Dr. Mazen Mislmani Appointed Division Chief of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Mazen Mislmani Appointed Division Chief of Radiation Oncology We are excited to announce that Mazen Mislmani, MD, has accepted the position of division chief of radiation oncology at WMCC. Dr. Mislmani served in the interim role the past five months during which he displayed strength in leadership, clear communication and a drive to continue […]
Kalamazoo State Theatre Country Music Showcase to Benefit WMCC
‘Kyle Jennings and Friends – Nashville Storytellers’ Set for December 9 Nashville-based singer/songwriter Kyle Jennings is returning to his hometown of Kalamazoo, joined by a trio of talented country music songwriters to perform a one-of-a-kind live acoustic show. All proceeds benefit West Michigan Cancer Center. Kyle Jennings and Friends – Nashville Storytellers, returns to […]
End of Summer Celebration at Gull Meadow Farms
More than 325 WMCC patients and guests enjoyed a fun-filled day at the farm on Saturday, September 10th, courtesy of WMCC’s Making Memories Fund. Gull Meadow Farms in Richland features a large variety activities across its 80-acre property to keep people of all ages entertained for hours. From the petting farm to the combine slide, […]
Center-Wide Renovations in Final Stretch
Introducing: Hope Starts Here® Donor Recognition Wall Since the day our doors opened, donors have generously supported West Michigan Cancer Center patients. Donors help make WMCC programming and renovations possible, along with providing much needed financial assistance to patients in need. Our beautiful new donor wall is a way to honor your own cancer journey […]
The Edge® Difference in Cancer Treatment
Radiation oncology leadership team: Brittany Dominick, BS RT(T), Radiation Therapy Manager, Mazen Mislmani, MD, Division Chief, Radiation Oncology and Renu Sharma, MS, Director of Medical Physics. Not pictured: Liz Coleman, RN, BSN, OCN, Radiation Clinic Operations Manager. In June of this year, WMCC added a new line of defense in the fight against cancer. The […]
WMCC Welcomes Second Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Laurence McCahill, renowned West Michigan surgical oncologist with 25 years of experience, has relocated to Kalamazoo. Dr. McCahill is leading a new, comprehensive melanoma and skin cancer clinic in collaboration with West Michigan Cancer Center Radiation & Surgical Specialties (WMCC) and Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed). Dr. McCahill is […]
Hope Starts Here Newsletter Winter ’22
WMCC will soon embark on its 29th year treating cancer patients, a milestone that will be marked by the completion of center-wide renovations that will enhance patient care.
WMCC to Add Effective Tool to Prostate Cancer Treatment Arsenal
When WMCC radiation oncologist Mazen Mislmani, MD meets with a new prostate cancer patient, he makes sure there is adequate time to cover everything during the consult. That is because there are so many factors to weigh and treatment options to consider. “Not all prostate cancer cases are created equal,” according to Dr. Mislmani. “It […]
Kalamazoo Area Women Live Longer When Full-time Gynecologic Oncology Care Available Locally
By Anna Hoekstra, MD MPH Women with ovarian cancer live longer if they have surgery performed by a gynecologic oncologist. That has been shown in a variety of cities across the country. Recently, several students from WMed and I showed this is also true in Kalamazoo, when we studied women with ovarian cancer from southwest […]
Hope Starts Here Newsletter Summer ’21
It is official—we are now West Michigan Cancer Center Radiation & Surgical Specialties. If you prefer a shortened version, just call us WMCC. No matter which name you use, we will answer the call and walk beside you and your loved ones on your cancer journey.
