OncoStat Clinic

Convenient, compassionate same-day symptom care for our cancer patients

At Henry Ford Cancer, we know that the side effects of cancer treatment can be challenging. While your care team is always available to answer questions and offer support, we developed the OncoStat clinic to provide you with an extra level of care for any urgent health needs.

What is the OncoStat clinic?

The OncoStat clinic provides a range of same-day immediate care services to patients experiencing the side effects of cancer treatment. OncoStat's oncology-trained Advanced Practice Providers and Registered Nurses work in close collaboration with your trusted Henry Ford Cancer team.

When should I contact the OncoStat clinic?

If you are experiencing difficult symptoms, call the OncoStat clinic at (313) 725-7828 before going directly to urgent care or an emergency department. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, our team may be able to set up a in-person or video visit with a provider so you can be seen in the comfort of your home:

• Fever higher than 100.5° F
• Feeling ill with chills, but no fever
• Cough or sore throat
• Vomiting that continues for longer than 12 hours
• Severe constipation or diarrhea
• Bleeding or bruising
• Blood in the urine or stool
• Redness, swelling or sores on the skin
• Pain in a new place or pain that is not relieved by your pain medicine
• Nasal congestion, drainage, or cough
• Numbness or tingling in hands or feet

Our oncology-trained triage nurse will review your symptoms and help you decide what type of visit is best for you. Depending on your personalized needs, our OncoStat specialists will fast track any blood work or imaging tests needed, provide medications, infusions or other treatment and get you feeling better as quickly and safely as possible.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.