A letter to the community from Dr. Boris Pasche

Dear neighbor,

Having the opportunity to join the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is an accomplishment that I do not take lightly. I am delighted to be welcomed to Detroit and lead a true staple in the Motor City. Karmanos is a leader in cancer research and care, not just in Michigan, but across the country and internationally. I look forward to the breakthrough discoveries we will accomplish together in cancer treatment.

As an experienced hematologist and medical oncologist, I understand the importance of the oncologist-patient and oncologist-caregiver relationships, especially when patients are faced with such a dreaded disease. I have not only spent decades treating my patients facing gastrointestinal cancers with promising drugs, but I have also been at the forefront of research and discovering new drug and medical device therapies and plans that have improved my patients’ lives. Finding ways to beat cancer is not only a professional goal of mine, but this disease has impacted me and my family personally, as well, so this work is significant to me.

I, along with the researchers, scientists and clinicians at Karmanos, are dedicated to Karmanos’ vision: A world free of cancer. We start the day with this in mind, whether we’re seeing patients, analyzing clinical trial results, or creating potential new treatments in the lab. You can count on us continually looking for what will give our patients their best chance at beating this disease.

What attracted me to Karmanos is the organization’s National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center designation, the location in the heart of Detroit, Karmanos’ dedication to serving Southeast Michigan communities, and its offering of over 250 promising new treatments to patients. The fact that Karmanos is the largest cancer care network in Michigan and serves cancer patients in over 46 counties in the state and Northwest Ohio through 16 locations was another reason why I wanted to be part of this organization. I am excited to expand and bring high-quality care and clinical trial opportunities to communities, so that many can benefit from novel treatments.

Before my arrival, Team Karmanos had accomplished many groundbreaking discoveries in cancer and has been on track to finding improved treatments that offer patients a better quality of life. I look forward to continuing down this road with this incredible organization. I hope you think of Karmanos first for cancer screening and prevention, and if you need the best cancer care in the state.