Stories of Trailblazing
Dr. Eleanor Walker
In her work as a radiation oncologist and in her research, Dr. Walker has been instrumental in studying disparities in cancer care, and in educating underserved communities on the importance of preventive care and clinical trials.
Donnell
When Donnell was diagnosed with prostate cancer, abdominal scar tissue prevented traditional robotic surgery and he felt like he was out of options. A new, single-incision robotic procedure at Henry Ford Health offered him hope—and gave him his life back.
Dr. Zarbo and Dr. Chitale
Richard Zarbo, M.D., and Dijannay Chitale, M.D., lead a laboratory team that has developed over 25,000 techniques for mapping out the medical and molecular genetics of individuals. This work is driving innovations in precision medicine for cancer at Henry Ford Health and across the nation.