Cancer conferences are designed to meet the educational needs of physicians. The conferences provide a forum for each of several specialties to educate the others about their particular role in cancer care. The multi-disciplinary panel acts as a working team, discussing aspects of diagnosis and therapy pertaining to specific, current cancer patients.

*WMCC obtains continuing medical education credits for physicians through Michigan State University—Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies (MSU/KCMS). These activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation through the joint sponsorship of MSU/KCMS and West Michigan Cancer Center. MSU/KCMS is accredited by the MSMS Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MSU/KCMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) (TM). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information, please contact Theresa Sweet at 269-384-8649 or email tsweet@wmcc.org.

Hematology Conferences*

For doctors whose patients are diagnosed with blood diseases, case presentations are discussed on the first Thursday of even-numbered months. Meetings are held at the Cancer Center in the 3rd floor multi-purpose room from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Thoracic Conferences*

Conferences to discuss cancers of the chest area including lung, trachea and esophagus as well as mesothelioma, thymoma, mediastinal tumors and chest wall tumors are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the Cancer Center’s 3rd floor multi-purpose room.

Gynecology Conferences*

Conferences to discuss a variety of gynecologic malignancies including cancers that arise from the ovaries, uterus, cervix, endometrium, vagina, and vulva are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the Cancer Center’s 3rd floor multi-purpose room.

GI Conferences*

Conferences to discuss a variety of gastrointestinal malignancies including cancers that arise from the colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus and small bowel are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held at 7:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor multi-purpose room.

Specialty Clinics*

Breast Cancer Clinic

The Breast Cancer Clinic team meets every other Wednesday, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Our multi-disciplinary team reviews the day’s cases first, and then sees patients for their initial consultation. The team consists of the following specialists:

• Medical Oncologist
• Radiation Oncologist
• Surgeon
• Pathologist
• Radiologist (specializing in Mammography)
• Advance Practice Nurse
• Research Protocol Nurse
• Genetic Educator
• Social Worker

Contact Information

For the Breast Clinic, appointments can be scheduled by the patient or referring physician by calling 269-382-2500 and dialing ’21′.

Neuro-Oncology Clinic*

Hemophilia Clinic

The Hemophilia Clinic team meets once a month, usually on the 2^nd Tuesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. Led by Dr. Glen Heggie, Hematologist and Medical Oncologist, the clinic provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive care to adults and their families with inherited bleeding disorders. Patients see the following specialists:

• Hematologist
• Bleeding Disorders Nurse
• Physical Therapist
• Nutritionist
• Dental Hygienist
• Hemophilia Social Worker

Contact Information

Please contact the Hemophilia Nurse Coordinator at 269-373-7479.