The Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Brownstown, USA - video

Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford and now one of the nation's leading health care providers, Henry Ford Health System is a not-for-profit corporation managed by Chief Executive Officer Wright L. Lassiter, III and governed by a 17-member Board of Trustees, with volunteer-led advisory and affiliate boards providing additional leadership.

It is comprised of hospitals, medical centers and one of the nation's largest group practices, the Henry Ford Medical Group, which includes more than 1,200 physicians practicing in over 40 specialties.

The System's flagship, Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, is a Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for clinical excellence in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, multi-organ transplants and cancer treatment.

With more than 30,000 employees, Henry Ford Health System is the fifth-largest employer in metro Detroit, and among the most diverse.

HAP and Henry Ford Health System

In 1986, HAP joined the Henry Ford Health System family. We’ve been working together ever since to bring the best care and coverage to our patients and members in Michigan. Today, more than ever, we’re connecting our resources to bring you the highest quality health care at the best value.

One-of-a-kind advanced and personally crafted cancer treatment

The Henry Ford Cancer Institute is creating more hope for patients around the world. With one unified team of cancer specialists and innovations ranging from precision medicine to MRI-guided radiation therapy, we deliver one-of-a-kind cancer treatments — crafted precisely for you.

Our 900 highly skilled doctors, researchers, nurse navigators and other healthcare specialists provide world class cancer care to thousands of patients each year. With five hospital locations, six additional outpatient cancer centers and dozens of aligned doctor’s offices, the Commission on Cancer designates us as an integrated network and recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award.

Henry Ford is also a Blue Cross Distinction Center for Cancer Care. We are one strong, integrated team, ensuring you have access to the latest advances in cancer treatment, research, clinical trials and support throughout your journey. We have treated people from every state in the U.S. and every continent in the world.

We don’t just treat cancer. We treat your cancer.

Our Cancer Team

The team at the Henry Ford Cancer Institute includes disease specific specialists from every medical specialty, including Medical Oncologists, Cancer Surgeons, and Radiation Oncologists. We are one strong, integrated team, ensuring you have access to the latest advances in cancer treatment, research, clinical trials and support throughout your journey.

Cancer Surgeons

We offer a rare team approach to cancer surgery, where specially trained and experienced surgeons in your specific type of cancer work together with dozens of other specialists. The cancer surgeons who treat complex and rare cancers are all fellowship trained and have dedicated their practices to certain types of cancers.

They team up with community-based surgeons to offer comprehensive care.

Medical Oncology

Our medical oncologists are at the forefront in the research and development of new therapies, often one of the first and only cancer programs in Michigan to offer the most advanced medical treatments for certain types of cancer. We are actively involved in national research studies through the Southwest Oncology Group, one of the largest cooperative groups funded by the National Cancer Institute for cancer clinical trials in the United States.

Radiation Oncology

Our radiation therapy team members have developed or improved many types of radiation therapy. Our team works together to design and deliver radiation therapies for the brain, spine, and body. Our facilities are accredited by the American College of Radiology, which evaluates safety, quality control, and patient care standards for practices that offer radiation oncology care.

Need answers now?

Our cancer team is available 24/7 to answer your questions.
We know getting answers fast is important.
Call us at: (888) 777-4167.

19675 Allen Rd
Brownstown, MI 48183

Radiation Oncology:

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (734) 479-3311

Medical Oncology and Chemotherapy:

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: (734) 479-3311 
Alternate Phone: (888) 734-5322

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