The Lewis County Cancer Center, part of the Providence Regional Cancer System, opened its doors to patients in summer 2009. The $6 million, 21,000-square-foot center is a partnership between Providence and RadiantCare Radiation Oncology, with Washington Orthopaedic Center as the landowner. It offers expanded chemotherapy and radiation therapy services for cancer patients in Lewis County.

Providence Regional Cancer System (medical oncology & integrative care): 360-330-8939

Four private infusion suites with four IV infusion chairs in each suite
Separate room for infusion pateints requiring privacy or isolation
Dedicated injection area
Integrative care room with massage and acupuncture services
Central nutrition area to provide patients with nourishment before, during and after treatment

Future plans for this clinic call for increased screenings, education and survivorship programs. There is a dedicated space for integrative therapy—initially offering massage, acupuncture and naturopathy services.

Radiation Oncology: 360-736-8960

Advanced radiation therapy technologies, available to Lewis County cancer patients
Varian linear accelerator with on-board imaging
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
Respiratory gated radiation therapy
GE CT simulator

Diagnostic services will soon be augmented by the addition of digital mammography through a federal appropriations fund and the Providence Centralia Hospital Foundation.