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.
West Michigan Cancer Center, Growlers and PRAB/Hapman,
Bring Back the #SurvivorSelfie Jersey for Third Year.
The Kalamazoo Growlers, West Michigan Cancer Center Radiation & Surgical Specialties (WMCC) and PRAB/Hapman are excited to announce the return of Strike Out Cancer Day and the #SurvivorSelfie jersey on Sunday, June 6th at 1:35pm. The day game, taking place on National Cancer Survivors Day, will celebrate area cancer survivors and raise money for WMCC. […]
‘Hope Starts Here’ with New WMCC Website
West Michigan Cancer Center Radiation & Surgical Specialties debuted a revamped website today at wmcc.org, featuring extensive new content to help patients diagnosed and treated for cancer. “Hearing the words, ‘you have cancer’ is a life-changing moment and we want our patients to know that hope starts here,’ said Bridget VandenBussche, CPHRM, WMCC Executive Director. […]