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Why is it so necessary? African American Parents' Perspectives on Delaying and Refusing HPV Vaccination

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About Us

The Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement (OCHECE) leads Karmanos Cancer Institute's community outreach and engagement (COE) efforts. The Office works to monitor the cancer burden in Karmanos' 46 county catchment area and engage our diverse communities and scientists in strategies to reduce that burden and improve cancer outcomes across all populations.

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Meet the advocates aiming to eliminate cancer health disparities and reduce the burden of cancer.

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IN THE NEWS: Karmanos Offering Cross-Training for Cancer Survivors

WOMC Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University offer another Cross Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) s...

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Department of Defense Grant Assists Karmanos Researchers Studying New Treatments for Ovarian Cancer

Gen Sheng Wu, Ph.D., member of the Molecular Therapeutics Research Program at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and professor of Oncology ...

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The Forgotten Cancer: What to Know About Sarcoma

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in tissues or bones. There are more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma cancers, with bone and soft tissue sarco...

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WOMC | Karmanos Offering Cross-Training for Cancer Survivors

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WWJ | Eye on Health: LGBTQ+ and Cancer Treatment

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WWJ | Genetic Counselor Available to Speak with at Screening Saves Lives Event on June 8

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