Providence Cancer Institute Service Overview

A Message from Our Administrative Director
“We think about cancer in terms of hope and life,” says Karen North, administrative director of the Providence Cancer Institute.  “People should realize that cancer is not always the death sentence it once was.  There are millions of people across the U.S. who are cancer survivors --- people who are active, happy, and cancer-free.  With the expertise, technology and research that are available in cancer care, chances are great that when caught early, cancer can be cured or managed as a chronic disease like diabetes.  The bottom line is that men and women should not be afraid to undergo screenings and early detection tests.  They’re our best defense against the disease.”


Our Affiliations
University of Michigan Cancer Center Network
Southwest Oncology Group
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Program
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
International Association for the Study of Pain
Michigan Pain Initiative
Michigan Cancer Consortium
National Consortium of Breast Centers
American Academy of Oncology Administrators
Association of Community Cancer Centers

Accreditation
Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.

Services at a Glance
The Providence Cancer Institute provides much of its treatment on an outpatient basis.  Radiation therapy, chemotherapy and pain management are available in free-standing centers located in Southfield, on the campus of Providence Hospital, and in Novi, on the campus of Providence Park.  Parking is free and convenient at both sites.  Click on one of the following topics to learn more

• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Surgical Oncology
• Gynecologic Oncology (see Surgical Oncology)
• Hematology (see Medical Oncology)
• Clinical Trials
• Pain Management
• Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning
• Breast Care Program
• Dedicated Inpatient Unit; Oncology-Trained Nursing Staff
  Dedicated Pharmacists 
• Center for the Healing Arts
• Support Programs, and Cancer Registry
• Screening and Education
• Nutrition Counseling (see Support Programs
• Hospice (see Support Programs)