Cancer Services

Port Huron Hospital's Community Cancer Program has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACS CoC) since 1990. According to the ACS CoC, "only programs offering the best in cancer care" are given accreditation.

In fact, only one in four hospitals that treat cancer receive this special approval. This accreditation is a recognition of the quality of our comprehensive patient care and of our commitment that you will have access to all of the various medical specialists who are involved in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Contact Information: 810.989.3143

Medical Staff

Our medical staff includes four oncologists, a radiation oncologist and highly qualified general surgeons, radiologists, internists, urologists, pulmonologists, gynecologists and other specialists. Our oncologists participate in national clinical trials through affiliations with national research programs.

Cancer Services

State of the Art Diagnosis

With state of the art diagnostic equipment and procedures, patients can be diagnosed in early stages of the disease and, therefore, have a better chance for survival. We offer:

• Mammography - 100% digital mammography
• Mammatome (see stereotactic biopsy of the breast)
• Miraluma (nuclear medicine) 
• CT Scanning
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
• Surgical and needle biopsies
• Screenings for prostate, colorectal, breast and skin cancer

Cancer Treatment Unit

This unit is designed to create a healing environment for cancer patients and their families when they require an overnight stay in the hospital. The cancer treatment unit features expert medical care plus therapeutic massage and spiritual counseling.

• Private rooms with a quiet, peaceful environment
• Rocker recliners and upholstered wall benches
• Private bath with shower
• Special beds with air mattresses that adjust for each patient and double as scales so patients can be weighed without leaving their bed
• High tech medical equipment out of sight behind artwork unless needed

Cancer Support Services and Groups

Breast Cancer Consultation Service - This service is for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Click here for more information.

Look Good Feel Better - For women in cancer treatment experiencing hair loss, skin, facial and nail changes.

Cancer Support Group for Women - We invite women experiencing cancer to attend our support group to help cope with the struggle that all cancers can bring at any stage.

Reach to Recovery - Breast Cancer Survivors volunteer to visit patients during their hospital stay providing support, education and comfort.  Contact the Amercian Cancer Society at 800.227.2345 or www.cancer.org for a referral.

Pain Management

This service is offered on both an inpatient and outpatient basis to reduce suffering and improve quality of life for cancer patients. It includes both diagnostic and therapeutic services. Treatments include epidural injections, nerve blocks, Pharmacological control, pumps/stimulators, radio frequency ablation, and trigger point injections.

Because pain affects individuals in many ways, the treatment plan evolves around the whole person - body, mind and spirit - including nutritional counseling, massage therapy, stress reduction, and psychological counseling.

Prevention

Many special screening and educational programs for the early detection and prevention of cancer are offered through Women's Wellness Place and 55 Plus membership programs.

• Research cancer information online by clicking here.