Providence Cancer Center serves more cancer patients than any other health system in Oregon. Here, patients and families benefit from some of the finest, most comprehensive cancer services in the world, including the best in diagnostic imaging, state-of-the-art treatments, nationally renowned research, and compassionate counseling and support. Our doctors, nurses, researchers, patient advocates and other caregivers work together to treat cancer aggressively and to ensure that no person has to face the challenge of a cancer diagnosis alone.
Lung Cancer: Living with Hope and Promise Providence Cancer Center's Thoracic Oncology Program offered a free patient and family educational workshop on Saturday, Nov. 7. Lung cancer experts shared the latest information about lung cancer and the services available to help patients and their families. Archived presentations are now available. Learn more.
Providence and Safeway partner up to fight breast cancer October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, visit your local Safeway store and round up your purchase in support of breast cancer. Shoppers' donations will benefit breast cancer research at Providence Cancer Center and through other local organizations working with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Learn more.
Schedule a mammogram Mammogram screening is an important step in the early detection of breast cancer. If you are 40 and older, or if you're younger and think you’re at high risk, we encourage you to schedule an appointment for a screening mammogram (fees apply). To schedule a mammogram, call 503-215-6079 or request an appointment online.
Breast self-examinations
In addition to receiving regular mammogram screenings, you are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle, visit your physician regularly, and pay attention to how your breasts look and feel. Look out for thickening or lumps. If you notice any changes, contact your physician. Listen as our Providence expert weighs in on the debate on the necessity of breast self-examinations.Breast self-exams: yes or no? (mp3)
Online community support available for patients and caregivers
Breast cancer patients and others can access CaringBridge and Lotsa Helping Hands for extra support, in addition to the breast care services available through Providence Health & Services.
Research offers 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. Learn more.
Announcing Gamma Knife Perfexion
Providence Cancer Center is home to the first Gamma Knife Perfexion in the Northwest. Gamma Knife Perfexion is the gold standard for noninvasive radiosurgery for head and neck cancers and for other neurological conditions. Learn more.
Providence Cancer Center is supported in part by the generosity of our community. Learn how you can improve the lives of others by supporting the Providence Together capital campaign.
