At Ascension Borgess Cancer Center in southwest Michigan, our doctors and nurses listen to understand your healthcare needs and concerns and answer your questions. Then, we deliver a care plan with diagnostic tests, personalized cancer treatments and support programs. Your care team may include medical and surgical oncologists, oncology-certified nurses, palliative care specialists, and dietitians. We focus on your needs and are dedicated to supporting you throughout your cancer treatment and beyond.
Advanced cancer care close to home
When you choose Ascension, you get access to high-quality care close to home and doctors who are part of a national network of cancer specialists.
FIND A CANCER SPECIALIST
Specialists include:
- Blood cancer
- Breast cancer and breast reconstruction
- Colon cancer
- Gynecological cancer
- Lung cancer
Ascension Borgess Cancer Center has a dedicated infusion center for chemotherapy and other medical oncology treatments. Your oncologist may recommend genetic tests. Our cancer nurse navigator will connect you with a genetic counselor to explain the results. These tests can aid your cancer care team when discerning treatment options and clinical trials. Our cardio-oncology care program is for the patient who is at risk for heart disease and cardiotoxicity. We are here for you as your healthcare needs change. For example, rehabilitation therapy helps build strength and endurance, and support groups help you manage stress and connect you to local services.
Specialized surgical treatments at Ascension Borgess
Our surgeons have the expertise to deliver surgical treatments for your type of breast cancer or other cancer. Surgical techniques and technology include:
- Hidden scar breast cancer surgery
- SAVI SCOUT® radar localization for lumpectomy
- Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery
Cancer screenings and advanced diagnostic testing
Screening 3D mammograms produce high-definition images to help improve the detection of breast cancers. The purpose of our pulmonary lung nodule program is to identify potential lung cancers early when they are most treatable. Low-dose lung CT scans are used to screen for lung cancer. Colonoscopies are used to detect colon cancer and Pap tests evaluate cells for cervical cancer. Ask your doctor what screening tests are right for you. Genetic risk assessment and counseling services are also available. We provide BRCA1 and BRCA2 screening as part of our high-risk breast clinic program.
If a screening test result is abnormal, Ascension Borgess provides advanced imaging technology and minimally invasive procedures to aid in the diagnosis of your condition. For example, breast MRI is used to detect breast cancer in high-density breast tissue.
Our cancer care team
Cancer specialists at Ascension Borgess Cancer Center are board certified in hematology-medical oncology and surgical oncology. Our doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants see patients at the Ascension Borgess Cancer Center in Kalamazoo and our offices in Allegan, Michigan. Doctors specializing in hematology-medical oncology are:
Financial assistance and support is available
If you and your family need help with financial assistance, we can connect you with resources and programs that may be able to help. Our financial counseling team is here to listen to your concerns and work with you to help find options that meet your needs.
