Cancer Care

Find information and inspiration here. Many people will face some type of cancer during their lifetime. And today, more of them than ever before are becoming survivors. Learn about the latest cancer treatments, technologies, research advancements and supportive care.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Taking Cancer Personally

Breast Cancer: Then and now and what you need to know.

  • Health Beat staff
  • By: Health Beat staff
  • September 14, 2018
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Patient Story

‘Getting back to normal’

For 8-year-old leukemia survivor Dawson Babiak, a bearded dragon named Fluffy is a symbol of being healthy.

  • Bev Snyder
  • By: Bev Snyder
  • September 10, 2018
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Sunscreen, hats, and rash guard or sun shirts can really help reduce the risk of skin cancer. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Skin cancer rates march upward

Protect yourself and your family from the deadly rays of the sun with these doctor-approved tips.

  • Allan Adler
  • By: Allan Adler
  • September 9, 2018
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Battling cancer? Stay strong mentally

Researcher: Cancer patients do much better than anticipated.

  • By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
  • September 9, 2018
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Rich DeVos: ‘His generosity will live on’

Philanthropist and entrepreneur remembered for his leadership, generous heart and commitment to improving health care in West Michigan.

  • Sue Thoms
  • By: Sue Thoms
  • September 7, 2018
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Drop the word ‘cancer,’ and patient choices change

'For the last 100 years, people have been taught if you find cancer, cut it out,' an American Cancer Society doctor noted. 'We need to change that teaching.'

  • By: Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
  • August 31, 2018
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Bongard explains to staff members of Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center how he built the birdhouses he installed around the grounds of the cancer center. At center, in the gray sweater, is Irene Balowski, who retired in July as director of the center and organized the special thank you for Gene. (For Spectrum Health Beat)
Patient Story

Wings of thanks

Cancer survivor creates birdhouses for other patients to enjoy.

  • By: Bill Kerans
  • August 14, 2018
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More breast cancer genes identified

The key to catching it early is knowing your risks and taking screenings seriously.

  • By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
  • August 14, 2018
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Patient Story

‘Divining moments’

Cindy Burt is battling aggressive brain cancer. With a keyboard at her side and a song in her heart, she's beating the odds.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • August 10, 2018
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Tap into the health powers of garlic

Garlic has a number of compounds that supply health-boosting effects, making it a key superfood.

  • By: Len Canter, HealthDay
  • August 5, 2018
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Shield yourself from the summer sun

Try to stay out of the sun when its rays are strongest, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

  • By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
  • August 4, 2018
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Study: Prevent cancer with a 3-pronged approach

Eating healthful foods, engaging in physical activity and avoiding alcohol is tied to lower overall risk.

  • By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
  • August 3, 2018
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