Cancer care, also referred to as oncology services, is provided at Hillsdale Hospital in collaboration with ProMedica Cancer Institute. This allows for a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, connecting patients to a vast network of oncology experts, treatments and support services closer to home.
The ProMedica Cancer Institute maintains an office inside the Three Meadows Medical Building for telehealth visits with ProMedica Physicians medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and genetic counselors. You will also have face-to-face interaction with your nurse navigator.
Nurse navigators are onsite to:
- Help guide patients through their cancer care journey by facilitating telehealth appointments.
- Work with the care team to provide compassionate, supportive and individualized care.
- Schedule appointments for chemotherapy, radiation and subsequent testing and procedures.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families.
Patients have the option to utilize lab, radiology tests, infusion and blood transfusion services at Hillsdale Hospital, and oncology treatment services, such as chemotherapy at ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital and radiation at ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center, located just miles apart in Adrian, Mich. Patients will also have access to the ProMedica Cancer Institute Healing Care Program that provides virtual cancer wellness services to patients, survivors and family members.
Approximately 5-10 percent of cancers may be caused by an inherited gene mutation, passed from parent to child, known as a hereditary cancer syndrome. Members of a family with a hereditary cancer syndrome are more likely to develop cancer than the general population.
In collaboration with Hillsdale Hospital, ProMedica Cancer Institute’s Genetics Program provides hereditary risk assessments, such as genetics testing, for individuals who qualify.
If you believe you could benefit from a hereditary risk assessment, speak with your provider, who can refer you to genetic services through ProMedica Cancer Institute’s Genetics Program. The program is run by board-certified, licensed genetic counselors who can meet with you virtually to discuss options, such as genetic testing based on your risk factors.
To learn more about ProMedica Cancer Institute’s Genetics Program, call (419) 824-8852.
Feeling comfortable and supported is as important as receiving high-quality care throughout your cancer treatment journey. Our support services include:
- Healing Care complements traditional medical treatments, including breathing techniques, guided imagery, healing touch and health lifestyle sessions via video visits.
- Cancer Rehab helps you feel better physically before, during and after your cancer treatment. Our specially-trained physical therapists can help you with fatigue, pain, balance issues and lymphedema.
- Survivorship helps you find your new normal after cancer treatment. Together with a certified nurse practitioner and an oncologist, you’ll develop a comprehensive document that details your cancer journey and your plan to feel safe and monitored moving forward.
- Other support services include nurse navigation, dietary counseling, psychology and social work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radiation Oncology?
Radiation oncology is a common cancer treatment method that uses radiation to destroy cancer cells.
ProMedica Physicians Radiation Oncology offers highly-advanced radiation treatments and therapies using state-of-the-art technology at the ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center in Adrian, Michigan. A team of radiation oncologists, physicists and dosimetrists work together to create precise and individualized treatment plans for each patient.
What quality standards does this cancer care program adhere to?
ProMedica Cancer Institute is the largest cancer program in the region and has accreditations through the American College of Radiology, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) and American College of Clinical Oncology Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI). Patients are connected to extensive resources, including an expert provider network and state-of-the-art diagnostic tests, treatments and supportive therapies.
Am I a candidate for genetic testing?
If you or your relatives have any of the following, you may be a candidate for genetic testing:
- Ashkenazi Jewish descent with breast cancer at any age
- Bilateral breast, ovarian, male breast, pancreatic or metastatic prostate cancer at any age
- Breast, colorectal or endometrial cancer before age 50
- Multiple family members with the same type of cancer
- Family with several individuals with cancer at a young age
- Relative with known gene mutation (i.e. BRCA) Lynch syndrome, etc.
- Concerns for yourself or your family members regarding risk for cancer
By knowing your risk, you can work with your physician on early detection and prevention.
What providers will I see during my cancer care journey?
Your nurse navigator will guide you through your care journey, ensuring a tailored experience. The following ProMedica providers may be involved in your cancer care.
Medical Oncology:
Feng Jiang, MD, PhD
Qunfang Li, MD, PhD
Heather Brunk, MSN, BSN, CNP
Jennifer Smith, MSN, APRN-CNP
Radiation Oncology:
Ryan Jin, MD, PhD
Ram Narayan, MD
Genetic Counseling:
Kelly Morse, MS, LGC
Rose Kemmerling, MS, LGC, MPH
Rachel Scouten, MS, LGC
Taylor Steyer, MS, LGC
Lindsay Willard, MS, LGC
