Michigan Senate To Vote On Equal Coverage Of Chemotherapy
An effort to require health insurers to provide cancer patients the same coverage for oral drugs as for intravenous medications is expected to advance in the Michigan Legislature.
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An effort to require health insurers to provide cancer patients the same coverage for oral drugs as for intravenous medications is expected to advance in the Michigan Legislature.
The first patient at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron is scheduled to be treated in July.
Firefighters with certain types of cancer might soon be able to charge the state for some of their medical expenses.
You may want to think twice about consuming processed meats following some new findings by the World Health Organization.
Every three minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer,
President Barack Obama says he and first lady Michelle Obama wish former President Jimmy Carter a fast and full recovery from cancer.
Karmanos Cancer Institute is teaming up with WSU as part of a national study focused on cancer treatments based on genetic markers in tumors.
Fata has the opportunity on Friday to speak to the judge and address his victims.
A western Michigan man stricken with cancer has failed to persuade a judge to order the state to recognize his New York same-sex marriage.
Dietary supplements are advertised as a way to improve your health, but years of research shows they may do more harm than good.
The program helps sick kids learn techniques to manage stress, anxiety and pain stemming from their illnesses and medical treatments.
Wildlife biologists tracking a tumor-causing virus first diagnosed in eastern wild turkeys five years ago have found the virus is far more widespread — but less deadly — than expected.
Knowledge is power when it comes to learning your risk for certain cancers.
The 4-year-old grandson of former University of Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr will go through a few more weeks of radiation.
The Stars Guitars evening includes an auction of signed guitars from some of the biggest names in music -- including Five Seconds of Summer, Katy Perry, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Zac Brown Band and Ted Nugent.
The government says Fata used a Hotmail account to execute his alleged crimes, including inquiring about a $3 million castle in Lebanon, his native country.
Asked about what appeared to be a cut on his neck, Fister said: "I had some skin cancer removed a couple of days ago."
Word dripped down this week that Jim Kelly's cancer is gone. But what does that mean? Is it gone today only to make its interminable, terminal march back to his enervated frame? Or is it really gone, as in he won?
The Komen 3-Day Walk made its way through Novi on Friday and will end up in Dearborn by Sunday.
An attorney filed suits in Oakland County Circuit court on behalf of 11 patients given unnecessary chemo by Dr. Farid Fata.
Richard Notte, who has served as mayor of Sterling Heights for 21 years, announced Monday he taking a leave from office to battle cancer.
More teen girls are getting a controversial cervical cancer vaccine but the increase isn't much of a bump, the government reported
The study found the more sugary drinks the women drank, the greater the density of their breasts - a known risk factor for cancer.
A Flint couple who will tie the knot next week knows the true meaning of "living in the moment."
Unlike other kinds are screenings, colonoscopy offers doctors the opportunity to actual stop the disease before it starts.
A Michigan judge has temporarily blocked prediction market platform Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets online for the next two weeks.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania, accusing the states of refusing to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture with data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Police say they made several attempts to negotiate with the man, but he allegedly raised a handgun toward officers.
A heat wave will hit its peak in Metro Detroit from Tuesday through Thursday, the National Weather Service says.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking a man who they say fled a motorcycle crash, leaving his injured 2-year-old daughter at the scene.
An air quality alert was issued for Monday in Metro Detroit, with elevated levels of ozone as the underlying cause.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania, accusing the states of refusing to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture with data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
A bill passed unanimously by the Michigan House would allow minors to sell lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks on private property without the permits and fees some local health departments currently require.
With the extreme heat this week in Southeast Michigan, health experts say it's important to have a plan to stay safe for people who plan to spend time outside.
An election fraud case against current Hamtramck city councilman began on Monday, June 29.
Extreme heat will ramp up starting Tuesday, with heat indices topping 105 through Thursday.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Hillsborough County, Florida, on Monday, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident. Arnold, 23, is charged with four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery. He made his first appearance in the Florida courtroom on June 25.