Karmanos Office of Community Outreach and Engagement

04/06/2026

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Cancers of the head and neck can affect the mouth, throat, voice box and more. Persistent symptoms like hoarseness, mouth sores or difficulty swallowing should be checked. Early detection can improve treatment success — don’t ignore the signs. Tap or click the link to learn more: https://www.karmanos.org/karmanos/head-and-neck-oncology-program-karmanos

04/01/2026

Our 2026 Community Conversations on Cancer series continues this month. We welcome back Lauren Hamel, Ph.D., MBA, associate professor of oncology at WSU’s School of Medicine, for “Unintentional Harm: How Provider Implicit Bias Can Influence Clinical Communication and Related Outcomes.” The event is 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the Detroit Public Library's main branch and also available virtually via Zoom. Click or tap the link to RSVP for this important discussion. bit.ly/CCOC_042226

03/31/2026

Join us for the Real Talk: Prostate Cancer program, a free community event that empowers men to take control of their health. Enjoy dinner and learn about prostate cancer awareness, including prevention tips, risk factors, and local resources.

Karmanos Cancer Institute's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) and the Faith Community Research Network invite you to attend this event on 📅Tuesday, April 28 from 6pm to 8pm at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit.

This event is moderated by Pastor Frederick Belk, Senior Pastor at Mt. Charity Missionary Baptist Church. The program will also feature Dr. Cathryn Bock, Associate Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and Dr. Kevin Ginsburg, Urologist at Karmanos Cancer Institute.

To register for the program, visit: https://bit.ly/RTPC-SEC-0426, or use the QR code on the attached flyer!

03/19/2026

Did you miss one of our 2025 Community Conversations on Cancer events? It's not too late to join these important discussions. Find video of previous events on the COE Office YouTube channel. Videos are also available in Spanish and Arabic. Tap or click the link to watch (or re-watch) these important dialogues.
www.youtube.com/-oc9114

03/16/2026

Don’t miss our first 2026 Community Conversations on Cancer event “The Road Ahead: Understanding a Colon Cancer Diagnosis and Exploring Treatment.” The event, presented by Dr. Anthony Shields, M.D., Ph.D., part of the Karmanos Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multi-Disciplinary Team, is 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Detroit Public Library's main branch and also available virtually via Zoom. Click or tap the link to RSVP for this important discussion. https://bit.ly/CCOC_031826

03/11/2026

March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that can affect bone health, kidney function and immunity. Know the symptoms and speak with your provider if something doesn’t feel right. Increased awareness leads to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.

03/06/2026

Did you miss one of our 2025 Community Conversations on Cancer events? While you're waiting for the 2026 series to kick off this month, you can find video of previous events on the COE Office YouTube channel. Videos are also available in Spanish and Arabic. www.youtube.com/-oc9114

03/03/2026

This month, our 2026 Community Conversations on Cancer series kicks off with “The Road Ahead: Understanding a Colon Cancer Diagnosis and Exploring Treatment.” The event, presented by Dr. Anthony Shields, M.D., Ph.D., part of the Karmanos Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multi-Disciplinary Team, is 6 p.m. March 18 at the Detroit Public Library's main branch and also available virtually via Zoom. Click or tap the link to RSVP for this important discussion. https://bit.ly/CCOC_031826

03/01/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the signs and talk to your doctor about screening options, especially if you’re 45 or older or have a family history. Colon cancer is often preventable with regular screenings. Early detection saves lives — don’t put off this important conversation. Find out more at www.karmanos.org/karmanos/colorectal-cancer-treated-at-karmanos.

02/20/2026

Come for the information. Stay for the conversation. Leave with clarity and support. The path after a colon cancer diagnosis can feel uncertain. Join us for a Community Conversations on Cancer session that breaks down the basics in plain language. Learn what a diagnosis means, what the options are, and how to take the next step with confidence.

Karmanos Cancer Institute's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), in collaboration with the Detroit Public Library, invites you to our next event in our Community Conversations on Cancer series. This event will be held both in person at the Detroit Public Library (Main Branch) and virtually via Zoom at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

To register for the program, visit: bit.ly/CCOC_031826 or use the QR code on the flier below. Please contact KCI COE Events at kcicoeevents@karmanos.org or via phone at 313-576-8911 with any questions, or for help with registration.

02/17/2026

This Black History Month, the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement celebrates the contributions African Americans have made to the country's history, while seeing and and acknowledging struggles that have shaped -- and at times divided -- our country.

01/23/2026

Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., associate center director for Community Outreach and Engagement at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Theresa Hastert, Ph.D., associate professor at Wayne State University, were recently selected to serve on the board of the Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC). Dr. Hastert researches ways to lessen the financial toxicity associated with cancer and Dr. Thompson leads the Karmanos COE office as it promotes cancer prevention and control, and aligns those efforts with community voices. Click or tap below to read more.

The Michigan Cancer Consortium has selected two Wayne State University School of Medicine Department of Oncology faculty members as at-large board members for 2026-2027. Theresa Hastert, Ph.D., ass...