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Three Years Later and a Clean Bill of Health

Jeff Hannan

Physicians:

Michael Eggebrecht, DODennis Rasbach, MD
Oct, 2019
My health has been in Dr. Rasbach’s hand for the last three years and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Beauty of Collaboration

Dave Clayton

Physicians:

Edmund Paloyan, MD 
Apr, 2019
I seek out medical staff that allow me to run. Dr. Paloyan understands my desire to keep going.

A Dream Come True

Linda Dolezan

Physicians:

Sapna Patel, MDKatie Trumbley, PARafeek Woods, MD
Aug, 2018
There’s been a lot of tears but everyone at Lakeland has been so compassionate and caring.

A No Brainer

Pat Howland

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MDDennis Rasbach, MD
Jun, 2018
As far as I was concerned [IORT] was a no brainer for me.

Didn’t Miss a Beat

Judi Greene

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MDDennis Rasbach, MD
May, 2018
If it’s possible for cancer to be a positive experience, this was it.

Catching Cancer Early

Kellie Tyler

Physicians:

Elizabeth Jeffers, MDBenjamin Gielda, MDSapna Patel, MD
Sep, 2017
I trusted my care team and knew that Dr. Patel had my best interests in mind.

Under a Watchful Eye

Larry Easton

Physicians:

Stanley Pletcher, MDEdmund Paloyan, MDBenjamin Gielda, MD
May, 2017
They didn’t waste any time beginning treatment which I was thankful for.

The Dream Team

Jackie Johnson

Physicians:

Jonathan Osburn, MDSapna Patel, MDRoy Winslow, MD
Apr, 2017
I really am convinced I had the dream team.

Likely Symptoms Lead to an Unlikely Diagnosis for Young Realtor

Josh Frazee

Physicians:

Sapna Patel, MD; Dennis Rasbach, MD
Apr, 2017
Instead of just having one doctor working on my case, I had multiple brilliant minds working together.

When in Doubt, Get it Checked Out

Luka Dziubyna

Physicians:

 
Apr, 2017
I encourage everyone to seek out a trusted medical care team like the one I had at Stonegate Plastic Surgery.
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"Dance Our Towns Pink" Video 2019

Lakeland team members and the community dance to raise breast cancer awareness

Oct 16
Provider Video Profile: Meredith Krugh, NP (Oncology)

Meredith Krugh, an oncology nurse practitioner is providing care at Lakeland Cancer Specialists, in St. Joseph and Niles.

Jun 25
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy: Kellie Tyler "Catching Cancer Early"

Breast cancer survivor, Kellie Tyler, shares her experience undergoing Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) treatment.

Mar 06
Check-Up: Catching Colon Cancer Early (Craig Kline, MD, General Surgery)

General surgeon, Craig Kline shares how colonoscopies can detect and remove polyps which may lead to colon cancer.

Feb 07
IORT: New Option for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Lakeland physicians are now using the ZEISS INTRABEAM® intraoperative therapy system to deliver a targeted single-dose of radiation to the site of the breast cancer tumor, after a Lumpectomy.

Jan 24
Physician Video Profile: Peter Paximadis, MD (Radiation Oncology)

Radiation Oncologist, Peter Paximadis provides radiation therapy to cancer patients at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph

Oct 09
"Paint Our Towns Pink" Dance Video 2013

Oct 18
New Cancer-Fighting Technology at Lakeland

Aug 13
Marie Yeager Cancer Center Virtual Tour

Jul 17
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients at Lakeland Health

Benjamin Gielda, Radiation Oncologist discusses new treatment option for breast cancer available at Lakeland Health.

Apr 27

Trending on Lakeland

Van's Health and Appearance Center Closes

Financial Navigator at Marie Yeager Cancer Center Earns National Certification

Lakeland Introduces New Image-Guided Radiotherapy System

2018 Cancer Care Report Highlights New Technology Advancements

The 2018 Cancer Care Report from the Marie Yeager Cancer Center which outlines data collected to create more meaningful improvements for cancer diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and support.

New Providers Join Lakeland's Cancer Team

Local Organizations Donate Over $8,000 to Mammography Fund

New Technology for Treating Prostate Cancer

Spectrum Health Lakeland has added a new technology for men choosing radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

3D Mammography Now Available to Women at Lakeland Health

Lakeland Health Welcomes Radiation Oncologist

Volunteers Needed in Berrien County to Provide Transportation for Those Battling Cancer

Lakeshore, St. Joseph Volleyball Teams Donate $4,200 to Marie Yeager Cancer Center

When it comes to fighting cancer, we’re all on the same team.

Lakeland Earns Patient Safety Award

The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) awarded Lakeland Medical Center and Lakeland Hospital Niles with the Patient Safety Excellence Award.

“Team Up Against Cancer” Event Raises Funds for Cancer Care in Southwest Michigan

Lakeland Receives $30,300 Grant from Susan G. Komen Michigan for Breast Cancer Screenings

Lakeland Welcomes New Oncologist

Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome oncologist, Daniel Douce, MD, to the medical staff.

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