Congratulations go out to Dr. Benjamin Mize, McLaren Flint's Physician of the Third Quarter. Dr. Mize, who specializes in gynecologic oncology is well respected for his outstanding contributions to women's health in Genesee County and beyond. "Dr. Mize's professionalism and compassionate approach have earned him the trust and respect of colleagues and patients alike, helping them navigate complex cases with clarity," said Mize's nominator. "As a dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Mize inspires the next ...
About 14 thousand women were diagnosed with cervical cancer last year, and the majority of those women were between 35 and 44 years old, according to the American Cancer Society’s latest statistics . Nearly 4,500 women die from the disease annually, but so many of those deaths are preventable. “There is a vaccine against HPV (Human Papillomavirus), which is the leading cause of cervical cancer,” said Gynecological Surgical Oncologist Dr. Benjamin Mize . The HPV vaccine is recommended f...
For five years, Monica Peters had abnormal pap smears, but she did not have cancer. That was until she got biopsy results back in May 2023. “Just getting that phone call was pretty detrimental and scary,” Monica said. “I remember feeling like I couldn’t function with the diagnosis.” Monica, the mother of three young girls, had no choice but to face cervical cancer head-on. Her gynecologist referred her to Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint Gynecological Oncologist Dr. Benjamin Mize. “Dr. M...