Beaumont in the News

03/22/2012

When Kathleen Luft had colon cancer at age 45, her doctor recommended she be tested to see if the diagnosis at such a young age could be traced to something in her genetic makeup. But when her insurance wouldn’t cover the cost, and Kathleen couldn’t afford to pay, their “Plan B” was for her to have a colonoscopy every two years.

01/13/2012

Karyn Hopp, 49, of Milford has learned valuable coping skills in her short time as a cancer survivor. She attributes many of those skills to Beaumont’s Silver Linings wellness program.

01/09/2012

As much as Samira Manni loves her cousin, she doesn’t want to be like her. Despite having medical insurance and reaching her mid-40s, her cousin never bothered to get a yearly mammogram until she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

11/11/2011

If you want to discuss the benefits of robotic prostate surgery, you’ll have to catch up with Paul Kuligowski, 52, of Washington Township. Just three weeks after his minimally invasive procedure, he was part of a relay team that competed in the recent Detroit Free Press Marathon.