The UM Health-West Cancer Center has partnered with one of the premier names in cancer treatment, the University of Michigan Department of Radiation Oncology, for over 10 years to offer cutting edge radiation therapy treatments and deliver the best patient outcomes. University of Michigan faculty physicians at the Cancer Center utilize videoconferencing to collaborate with Read More
UM Health-West Cancer Center offers on-site laboratory services. This not only saves time but makes it much more convenient for you. The lab has walk-in hours and results are often available the same day. Lab Hours: M-F 8-4:30pm Patient Resources
UM Health-West’s Gynecological Oncology program treats cancers and disorders of the female reproductive system, including: Cervical Endometrial/uterine Ovarian Vaginal Vulvar Additionally, UM Health-West offer robotic surgery including minimally-invasive hysterectomies. Our Experts Patient Resources Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC) Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer. Not all treatments are the same. A cancer patient’s treatment may consist of one drug or a group of drugs that work together—called combination therapy. Chemotherapy drugs can be taken by mouth or directly injected into the bloodstream. They can be given in your doctor’s office, 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
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
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