Carol Rapson, MD

I am the founder of this practice. It has been my privilege to practice medical oncology for over 25 years. I started at MSU and I remain a devoted Spartan. I take great pleasure in my work. I also enjoy a farm with my family. We have horses, miniature donkeys, dogs, and cats. Many of these are rescue animals. I have two children of whom I am very proud.

Thank you for accessing the website. We are very proud of our staff and practice.

Tom Rapson
Human Resources

In addition to administrating HR policies, I thoroughly enjoy meeting the patients. Showing Arabian horses is my passion. My mini-donkey “Stewart” and Boxer “Beau” are the greatest!! My family is the driving force of my purpose in life.

Julie McClure, RN, OCN
Practice Manager

Nursing has been a very rewarding experience for a many years of my life. Let me just say more than 30 years!! I have been employed at Red Cedar Oncology since August of 2002.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and family. We are blessed with 2 amazing sons and 2 grandchildren that we adore.

You might see me at East Lansing Adventure Boot Camp or the YMCA. I have a dog that I adore and of course he requires lots of walks. We have a large yard that keeps me busy as well as I enjoy planting a large vegetable garden.

Peggy Winland
Billing Department

I enjoy gardening, traveling, and volunteering at the Cascade Humane Society. I am married to Mike and have two cats and one dog.

Michelle Chuhak, BSN, RN

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I like horror movies and never miss the TV shows House or Bones. I have a husband, Joe, and three children, Austin, Zane, and Katie.

Shirley Bailey, MA
Clinical + Clerical Support

I have been a medical assistant for almost 20 years. I joined Dr. Rapson in 2005 and really enjoy working with the patients and all of our great staff here at Red Cedar Oncology.

I live in Charlotte with my two daughters Tara and Emily.

Linda Hartley
Laboratory

I enjoy golf, warm weather and the beach. I love spending time with my two children, my husband and cats.

Gretchen Kirby, RN

I enjoy reading all kinds of novels, nature walks, canoeing, cooking, and spending time with my expanding family (including several grandchildren).

I consider myself the stable, stationary force in my moving, growing family. I love our planet, our country, our community and believe we should all do what we can to preserve and improve them.

Sue Piechowski

I am the scheduling secretary in our office. I feel very blessed to be a part of such an excellent team, I have been with Dr. Rapson since 2000. When I am not working I enjoy time with my family, playing golf, reading or doing cross-stitch.

Margie Stemmler
Billing/Transcription

I will assist you by submitting claims to your insurance company, and I help transcribe dictations, the reports of which are sent to your other healthcare providers.

I am a breast cancer survivor and underwent chemotherapy as part of my treatment. From a patient’s perspective, I have observed Dr. Rapson to be a highly skilled physician who utilizes the latest in cancer treatments. She and her team care for patients with an uplifting spirit and unmatched compassion. It is truly an honor to be a part of this team and have the opportunity to give back.

Away from the office I enjoy time spent with my husband, Daryl, and in making the most of what Michigan has to offer outdoors in the sun and the snow. I love to read, and try to be creative through crafts and on the computer.

Kevin Lezan, RN

I am one of the office nurses. I work closely with treatments and infusions. I love my job! I have been with the practice since 2005.

I am happily married with two wonderful sons. I enjoy keeping busy playing hocky, running, cycling, camping and canoeing. My family and I love to travel. Lets go!!

Penny Perkins, RN, OCN

I feel honored to be a part of Red Cedar Oncology. I have been a nurse for 24 years, most of those years have been in oncology. My favorite part of being an oncology nurse is being able to interact and provide care for my patients and families.

I am married to Rick and we have one son named Luke. I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, bowling and camping.

Lynnette, RN, OCN
Triage Nurse, Patient Care

I have been a nurse for 28 years, mostly in oncology. I enjoy patient-care and family contact.

I hunt, golf, and spend time with my family and my Boston Terrier “Duke.”

Judy
Nurse Practitioner

It is a pleasure and honor to be part of the Red Cedar Oncology Team. I received my Masters of Science in Nursing at Michigan State University and am a Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner. Prior to going back to school I worked 22 years as a registered nurse with over 19 of those years in the oncology field.

As a Nurse Practitioner, I place a high emphasis on both care and cure. Working closely with clients and families during their disease process, and teaching health maintenance and illness prevention is an integral part of my role and practice philosophy.

Outside of work I enjoy my garden, traveling, bike riding and running. I have two very special cats, “Calvin” and “Angle” that are very spoiled and pretty much run the house. I have a wonderful husband who I have been married to for 15 years.

I am looking forward to meeting all of you!

Deborah Nosotti, MSN, FNP-BC

It is my honor and privilege to be a part of the Red Cedar Oncology team with Dr. Rapson. Dr. Rapson is a very knowledgeable, respected physician who deeply cares about her patients. This office is like a family and our patients are part of that as well. As a nurse practitioner, I believe symptom control/management is an integral part of the care I provide as well as health promotion for the future.

I received my Bachelors Degree in Nursing from U of M in 1984 and my Masters Degree in Nursing from MSU in 1996. My previous oncology experience has been working at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Vanderbilt Cancer Center.

I have been married for over 27 years to my wonderful husband, have one daughter who is in college training to become a physical therapist and one very spoiled cat. I love reading, yoga, traveling, warm weather and Red Wings Hockey. Go Wings!!

I, along with everyone at Red Cedar Oncology, are here for you and your family and will do everything possible to provide quality patient care. Welcome.

Britten Kelley

I am the newbee here at RCO and VERY excited to be working with such a wonderful group.

Outside of work I have 3 handsome boys (men) Clint-19, Cyle-18 and Cullen-12. They keep me happy and smiling along with my amazing significant other, Eric.

I pretty much hibernate during the winter months, but come to life as the thermometer rises. I enjoy all lakes big and small, road trips, NASCAR (GO 24) and a good cook out with friends and family.