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e project will include a 13,800-square-foot-vertical expansion of the cancer center, a 7,200-square-foot expansion of the proton therapy center, development of a third proton therapy vault with two patient treatment spaces, and parking lot and entry improvements. Groundbreaking is scheduled for the summer of 2022 with the rst patient in the expanded cancer center expected in late 2023. “We see the need for cancer care in the communities we serve and are committed to giving our oncologists and patients the best tools available to ght this dis- ease,” said Justin Klamerus, MD, MMM, president of Karmanos Cancer Hospital and Karmanos Cancer Network. “ is expan- sion project with McLaren Flint enables residents of Genesee County to receive outstanding care from Karmanos in a conve- nient location, close to home. We are committed to serving patients where they have the greatest chance for successful treatment.”

McLaren Flint Announces $46 Million Expansion of Cancer Center Region’s Only Proton Therapy Center to Grow Comprehensive Oncology Care

FLINT – A $46 million proj- ect is launching to expand the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint and the McLaren Proton erapy Center. Once complete, the projects will allow more patients access to proton therapy, the most advanced radi- ation therapy available, and bring a more comprehensive approach to cancer care for Genesee Coun- ty residents and beyond. e expansion is part of McLaren Flint’s continued commitment to grow comprehensive cancer care and ensure a multidisciplinary approach to individualize each cancer patient’s treatment. “We are committed to serving the community by o ering world-class cancer care right here in Genesee County,” said Chris Candela, President and CEO of McLaren Flint. “Being part of the Karmanos Cancer Network gives cancer patients improved access

to new treatments close to home. is expansion allows us to provide more treatment op- tions, grow our team of respect- ed oncologists with trailblazing specialties, and provide care for more patients, saving them dai- ly travel throughout the county or to Detroit for treatment.”

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