Bronson's Cancer Program

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life changing. When choosing where to receive treatment, trust southwest Michigan’s most preferred healthcare system. We offer a comprehensive approach to care that surrounds you with the expertise, technology, resources and positivity that you and your family need for your cancer journey. From diagnosis through treatment, we’ll track your progress and keep you and your care team informed and connected every step of the way.

Southwest Michigan's Most Experienced Cancer Team

When you choose Bronson for your cancer care, you have a whole team of experts helping you heal. Your team may include oncologists, surgeons, nurse navigators, primary care providers and other specialists. We are the region's first choice for cancer-related surgery and have provided comprehensive cancer care in Battle Creek for over three decades.

Nationally Recognized Cancer Care

Bronson Cancer Center in Battle Creek has a history of “firsts” and is nationally recognized for excellence. It is one of only 25 centers in the country to earn the Commission on Cancer's Outstanding Achievement Award.

Our Battle Creek radiation oncology program holds the prestigious ASTRO APEx accreditation - meaning we have a proven track record of providing the highest level of safe, patient-centered radiation treatment. At the time of accreditation, BBC was one of only 24 such centers in the nation, and continues to the only APEx-accredited cancer center in west and southwest Michigan.

Additionally, if you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, feel secure choosing Bronson for cancer treatment. With our state of the art technology and the use of scientific evidence in treating patients, Bronson Battle Creek is an Accredited Breast Center.

Region's Only Pediatric Cancer Program

Bronson Children's Hospital has the only pediatric cancer program in southwest Michigan. Our pediatric oncology team are the `go to' experts for the treatment of childhood cancers and blood disorders. The team guides and supports children and families through both outpatient and inpatient care.

Expanded Cancer Care at Bronson

More than 1.8 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year. To ensure people living in our communities have access to high quality cancer services, we've expanded our cancer program, opening a brand new outpatient facility in downtown Kalamazoo. The new Bronson Cancer Center is located at the corners of Vine and John Streets, across from Bronson Methodist Hospital’s Medical Office Pavilion. Here, adults diagnosed with cancer and other blood disorders receive outpatient treatments in an new state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the patient experience and promote healing.

Services available at the new cancer pavilion include:

• Medical oncology
• Hematology
• Infusion services
• Support services like financial counseling, social work and pastoral care
• Monthly support groups
• Dietitians and nutrition services
• And more

Connected Care is Better Care

No matter where you go for care within the Bronson system, your important medical information is easily accessible. Whether visiting the emergency department, your surgeon, your primary care provider or your oncologist, each member of your care team can quickly and easily pull up your health record - ensuring the best care possible.

With Bronson MyChart, you also have access to your medical information at all times. Through the secure, online tool, you can request appointments, send messages to your care team, refill prescriptions, view test results and more.

Bronson's oncology team works closely with other cancer experts, programs, clinical trials and support resources to make sure each patient receives the right care at the right time.