NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer CenterDetroit, Michigan (MI)

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is a premier NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Detroit, Michigan. It delivers cutting-edge multidisciplinary cancer treatment, early-phase clinical trial access, and pioneering oncologic research.

Clinical Programs & Subspecialties

Phase I Clinical Trials
Bone Marrow Transplant
Urban Cancer Disparities
Breast Oncology

Advanced Treatment Technologies

CAR-T Cell TherapyCyberKnife SBRTRobotic SurgeryPhase I Unit

How to Transfer Records & Get an Evaluation at Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Visiting an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center requires organized medical records to ensure multidisciplinary tumor board review can proceed without delay.

  1. 1
    Request Original Pathology Slides:Ask your diagnostic hospital pathology laboratory for unstained histology slides or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks for second opinion re-review.
  2. 2
    Acquire High-Resolution DICOM Imaging:Obtain raw DICOM files on CD or via secure electronic image sharing (Ambra/PowerShare) for all contrast CT, PET/CT, and MRI scans.
  3. 3
    Gather Molecular & NGS Next-Generation Sequencing:Compile FoundationOne, Guardant360, or institutional genomic panels to assess actionable alterations (e.g. EGFR, ALK, KRAS, BRAF, BRCA, HER2).
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Center Quick Facts

Official NameBarbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
NCI DesignationNCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Practice Address4100 John R St, Detroit, MI 48201
Main Phone800-527-6266
Clinical Trials Volume300+ Active Clinical Trials
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