Cancer

3/17/2023
Dr. Hagen Kennecke, a medical oncologist and medical director of gastrointestinal oncology at Providence, talks about what inspires him in his career.
3/14/2023
New trials available at Earle A. Chiles Research Institute for patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive (HER2+) colorectal cancer and patients with cholangiocarcinoma.
3/10/2023
Lung nodule clinic: Game-changing technology, superb physicians and caregivers help lead great-grandmother from diagnosis to recovery in two months.
3/17/2023
In honor of Social Work Month we recognize the incredible contributions of oncology social workers.
3/6/2023
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Providence is offering a list of resources to help you learn about the disease and screening options.
2/27/2023
Providence researchers are studying a blood-based, multi-cancer early detection test able to detect more than 50 cancer types through a single blood draw.
2/15/2023
A new trial offered at Providence Cancer Institute is enrolling patients with early-stage HR-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer.
2/10/2023
As part of an international data-sharing consortium of leading cancer centers, Providence Cancer Institute and Swedish Cancer Institute work together to provide genomic data to Project GENIE.
2/1/2023
The Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, has awarded a three-year accreditation to the cancer program at Providence Alaska Medical Center.
2/3/2023
Depending on your age, there are a number of recommended cancer screenings. Here’s a list of the different kinds of screenings.
2/28/2023
In the days leading up to a colonoscopy, it’s a good idea to eat foods that are low in fiber. Here, we give you some ideas.
1/30/2023
Using MRI-guided radiation, Providence radiation oncologists can precisely target tumors for destruction while minimizing damage to surrounding normal tissue.
1/13/2023
A new clinical trial offered at Providence Cancer Institute to study the safety and effectiveness of two different treatments for people under age 70 with previously untreated non-GCB DLBCL.
Providence Mission Hospital and the Judi and Bill Leonard Cancer Institute for Prevention, Treatment and Wellness recently earned a three-year accreditation from the NAPRC.
1/19/2023
During Cervical Health Awareness Month, take charge of your cervical health with testing and vaccination aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
1/10/2023
It’s National Blood Donor Month, and we’re giving you the basic facts about who can donate blood and what it’s like.
12/20/2022
Providence Cancer Institute highlights a year of engaging with and supporting our patients, partner organizations and community.
12/6/2022
Providence Cancer Institute is offering a phase III trial for patients with gynecologic cancers and two early phase trials that will study new medications in treating solid tumors.
12/15/2022
The urology team at Providence St. Joseph Hospital helps patients seeking prostate treatment, whether that be initial screenings, pelvic therapy referrals, or robotic surgery procedures.