Patient Resources We are committed to providing you with the resources you need to make your journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment as easy as possible. We encourage you and your family to ask questions and take advantage of the many services available to you. Patient Forms Distress screening Nutrition assessment Cancer genetics: family history Patient Portal Login to Your Patient Portal Lodging at Munson Manor Hospitality House Munson Manor Hospitality House is a “home away from home” for family members of out-of-town patients who face the added stress of traveling during a loved one

About Munson Medical Center Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich., is the regional referral center for all of northern Michigan. The 442-bed hospital has earned a national reputation for top quality care. Some of the best medical care in the nation is available to you here in Traverse City. Our highly accomplished specialists, surgeons, doctors, nurses, and technicians could work anywhere. They choose to work here because they are surrounded by outstanding colleagues in new and updated facilities with all of the tools, technology, and support they need to do their jobs well. Munson

Surgical Services Gynecologic Surgery Your physician may recommend surgery if you have been diagnosed with endometrial (uterine), cervical or ovarian cancer. Gynecologic surgery is performed using either traditional open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, or robotic surgery. If your physician recommends a hysterectomy, you may be a candidate for a new minimally invasive surgical procedure called da Vinci Hysterectomy. A full range of gynecologic oncology care is available at Munson Medical Center including: Minimally invasive surgical treatment Chemotherapy: administration of chemotherapy

Angina Pectoris What is Angina Pectoris? Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when part of your heart muscle isn’t getting enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina isn’t a disease – it is a symptom of an underlying heart problem, most often coronary artery disease. Angina is very common with more than 3 million cases in the United States each year. What are the symptoms of angina pectoris? Angina feels like squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in the chest. It can be sudden or it can happen repeatedly over time. When should I seek treatment? You should see a medical

Aortic Stenosis What is aortic stenosis? Aortic stenosis is the most common heart valve problem in the United States. The aorta is the main artery that carries blood out of the heart. Aortic stenosis occurs when the aortic valve does not fully open, causing it to narrow and decrease blood flow out of the heart. Your heart must work harder to push blood through the aortic valve to your body. Eventually your heart gets weaker, increasing the risk of heart failure. Severe aortic stenosis is a very serious problem and prevents enough blood from reaching the brain and the rest of the body. Aortic

Arrhythmia Arrhythmia simply means that your heartbeat is irregular and out of its normal rhythm. This can happen when electrical impulses in your heart don’t work properly. It may happen even if your heart is otherwise healthy. Most arrhythmias are harmless, but some can be serious or even life threatening. What are the symptoms of an arrhythmia? You may not have any symptoms. Or, you may feel a fluttering in the chest, chest pain, fainting, or dizziness. Is my heart beating too fast or too slow? There are two kinds of arrhythmia. If your heartbeat is too fast, more than 100 beats per minute

Heart Failure “Heart failure” sounds alarming at first. When you have heart failure, your heart is still working, but it is not pumping as strongly or filling as effectively as it once did. Heart failure will not go away, but it can be managed so you can extend your life and remain active for as long as possible. It is important to remember that you are not alone. About 5 million people in the United States are living with heart failure. What are the signs and symptoms? If you have more than one of these symptoms, even if you haven’t been diagnosed with a heart problem, report them to your

High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common, often misunderstood, disease. It is sometimes called “the silent killer” because it typically has no symptoms, but it can have deadly health consequences if not treated. There is no cure, but it is manageable with lifestyle changes and medication, if needed. About 80 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. You don’t need to be “hyper” or “tense” to have high blood pressure – even calm, relaxed people can have high blood pressure. What is blood pressure? Every organ in your body needs oxygen to

Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) happens when narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to your limbs. Peripheral artery disease (PAD), also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is caused by plaque buildup in the arteries (arteriosclerosis), most commonly in the arteries of the legs. Risk factors and symptoms Risk factors include aging, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. Symptoms may include leg pain, particularly when walking or climbing stairs. Other symptoms include leg numbness or weakness and coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially compared with the

Stress Echocardiogram What is a stress echocardiogram? A stress echo examines your heart in action. It combines an ultrasound of the heart with a stress test. A stress test, often called a treadmill test, measures how your heart works when experiencing the added workload or “stress” of exercise. How should I prepare for a stress echo? You should not eat or drink anything but water for 3 - 4 hours prior to the test. Patients on beta-blockers (a treatment for hypertension and coronary artery disease) are asked to not take their medication the day of the procedure. Beta-blockers often diminish