Karmanos offers free health awareness events to help prevent cancer; talk with experts

April 17 Head and Neck Cancer Screening; May 9 Health Awareness Day at Wolverine Harley-Davidson

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Apr 09, 2015, 03:29 ET

DETROIT, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will offer two educational events to help raise awareness of cancer prevention and screening, early detection, as well as provide medical experts to address the public's questions. Both events are FREE and open to adults age 18 and older. Call 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266) to register or for more information.

WHAT: FREE - Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Screening, Friday, April 17

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will offer two free educational events: April 17th Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Screening at the Karmanos Cancer Center; and May 9th Health Awareness Day at Wolverine Harley-Davidson. Each event will raise awareness of cancer prevention and screening, early detection, as well as provide medical experts to address the public's questions. Both events are FREE and open to adults age 18 and older. Call 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266) to register or for more information.

WHEN: 1:30 – 4 p.m.

WHERE: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center
4100 John R (south of Warren, north of Mack, next to Harper Hospital)
Detroit, MI 48201

WHO: Any adult age 18 and over, especially those who have ever used tobacco and/or alcohol products.

WHY: A simple 10-minute screening exam can help determine if there is a problem that needs further follow-up which could help detect any of the oral, head and neck cancers in their earliest stages.

REGISTER: Pre-register by 5 p.m., April 16, to arrange for a free screening and complimentary valet parking. Call 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266) or click here to register online for the April 17 screening. On-site registration on April 17 will also be accepted if space is available. Parking will only be complimentary for those who pre-register by April 16.

WHAT: FREE - Health Awareness Day – Ask the Experts, Saturday, May 9
Presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wolverine Harley-Davidson

WHEN: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHERE: Wolverine Harley-Davidson, 44660 North Gratiot Ave., in Clinton Township

EXPERTS: Experts from the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine and their specialty include:
- Shirish Gadgeel, M.D., lung cancer
- Elisabeth Health, M.D., FACP, prostate cancer
- Kristen Kingzett, M.D., internal medicine
- Courtney Moore, M.D., hypertension and cardiovascular screening
- Catherine Nichols, DNP, breast cancer

REGISTER: Call 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266) or visit www.karmanos.org for more information

About the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Located in mid-town Detroit, Michigan, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care, is one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Karmanos is among the nation's best cancer centers. Through the commitment of 1,000 staff, including nearly 300 physicians and researchers on faculty at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and supported by thousands of volunteer and financial donors, Karmanos strives to prevent, detect and eradicate all forms of cancer. Its long-term partnership with the WSU School of Medicine enhances the collaboration of critical research and academics related to cancer care. Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., is the Institute's president and chief executive officer. For more information call 1-800-KARMANOS or go to www.karmanos.org.

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