Fall 2006 - Karmanos Cancer Institute

Karmanos Affiliate Network Expands Our Reach...
Beyond Metro Detroit
Barb Hurley is from Midland,
MI, and considers herself a bit of
a cancer “pro.” Having battled ovarian
cancer for nearly 10 years, she knows the ins
and outs of blood work, biopsies, CT and PET
scans, surgeries and chemotherapy.
Barb credits her MidMichigan Medical Center
oncologist for expertly monitoring her condition
over the years. To ensure she received the
highest level of specialty care available for her
form of cancer, Barb’s oncologist referred her
to the Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Fortunately for Barb – and hundreds of other
patients each year – world-class cancer care is
readily available throughout Michigan and
Ohio via the Karmanos Affiliate Network, a
group of physicians and medical centers
working closely with physician-scientists and
researchers at the Karmanos Cancer Institute.
“The Affiliate Network connects us to hospitals
and medical groups outside the Detroit area,” said
Jeffrey Forman, M.D., F.A.C.R., professor of
radiation oncology and medical director of the
Karmanos Affiliate Network. “It essentially expands
our reach far beyond Southeast Michigan.”
For some patients, the Affiliate Network
provides easy access to the innovative cancer
treatments and advanced diagnostic services only
available at the Karmanos Cancer Institute. For
other patients, the Network enables them to get
world-class cancer treatment close to home.
“In some situations, it might be appropriate for
a patient to get his or her treatment closer to
home,” Dr. Forman said. “Through our affiliates,
we can refer patients to providers in their area
with confidence that they will get excellent care.”
“I believe in getting the best possible health
care,” explains Barb. She believes her personal
commitment to good health, along with the
MidMichigan/Karmanos connection, has helped
her live a very full and satisfying life, despite her
ongoing battle with cancer.
KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE AFFILIATION INSTITUTIONS
JEFFREY FORMAN, M.D., F.A.C.R.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION GROUPS
Northern Michigan Hospital
Petoskey, MI
Mt. Clemens Regional
Medical Center
Mt. Clemens, MI
Crittenton Hospital
Rochester, MI
Marquette General
Health System
Marquette, MI
MidMichigan Medical Center
Midland, MI
Metropolitan Florence
Nightingale Hospital
and Cancer Center
Istanbul, Turkey
PHYSICIAN AFFILIATION GROUPS
Huron Medical Group
Port Huron, MI
Toledo Clinic
Hematology Oncology
Toledo, OH
Newland Medical Associates
Southfi eld / Novi, MI