes.
Often when it comes to cancer, finding it early through screenings is the key to survival. This is especially true when it comes to colorectal cancer, often categorized as a silent cancer. “Typically with colorectal cancer you don’t present with signs until it’s at a later stage,” said Jacquelyn Charbel , DO, colorectal surgeon at MSU Health Care who practices at Karmanos Cancer Institute . “If it does get to the point where the cancer is symptomatic, you might see a change in your bowel habits, ...