Upper Michigan Center for Interventional Oncology

"Targeted cancer therapies will give doctors a better way to tailor cancer treatment" -The National Cancer Institute

The Upper Michigan Center for Interventional Oncology is a division of the Interventional & Vascular Institute of Northern Michigan, and is part of the Upper Michigan Cancer Center at Marquette General Hospital. The center was formed in 2005 and is focused on treatments for various types of common cancers, utilizing cutting-edge, minimally invasive, and organ specific therapies. These treatments not only improve patient survival, but also improve quality of life for patients and their families.

 

We offer treatment for the following cancers:

Bone

Kidney

Liver

Lung

The advantages of Interventional Oncology

In addition to the Center for Interventional Oncology, the Upper Michigan Cancer Center provides many benefits to cancer patients in Northern Michigan including:


- 8 medical oncologist with oncologists available at 5 satellite clinics throughout the Upper Peninsula
- 2 radiation therapy centers in Marquette and Iron Mountain
- 2 Linear accelerators
- Dedicated brain tumor treatment program
- Tumor registry and weekly tumor board specialty conference
- Clinical research team
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Specialized home cancer care and hospice services
- Beacon House provides free lodging for cancer patients