My City Wellness Spring 2021

is heartbreaking. Watching them come to the realization that it all is ending is very hard. I do my best to support them through the process every way I can. MCM: What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Dr. C: It means the world to be able to help people get through treatment successfully, get past their cancer and feel alive again. As an oncologist, the feeling is absolutely inde scribable. I am always amazed by the resilience of my patients. MCM: Do you have a recent story to share? Dr. C: I just had a patient have a positive outcome after undergoing a cycle of chemo therapy to treat lymphoma. I was happy to assess that the treatment was working. Watch ing the cancer melt away is very rewarding – something we hope happens for all of our pa tients – and it keeps us going. MCM: That’s amazing and great for the patient. Glad they will get through it. Cancer pa tients all face a tiring struggle back to health. How can their families and friends help support them? Dr. C: It helps when loved ones notice and realize that support is one of the most im portant ways to help someone. They have the chance to make such a big difference in a per son’s life. The emotional side of the sickness is crucial – you can help with transportation, visits and more. The family is so integral to a successful out come and doctors appreciate every bit of their help.

treatments and therapies at GHCI are comprehensive and designed to help a patient through their diagnosis and through recovery. MCM: Just one more: what is your No. 1 piece of health advice? Dr. C: Don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor about any health issue and don’t be afraid to ask ques tions. Knowledge is health and health is knowledge. Too many times, problems get worse when people don’t talk to their doctor about it. Your health is your own and the more you know about it, the better it will be. Dr. Calati is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 810.762.8200. The Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute is located at 302 Kens ington Ave., Suite #2, Flint. x

MCM: What is your phi losophy when it comes to your patients and their health? Dr. C: I strive to do what is in their best interest. Every patient and case is unique and I always try to tailor treatment or therapy to their specific needs. The ques tion is: what is the best treatment that will help this individual through their diagnosis? MCM: How does the GHCI go above and beyond for its patients? Dr. C: We have an amazing system in place. From triage to the nurses and doctors, we really work well together. We coordinate very well and when something needs attention, someone always speaks up so that no patient is sues get missed. We can answer questions and administer treat ment quickly when needed. The

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DR. CALATI (RIGHT) IS THE NEWEST STAFF MEMBER AT GENESYS HURLEY CANCER INSTITUTE.

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