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Cancer is the leading cause of death in our state and has been since 1993. Nearly 2,500 Alaskans are diagnosed with cancer each year. In December 2007, Providence Alaska Medical Center opened a new cancer center. Emphasizing a team approach to cancer care, the center offers a complete and total healing environment.
The 45,000-square-foot center occupies three floors offering services and programs such as genetic counseling, appearance support, healing arts program, integrative health services, and the BP Cancer Resource Center for community education accessible to all Alaskans. It features an expert team of cancer care professionals and comprehensive services including: radiation oncology, infusion center, oncology rehabilitation program, oncology research/clinical trials, and a patient navigator program.
• View the full 2007 Annual Report (pdf)
• View Providence Cancer Center services (pdf)
For more information or to request a copy of the 2007 Cancer Center Annual Report, call tumor registry at (907) 261-2868.
To comply with HIPPA regulations, no patient identifiers are included in this report.
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