-Wes & Nancy Lematta
Providence Cancer Center treats more people with cancer than any other health provide in Oregon. We listen to our patients. We care. And now, weāve designed a center with our patientsā needs and hopes in mind.
Weāve gathered teams of internationally renowned physicians and researchers together with talented nurses and support group leaders. Our patients benefit from the latest technologies and proven treatments. And soon, weāll offer one convenient location with a dedicated team in a dedicated place to bring you the best possible care.
The new Providence Cancer Center at Providence Portland Medical Center is a center of hope. And behind every patient is a team of experts and Providenceās 150-year tradition of compassion and excellence.
Highlights
Providence brings together the very best teams in health care. In February 2008, we’ll open the most comprehensive technologicallly advanced, compassionately designed cancer center on the West Coast.
All research efforts at Providence are designed to speed the latest findings to our patients as quickly as possible. The Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center in the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute is home to a world-class team of cancer researchers.
- Learn about immunotherapy, which uses the “killer within” to fight cancer.
- Find out what drives Walter Urba, M.D., PhD., medical director of the Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute.
- Meet Hong-Ming Hu, Ph.D., chief of the Laboratory of Cancer Immunobiology.
- Tarsem Moudgil furthers the cause for a cure in the Human Applications Laboratory.
The Providence Together campaign is about the difference we can make when we work together. Here are some stories from physicians, patients and supporters that inspire.
- Two families reach out to make a difference for future cancer patients.
- Women with metastatic cancer maximize their lives with help from the Ruth J. Spear Breast Center.
- Jim Tye’s determination to beat melanoma leads him to Providence’s new OX40 antibody treatment
- Patient Mike Easley travels from California to receive treatment at Providence.
- Victoria Taylor fights breast cancer and wins.
- Diana Oslund survives cancer and grows her family.
- Julie's Nichols is cancer's worst nightmare.
Philanthropic support makes a difference for cancer patients and their families. Gifts to Providence Foundations ensure that the very best treatment and resources are available to those in need.
- Thanks to Oregon Safeway stores for support to establish a laboratory dedicated to breast cancer research at Providence.
- Campaign Co-chair Mary Gill provides leadership in the fight against cancer.
Learn more about the resources Providence Cancer Center brings to the community.
- Providence’s Thorasic Oncology program offers comprehensive resources for cancer patients.
- The Autologous Stem Cell Transplant and Biotherapy programs help to bring the very latest care to patients.
- Providence’s Integrative Medicine meets the needs of patients with massage, acupuncture, naturopathy and more.
Meet some of the key leaders at Providence Cancer Center making a difference for cancer patients locally and around the world.