Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can be one of the scariest moments of your life. So many questions, so many unknowns. We are here for you and your family.

At Bronson, you can expect comprehensive cancer care, including a variety of advanced treatments and complex surgeries. With services in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, you won't have to travel far for nationally recognized care. Bronson Battle Creek is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is one of only 25 hospitals in the country to be awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award three times in a row. Bronson Battle Creek Cancer Care Center is also recognized by The Joint Commission with the Gold Seal of Approval. This recognition means that we meet national standards for quality of care, so you can trust you're getting the best possible cancer care.

To read the 2019 Bronson Battle Creek Cancer Care Center Annual Report with a special focus on head & neck cancers, click here.

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Pam, Patient at Bronson Battle Creek Cancer Care Center

Pam's glad that she chose to come to the Bronson Battle Creek Cancer Care Center for her treatment. "It's been awesome. It feels like family."

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Jill, Breast Cancer Patient

We're told the importance of breast self-exams and annual mammograms. Jill didn’t know it at the time, but knowing her body saved her life.

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Dr. Randy Mudge on Jill's Breast Cancer Treatment

If you have aggressive cancer, you need to treat it aggressively. We work together as a team to create a comprehensive care plan.

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General Surgery for Treatment of Breast Cancer

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it's a team-oriented approach. We often lead the team to create a treatment plan.

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Navigating Through Breast Cancer

Nurse navigators help patients through the breast cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment, answering questions and making the process easier to manage.

We treat many types of cancer

There are more than 100 types of cancer. Our team will partner with you to determine the best treatment for your diagnosis. Commonly treated cancers include:

Blood
Bone
Breast
Colorectal
Esophageal and stomach
Gynecological
Head and neck
Lung
Pancreatic and liver
Skin
Urological (bladder, kidney and prostate)

We know finding the right doctor with the right services and treatments can seem daunting. This is especially true when choosing between medical, surgical and radiation therapy options. Bronson will work with you to find a plan that meets your needs.

From day one, we are in this together

You can count on our team of oncologists to work closely with other specialists and primary care providers to create a fighting plan custom to you. Whether you are looking for genetic counseling to understand your risk of cancer, battling an aggressive cancer, or working to get back to a normal life after treatment, Bronson delivers expert care with compassion.

Innovative cancer research

Because we are a member of the Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium, you may qualify to take part in national cancer research studies right here in your community. That often means you will have access to the latest treatment options.

Treating childhood cancer

Children are special and unique, and so are our pediatric cancer services. For more information on our pediatric cancer services, visit our pediatric hematology and oncology page.