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The Cancer & Hematology Centers
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he Cancer & Hematology Centers (CHC) was founded in 1979 by a single physician. Today, it has grown to multiple facilities throughout the state — with several serving the West Michigan community — and has expanded its team to more than two dozen oncologists. Fourteen of those have earned the revered, peer-selected Top Doc designation. Characterized by the compassionate, patient-centered care they offer, CHC oncologists and support staff walk with their patients every step of the way. “We believe in listening to our patients’ wants and needs and going above the standard of care,” the CHC team says. “We recognize that no two patients are the same and strive to tailor treatment plans to specific health care goals.” Nurses, nurse navigators, practitioners, social workers, financial counselors, and behavioral oncology therapists all play a critical role in the patient experience at CHC as well. They serve as advocates and are often viewed as lifelines who can readily address patient and family needs as they arise. Among those acknowledged as a Top Doc is Dr. Kathryn Alguire, who says, “I am very grateful to be recognized for this award. It is a truly a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team at The Cancer &Hematology Centers. We strive every day, with amazing commitment, to provide the highest level of care to our patients; they inspire us with their grace and perseverance during their cancer journey.” CHC is also set apart by its numerous subspecialties, including benign hematology, breast, central nervous system, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, head and neck, lung, malignant hematology, melanoma, sarcoma, and other cancer and hematologic conditions. “Our oncologists dedicate their careers to focusing on specialty types of cancer and hematology,” the CHC team says. “This makes us more knowledgeable about specific treatment options, clinical trials, and the latest breakthroughs in cancer research on specific tumor types.” Access to clinical trials is another distinguishing factor of CHC’s offerings. Patients are able to obtain cutting-edge treatments by participating in clinical trials in phases 2 and 3 of drug development through CHC’s in-house research program. CHC also provides access to phase 1 clinical trials through their partnership with START
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