Going to my first chemotherapy infusion, I felt like a ball of nerves. The shock of being diagnosed with lung cancer was still fresh in my mind, and I didn’t feel ready to start this terrifying journey. But I had my wife by my side, and an army of friends and family praying for me, Read More
We know it’s difficult to navigate cancer alone. That’s why we partner with organizations throughout west Michigan. When resources come together, the result is improved awareness, treatments and survivorship. Accreditations & Quality
The Cancer Center provides local access to some of the most advanced treatments in the world, with a comprehensive array of specialties and subspecialties backed by affiliation with one of the nation’s top cancer centers, University of Michigan Health. We are members of the Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium, the Michigan Radiation Oncology Quality Consortium and Read More
When Walt Grzybowski lost a fingernail on his right hand in 2017, he assumed it would heal on its own. When it did not, he discovered he had skin cancer. Despite the challenges presented by his diagnosis, Walt was determined to stay strong and beat his cancer. Dr. Laurence McCahill contacted Walt shortly after his Read More
Leading-edge cancer treatments and personalized care come together at the UM Health-West Cancer Center. Backed by the skill and power of the University of Michigan Health System, we provide access to the most esteemed physicians in the country, right here in West Michigan. Advanced Cancer Care Treatment for Families in West Michigan The Cancer Network Read More
We’re here for you Cancer is intimidating – not just to patients but to everyone who cares about them. That’s why we commit to walking alongside you for every step of this journey. We are dedicated to helping cancer survivors live their lives as fully as possible after cancer treatment. Our survivorship coordinator will work Read More
We are dedicated to helping cancer survivors live their lives as fully as possible after cancer treatment. Our survivorship coordinator will work closely with your health care team to develop a comprehensive written care summary and personalized follow-up plan. The plan addresses dealing with the long-term effects of cancer as well as adjusting to other Read More
Our nurse navigators provide individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system obstacles and expedite access to quality care. Our navigators work closely with physicians in all specialty areas to coordinate your plan of care, and communicate with all members of the care team on your behalf. The goal is to Read More
Even with health insurance, we recognize that the financial impact of cancer treatment can still be significant. We provide a financial coordinators to walk through the process with you and help identify options for assistance. Our financial coordinator can review materials, make sure you understand documents and offer assistance in a number of areas including: Read More