Henry Ford Cancer Institute - Detroit

09/04/2025

Poor sleep can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Are you getting enough ZZZs? Find out:

How does sleep affect your heart? From blood pressure to heart attacks, here's why sleeping soundly is key to long-term heart health.

09/03/2025

Late-stage abdominal cancers are hard to treat – but an innovative surgical treatment known as PIPAC is offering patients an improved outlook:

PIPAC is a minimally invasive surgery that sends chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity - helping to treat those with late-stage abdominal cancers.

09/03/2025

From the moment Amy Palaian laced up her skates as a preschooler, hockey felt like home. That drive carried her through travel leagues, onto her high school team as the only girl, and eventually to the University of Michigan-Dearborn women’s hockey team – where she would experience incredible national victories followed by the challenge of recovering from a full medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear in her knee.

“I was having a really great first year,” Amy recalls, who helped lead the women’s hockey team to its first-ever playoff and national tournament appearances. But just weeks before the regular season ended, she took a hit during practice to her left knee. Though swollen, she kept playing—until a second, harder hit left her crumpled on the ice. “I remember hearing a pop—or maybe 2,” she says. “This time, I knew it was serious.”

Amy was first evaluated by U-M-Dearborn athletic trainer Jeff Bord and referred to specialists at Henry Ford Health. She was had a full MCL tear and a bucket-handle meniscus tear—severe injuries that required surgery. Under the care of our sports medicine physician Dr. Robert Albers and our orthopedic surgeon Dr. T. Sean Lynch, her MCL was reattached and her meniscus repaired.

Amy returned for the season opener just a month later. Her comeback peaked when she became the first U-M-Dearborn women’s hockey player selected to represent Team USA at the 2025 Winter World University Games in Torino, Italy, where she scored against Great Britain.

Now a sophomore, Amy continues to play while pursuing a degree in biological sciences, with plans to become a large-animal veterinarian.

Grateful for the care and support she received throughout her recovery, she credits her successful return to hard work, resilience and a dedicated medical team. “I’m really fortunate to have had such incredible support during my treatment and recovery,” she says. “There were tough days, but staying positive and working hard in rehab made all the difference. The care I received at Henry Ford was fantastic and I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”

Read Amy’s story: https://bit.ly/41vIglH

09/02/2025

New evidence has found that the pesticides used to treat golf courses can have a neurotoxic effect associated with Parkinson’s disease. Here's what you need to know: https://bit.ly/4oBoXkH

A study found that individuals living within three miles of golf courses were at a greater risk for Parkinson’s disease. Here's what you need to know.

09/01/2025

You can’t build the future of health without a strong, healthy construction team! 💪🏗️ Before the sun rises, our Destination: Grand construction crew starts their day with ‘stretch and flex’ - a coordinated routine that's crucial to prevent injuries and keep our team moving safely as they construct the Henry Ford Hospital expansion.

08/31/2025

People with diabetes have a high risk of developing a variety of skin conditions—some purely cosmetic, others potentially more serious. Sometimes, a skin rash is the first sign of diabetes:

Diabetes is about more than just your blood sugar. It’s also very common for people with diabetes to experience skin conditions like rashes and infections.

08/31/2025

In May, 58-year-old Evonne Simoff became the FIRST patient in Michigan to use adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s — a breakthrough treatment transforming brain care! 🧠

When Evonne was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease 12 years ago, medication helped her stay active on the golf course and hiking trails. However, over time, the effectiveness diminished and left her exhausted and struggling with daily life.

Unlike traditional DBS, adaptive DBS adjusts stimulation levels in real time using the patient’s own brain signals. This innovative approach allows the therapy to automatically adapt based on physical activity and individual needs throughout the day, offering a truly personalized approach to care.

To those eligible for adaptive DBS, Evonne shares this advice: "I would say run — don't walk — to have this done. It's given me back years. I know it doesn't fix Parkinson's; it only helps with the symptoms. It's still the best thing I've ever done."

Learn more: https://bit.ly/462eeZm

08/29/2025

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses in women – and it’s about more than just HPV. Our gynecologic oncologist Dr. Miriana Hijaz answers your top questions, like: If my HPV cleared years ago, am I still at risk? Learn more: https://bit.ly/47NUTfN

08/29/2025

Healthy cereal options for kids contain no more than 5 grams of added sugar. And for kids under 2, healthy options shouldn't have any added sugar: https://bit.ly/4mScVCB

Cereal is often the easiest breakfast option, but it's not always the healthiest one. Learn what to look for - and what to avoid - when buying your kids cereal.

08/28/2025

As vaccination rates lag, our pediatrician Dr. Tiffany Binno discusses with WXYZ-TV Channel 7's Keenan Smith about the importance of families getting their children caught up on shots to prevent outbreaks and keep classrooms safe.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4lN1xq0

08/28/2025

What makes a diet balanced? A dietitian reveals some simple tips to tell you if you’re eating right:

What does eating a balanced diet really mean? A dietitian explains how you can tell if your diet is balanced, and how to tweak it if it’s not.

08/27/2025

Even if aspirin proves to be an effective cancer fighter, the side effects mean it’s not for everyone. Read what we know so far:

A quick internet search brings up potentially exciting news about aspirin and cancer prevention. But just reading the headlines won’t tell you the whole story.