Center for Cancer Care Services

Medical oncology care and non-medical support services for patients and families is provided at the Center for Cancer Care. Membership with the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group enables patients to take advantage of the same experimental drugs administered at a major cancer treatment center. Staff uses a team approach and treats the whole person.

The Center for Cancer Care Team

Medical Oncologists who are physician specialists in the medical treatment of cancer.

• A pharmacist who prepares chemotherapy in a special area, assures accurate dosages and checks for drug incompatibilities.
• A registered nurse who is specially trained in administering chemotherapy, who will also be able to evaluate and aid in meeting special needs of patients.
• A social worker who can provide referral to local service and agencies.
• A Pastoral Care Chaplain who will be available for spiritual counseling and support
• A dietitian who can provide nutritional counseling by supplementing or changing the patient's diet to cope with the side effects of chemotherapy treatments and cancer itself.
• Added services that include laboratory tests, X-rays and scans.

Hours

Patients will be seen in the Center for Cancer Care on weekdays by appointment. We are available to answer any questions and schedule appointments.

For more information visit www.cancer.org

Annual MHP Cancer Report

Click here for the 2009 Cancer Report (using 2008 data.)

Johnson Family Center for Cancer Care • 1440 E. Sherman Blvd.• Suite 300 • Muskegon, MI 49444 • Phone 231-672-2008

Cancer and Hematology Centers of West Michigan • 1440 E. Sherman Blvd. •
Suite 200 • Muskegon, MI 49444 • Phone 231-672-2008