Breast Cancer Screening Access to Expand at Detroit Event
Detroit residents can register for mammograms during a documentary screening about breast cancer treatment on October 25, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Cancer
On October 25, 2026, a public screening of the documentary The Whitmore Project will take place in Detroit at the IBEW Building. The film, created by Southfield resident Lisa Whitmore Davis, features thousands of photos and videos captured during her own breast cancer chemotherapy.
Why it matters
The event provides a space for community reflection through the lens of survivor experience, while integrating direct access to clinical resources. It serves as a bridge for residents to connect with local screening services and oncology experts.
The upcoming event is an official community screening of a personal documentary, The Whitmore Project, featuring extensive visual documentation of breast cancer treatment. While the film offers an intimate perspective on chemotherapy, clinical details regarding the efficacy of specific protocols are not featured.
The players
Lisa Whitmore Davis
A Southfield resident and filmmaker who created the documentary The Whitmore Project to share her breast cancer experience.
Karmanos
A cancer research and treatment institution providing on-site mammogram registration services during the screening event.
The details
Lisa Whitmore Davis compiled thousands of individual photos and video clips recorded during her personal breast cancer chemotherapy sessions to create the documentary. By sharing this documentation, the project illustrates the daily physical and emotional realities of undergoing cancer treatment. During the Detroit screening, the Karmanos cancer center will be present to provide on-site registration services for patients seeking mammograms.
Timeline
• October 25, 2026: The public screening of The Whitmore Project takes place at the IBEW Building in Detroit.
Health Landscape
This documentary screening highlights a growing trend of integrating patient-led storytelling with tangible clinical outreach. It follows the established model of the Karmanos Cancer Institute to increase community engagement and preventive screening rates in the Detroit area.
Attendees can register for mammograms during the event, offering a direct opportunity to schedule routine screenings. Those interested in attending the discussion or the film showing should consult their physician about the importance of regular breast cancer screenings based on their medical history.
The takeaway
The Whitmore Project uses personal documentation to illuminate the realities of breast cancer care. Readers should speak with their doctor about current guidelines for breast cancer screening to determine when they are due for their next exam.
Further reading
For more information on local diagnostic resources and support, visit the Cancer section of our site.
More information
To reserve a seat for the event, visit the documentary screening registration page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Audacy.
