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Better outcomes for head and neck cancers treated at Providence Cancer Center

A recent retrospective study finds a 96 percent two-year survival for people with advanced head and neck cancers treated at Providence with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). These outcomes far exceed historical averages, which range between 30 to 60 percent.

New Providence Cancer Center offers on-site access to psychiatric counseling

After the shock and disbelief of diagnosis, cancer patients often find themselves at greater risk for anxiety, depression, insomnia and poor appetite, says psychiatrist Brian S. Liebreich, M.D. Learn more »

Read about other support services at Providence Cancer Center.

Hope for young patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Research into more effective therapies at Providence Cancer Center is paying off with very high quality survivorship and long life for many patients diagnosed with lymphoma, according to Lymphoma Program medical director Craig Nichols, M.D.

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Andrew Weinberg, Ph.D., receives grant to continue OX40 research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Andrew Weinberg, Ph.D., chief of the Laboratory of Basic Immunology, a $1,350,000 grant over five years to continue his work on studying OX40.

We took KATU-AM Northwest cameras behind the scenes of the new Providence Cancer Center on the eve of our grand opening.

Matthias Molnar’s mother flew in from Germany to see with her own eyes that her son was getting world-class care — right here in Oregon. Read more

“From that point on, my mom never had a doubt. She knew I was in good hands.”

Darcy Davidson and her husband uprooted their lives in Mexico so that she could be treated at Providence Cancer Center. Read more

“I know what I have is bad, and the treatment is bad. But I want to make it through this.”

Surviving breast cancer meant not only curing the cancer, but also healing spiritually and emotionally. Read more

“Throughout this experience, I've been learning to take care of myself. Each new day presents so many possibilities.”

John Goodwin didn't miss a beat when it came to treating his cancer. Neither did his doctors. Read more

“Do what you need to do to get on with your life - keep living.”

We foster relationships between patients and their doctors in a supportive environment for families. Read more

“I felt like my doctor could see me as a real person. He listened. He cared about my feelings.”

Nurses offer patients what they need most: support and reassurance during their treatment. Read more

“I needed to know, absolutely, that everyone and everything I needed to fight this was right there with me.”

Families have the highest expectations when it comes to the care their loved ones receive. We work hard to earn their trust. Read more

“I knew it had to pass the 'mom test.' Would I want my mom to be cared for here?”

Everything in a patient's room has to be just right. Even down to the perfect chair. Read more

“I have so much personal drive to do the right thing, because I've been through it.”