With over 30 years of experience as a model community oncology program, the Grand Rapids Clinical Oncology Program (GRCOP) is a leader in community-based cancer research and has a national reputation for excellence.
GRCOP initially formed to develop community patient management guidelines. In 1983 GRCOP changed its focus to become one of the first participants in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP), offering national clinical trials through a community-based clinical research program.
GRCOP currently offers local access to, and data management support for, over 150 cancer research studies.GRCOP is truly a community program. It services a 38 county area in West Michigan and is supported by funding from the National Cancer Institute, Battle Creek Health System, Hackley Hospital, Metro Health Hospital, Munson Medical Center, Saint Mary's Health Care, Spectrum Health Hospitals and Van Andel Research Institute. In addition, GRCOP is affiliated with Mecosta County Medical Center.
GRCOP is proud to have been the forerunner in community cancer research efforts and an active participant in the growing West Michigan research community.
GRCOP continues to work with local hospitals and cancer organizations in providing the highest quality care for cancer prevention and treatment. GRCOP will continue to provide access to the latest cancer research both nationally and locally.
To learn more about clinical trials as a cancer treatment option and the stories of those patients who have participated in them, click on the following links:
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GRCOP is dedicated to assuring every person in the region served by GRCOP the opportunity for education about cancer and participation in nationwide research studies in cancer prevention and treatment.