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Cancer Care : Seton Cancer Institute at St. Mary's of Michigan
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Cancer Care : Seton Cancer Institute
University-Level Care Close To Home
  • Experienced physicians...
  • Most advanced treatment and diagnostic technologies...
  • Tomorrow's standard of care and compassion...today.
When it comes to cancer care, you expect the very best.

At the St. Mary's of Michigan Seton Cancer Institute, we deliver cutting-edge care in a location close to your home. No matter what form of cancer you suffer from : breast, lung, prostate, colorectal, head/neck, skin, or other common cancers (including lymphomas and sarcomas).

St. Mary's of Michigan offers experienced cancer specialists, compassionate patient-focused care, and the most advanced cancer-fighting technologies available.

By putting patient needs first, St. Mary's of Michigan has accomplished a long list of "firsts" in the region for cancer care :
  • First cancer center in Northeastern Michigan
  • First to offer stereotactic radiosurgery north of Detroit
  • First to have intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in Saginaw area
  • First in region to offer image guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
  • First in region with comprehensive research program
  • Second center in Michigan to get the CyberKnife system
  • First and only center in Michigan with the Siemens Artiste system
  • First and only center in Michigan to offer both the CyberKnife and Tomotherapy systems at one center
  • First in the region to offer a comprehensive cancer rehab program

Whether you or a loved one needs cancer care, you can count on St. Mary's of Michigan Seton Cancer Institute for the healing edge.

Why Choose St. Mary's of Michigan Seton Cancer Institute?
  • More than 50 years of experience in providing cutting-edge cancer care
  • Dedicated, board certified surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists
  • Only Tri-cities hospital participating in the Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) which is 1 of 50 CCOPs nationally.
  • The highest accredited cancer program in the region (teaching hospital level) with commendation from the American College of Surgeons. (See our Annual Report Here)
  • Part of the University of Michigan Cancer Care Network, one of the best cancer programs in the country
  • Access to clinical trials, which pave the way for advanced treatment options, through our affiliation with the Michigan Cancer Research Consortium
  • Five convenient locations
  • Advanced technologies - like image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) - that target cancerous tumors and protect normal tissue
  • Ground and air transport (FlightCare)
  • Expanded, new operating suites
  • State-of-the-art imaging technology; PET/CT scanning, 64-slice CT scanner and the area's only open MRI
  • Dedicated, inpatient cancer unit
  • Specially trained nurses and Therapists
  • Prevention programs
  • Support services, including education, screening, counseling, pastoral care, financial services, support groups, nutritional care, and rehabilitation, pet therapy, visual and light therapy, music therapy, Camp Healing Hearts, Survivor Days, etc.
  • Follow-up care

For more information, contact the St. Mary's of Michigan Seton Cancer Institute at 1-877-738-6672 or email setoncancer@stmarysofmichigan.org.

Emergency number for cancer patients in the event of an emergency after 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends, please dial (989) 907-0843.


Cancer Survivors

Ayshe Long
SANDUSKY, MI
Advanced Cancer Care at Marlette
Ayshe Long of Sandusky never dreamed that a routine visit to her family doctor would lead to a prognosis of cancer. But that's exactly what happened. "My visit to the doctor led me to schedule a mammogram and other tests that one should have on a regular basis. Since I missed having a mammogram last year, I thought I better have one this year. Boy, am I glad I did!"

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