Herbert-Herman Cancer Center

Personalized cancer care in Mid-Michigan

The journey to life-saving cancer treatment starts with all the questions that arise from an initial cancer diagnosis. Who are the best cancer specialists? Who has the most advanced facility? UM Health-Sparrow Health System has built a state-of-the-art cancer center with the most cutting-edge cancer technology available. We feature the region’s only board-certified gynecologic oncology surgeon, the area’s only full-time genetic counselor, and so much more — all to bring world-class care to you here, at home in Mid-Michigan.

Dedicated and experienced cancer physicians

A team of renowned, board-certified physicians with over 100 years of oncology expertise, experience, and knowledge
The region’s only board-certified gynecologic oncology surgeon
Nationally recognized by the Commission on Cancer Accreditation Program since 1975
Among the first in Michigan to attain the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification

Multidisciplinary cancer clinics

Patients see a team of clinicians under one roof and in one visit, rather than making separate appointments with specialists from different practices
Each major cancer site has its own multidisciplinary clinic (breast, lung, colorectal, genitourinary, upper GI, and head & neck)
Patients receive an individualized treatment plan with input from all specialists
One of the only cancer centers in Mid-Michigan to use a targeted therapy approach, shortening hospital stays and lowering side effect risks

World-class cancer care

Patients of the Herbert Herman Cancer Center have access to:

The region’s only full-time clinical genetic counselor and genetics program to increase early detection and chances for survival
One of the area’s only dedicated oncology-certified social worker
Nurse Navigators to personally guide you through the process of each multidisciplinary clinic
On-site chemotherapy pharmacy for infusion patients
On-site laboratory specifically for cancer patients
Pain and symptom management clinic
Oncology-certified dietician who provides nutrition education and support in cancer treatment
Dedicated in-facility retail spaces specializing in breast- and hair-prosthesis for cancer patients
Cancer Resource Center which is available to patients, friends, and family
Survivorship – After you beat your cancer, our team will stick with you to help you through the phases of follow-up care including fitness, nutrition, and emotional health

State-of-the-art cancer facilities

ViewRay’s MRIdian Linac, the world’s first and only clinical MRI-guided radiation therapy system that can simultaneously image and treat with no additional imaging dose to the patient
Elekta Versa, a brand-new linear accelerator treatment machine bringing the most advanced radiation oncology technology to Mid-Michigan
Forty infusion bays with custom recliners overlooking a green roof, with large windows and natural lighting
Physician practices and multidisciplinary clinic space, which offers the most advanced exam rooms and technology

Phase 1-3 clinical trials

The region’s first precision medicine program with a molecular tumor board that analyzes gene sequence results to identify targeted treatment options
Home to the largest clinical trials program in the region
Patients are placed on the forefront of cancer treatment research
Access to a wide variety of clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and government organizations such as the National Cancer Institute
One of the only regional programs accepting phase 1-3 clinical trials
Genomics-based clinical trials based on Individual mutations found in a patient's tumor or blood sequence reports