Ascension St. John Hospital Newland Medical Associates

Cancer is personal. So is how we care for you. You don’t have to travel far to get personalized cancer care and support services. Doctors and multispecialty care teams at Ascension St. John Hospital Newland Medical Associates - Bingham Farms provide a healing environment with compassionate, personalized care. Your oncologist starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, your cancer care team works with you to create a personalized care plan.

Multispecialty cancer care delivers targeted therapy for your cancer needs

We’re dedicated to delivering targeted cancer therapies with supportive cancer care services. Our specialists routinely review your care plan to help improve your survivorship and quality of life. Your multispecialty care team may include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and other cancer specialists who diagnose and treat many types of cancer, including:

• Blood disorders, anemia, blood clots (DVT, PE) 
• Brain cancer
• Breast, ductal and lymph node cancer
• Cancers of the blood, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloproliferative neoplasm
• Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including colon, liver and pancreatic
• Genitourinary (GU) cancers, including bladder, prostate and kidney
• Gynecologic cancers, including endometrial, ovarian and cervical
• Head and neck cancers 
• Lung and esophageal cancer
• Skin cancer, including basal cell, melanoma and squamous cell
• Other types of cancer

Your care team may also include oncology-certified nurses, palliative care specialists, genetic counselors, dietitians, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists, social workers and our new patient consult coordinator. We’re here to help support you throughout your treatment, recovery and beyond.

Benefits of cancer care services close to home

At Ascension St. John Hospital Newland Medical Associates, we offer hope and support. Treatment options include specialized cancer treatments, clinical trials and a healing place for your body, mind and spirit. Our network of Ascension Michigan cancer specialists also provide cancer care outreach services across the area, including neighborhoods throughout Southeast Michigan.

Our care team is here to help answer your questions and connect you with supportive care services and cancer rehabilitation programs.Ascension Michigan provides services that support your recovery after having chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. We offer a range of services on our campus, with convenient valet parking. Transportation to and from appointments can be arranged for you. Our oncology care teams work together to help make your appointments as easy and coordinated as possible. 

Cancer support programs and services

When you’re going through cancer care, we’re by your side. Your doctors and care team are here to help, listen and offer services that help support your treatment plan. Have a conversation with our patient navigator — ask any question, big or small. And we offer an extended care team for emotional support — chaplain, palliative care specialist and oncology-certified social worker. Our healing garden and chapel are always open for you and your loved ones. Other services include: 

• Cancer rehabilitation
• Financial aid counselors
• Nutritionists 
• Oncology-trained pharmacists 
• Patient and caregiver support groups 

Advanced tests help target cancer cells and tumors 

Our cancer care team does a thorough medical evaluation and uses a range of tests to diagnose your condition. We offer easy scheduling for tests at: 

3D mammograms, breast MRI, and low-dose CT lung scans are high-definition image studies that help improve the detection of hard-to-find cancers. Other services include biopsy procedures, advanced radiology imaging, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, ultrasound-image-guided procedures of the chest and abdomen, and more. We also offer tumor testing for personal molecular targets and hereditary cancer genes (for example, BRCA genes, Lynch syndrome, BFAF mutations, germline and tumor cells).

Medical oncology treatments are provided in a comfortable infusion center. Chemotherapy and other treatments may involve oral, intravenous (IV) or topical medication therapy. These treatments may be combined with surgery or other treatments.

• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Hormone therapy
• Management of oral targeted therapy

Infectious Disease Clinic

At Ascension St. John Hospital Newland Medical Associates our Infectious Disease Clinic delivers care to children and adults with an infectious disease. Board-certified doctors lead our hospital’s infectious disease control programs. We diagnose and treat highly contagious viruses and bacterial infections. And, we help you understand how to improve your hygiene to prevent the spread of germs and promote wound healing. Together, we deliver personalized care that’s right for you.

Infectious disease services

Our doctors and nurses provide specialized care for infections that are difficult to diagnose, include a high fever or don’t respond to treatment. Contact tracing may also be used to determine the source of the infection and potential spread of many diseases, including:

• COVID-19 and SARS
• Ebola
• Hepatitis A
• HIV/AIDS
• Influenza (seasonal or other flu)
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Hepatitis C
• Wound Care

Diseases spread by parasites, such as malaria, rocky-mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease, can be treated by an infectious disease specialist. We’re equipped to handle public health outbreaks and work with state and local public health officials to analyze environmental and occupational disease spread. 

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, including high fever or shortness of breath, go to the nearest ER and call 9-1-1.

Preventing infectious diseases

Our care team shares family-centered education to help you prevent the spread of infectious illnesses. Tips include:

• Avoid touching your eyes, noses or mouth with your hands
• Don’t drink after others
• Keep your vaccinations are up-to-date
• Prepare your food safely
• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
• Wear a mask, if needed, to prevent the spread of airborne germs

Doctors and care teams at Ascension St. John Hospital Newland Medical Associates provide a network of primary and specialty care. We can connect you with specialists who are right for you and your family.