Karmanos Podcasts

101 WRIF November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. David Sternberg, M.D. , cardiothoracic surgeon and member of the Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, spoke to Meltdown on 101 WRIF about lung cancer risks, screening and the advancements in treatment that are available to treat the disease. He described two main causes of lung cancer development: smoking and radon gas.

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Boris Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., FACP , president and CEO of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, joined the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast to discuss advances in cancer treatment. He highlighted advances in theranostics, immunotherapy, and using electromagnetic radio frequencies to treat cancer. Dr. Pasche explained how these therapies are giving cancer patients more hope and improving outcomes.

WWJ Join the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at the  Classic Cars for the Cure  event. Arnold D’Ambrosio, Chief Development Officer at Karmanos, joined WWJ to tell them about the event. The night includes 25 classic cars from some of the best collections across the country, a full dinner menu, cocktails, and music by Christina and Stella. Proceeds from this event will support cancer research at Karmanos. Buy tickets to Classic Cars for the Cure  here .

101 WRIF Yusra Shao, M.D. , medical oncologist and member of the Genitourinary Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, talks to Meltdown from 101 WRIF about prostate cancer. They discuss when me should start talking to their primary care provider about prostate cancer screening. For more information, go to karmanos.org/prostatefacts .

WJR A new study reports that women are more likely to return for future breast screening after a true-positive result rather than a false-positive result. Evita Singh, M.D. , diagnostic radiologist, director of Breast Imaging, and member of the Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, joined All Talk With Kevin Dietz to explain what this study means, what possible results women may receive after having a mammogram, and why it is important to come back for any necessary follow-up screenings and ...

WJR A new study reports that women are more likely to return for future breast screening after a true-positive result rather than a false-positive result. Evita Singh, M.D. , diagnostic radiologist, director of Breast Imaging and member of the Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, joined the ‘JR Morning with Guy, Lloyd and Jamie, to explain what this study means, why some women may not return, and why she makes sure to have that face-to-face conversation with patients so they understand thei...

WJR The FDA has approved a new blood test to screen for colorectal cancer, called Shield. This screening is available to adults 45 and older who are at an average risk of developing colon cancer. Wasif Saif, M.D., MBBS , medical oncologist, co-leader of the Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and leader of the Phase I Clinical Trials MDT , joined ‘JR Morning to answer some questions about what this new test means for the future of colorectal cancer screening. Schedu...

WOMC Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University offer another Cross Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) session in southeast Michigan. Classes in Dearborn Heights are tailored to female adult cancer patients and at-risk community members. Jennifer Beebe-Dimmer, Ph.D., MPH, epidemiologist, leader of the  Population Studies and Disparities Research Program , scientific director of the  Epidemiology Research Core  at Karmanos, and principal investigat...

97.1 The Ticket Chris Beresford joined Daniella Bruce during the pre-game show on WXYT 97.1 FM’s The Ticket ahead of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Night game on July 8. In a way, Beresford believes his relationship with is primary care doctor saved his life. He and his doctor were playing squash, but he couldn’t play as many games as usual. He thought he had pulled a muscle in his chest, but his doctor sent him for scans. He had pulmonary embolisms and they noticed from his blood work that he had a very...

WWJ Theresa Hastert, Ph.D., MPP, Population Studies and Disparities Research Program  member at Karmanos and associate professor in the Wayne State University School of Medicine Department of Oncology, and her research team are recruiting LGBTQ+ cancer survivors and caregivers to participate in focus groups. She joined WWJ to talk about the FOCUS intervention and focus groups. The team hopes what they learn from the focus groups will help adapt the FOCUS program better to address the needs of LGBTQ...