Providence Cancer Team

The Providence Cancer Team is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date insights about treatments, prevention, care and support available. We know cancer diagnoses strain you both mentally and physically, and we hope to provide a small piece of hope to you or your loved ones who are fighting the cancer battle with useful and clinically-backed advice.

Genetic testing helped one mom fight breast cancer early

Genetic testing can help you learn your risk for cancer early, when you can better fight it. One mom credits genetic testing with saving her life.
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What you need to know about ovarian cancer

Learn if you may be at risk of ovarian cancer — and what you can do to reduce your risk of this disease.
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We’re winning the fight against prostate cancer

Providence Swedish is at the forefront of new technologies that decrease pain and shorten recovery time for prostate cancer patients.
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Recognizing and preventing lung cancer for non-smokers

While rates of lung cancer have dropped with successful campaigns to curb smoking, lung cancer remains a problem – including for non-smokers. Learn how.
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Breathe in, breathe out: Recognizing risk factors for lung cancer

World Lung Cancer Day is a time to support those living with lung cancer and work to prevent it in the future. See how Providence is recognizing this day.
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Celebrating and Supporting Cancer Survivors

Celebrating and Supporting Cancer Survivors
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Early awareness is key to combating head and neck cancer

Learn about the sixth most common cancer in the world, including its types and risk factors.
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Try these tried-and-true tips to protect your skin from cancer

A cancer expert at Providence shares his tips for lowering your risk for skin cancer all year long — and especially this summer.
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Myths and facts about colorectal cancer screening

Many people have the wrong idea about what happens during colorectal cancer screening. Here, we debunk the myths.
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Keep your colon healthy to prevent disease

Your colon has an important job to do — and your role is to keep it healthy so it can perform its function well.
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A dedication to colorectal cancer patients

Dr. Hagen Kennecke, a medical oncologist and medical director of gastrointestinal oncology at Providence, talks about what inspires him in his career.
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Learn how to prevent and detect colorectal cancer

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Providence is offering a list of resources to help you learn about the disease and screening options.
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Which cancer screenings should you undergo?

Depending on your age, there are a number of recommended cancer screenings. Here’s a list of the different kinds of screenings.
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The modern prostate

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.
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A mission fit for a Dream Team: Encouraging colorectal cancer screening in at-risk communities

Rates of colorectal cancer are rising, particularly among Black, Brown and Indigenous young men. Learn how Providence and SU2C are tackling this challenge.
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The three most common childhood cancers

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We talk about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for three of the most common cancers in children.
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Don’t feel the burn this summer – Protect yourself

The sun’s warmth feels good, but its UV rays can cause sunburn or skin cancer. Learn how you can keep your family safe this summer.
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Is your gut trying to tell you something?

Don't ignore these gut warning signs. Providence shares six digestive health symptoms that could indicate a serious health problem.
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The truth about colorectal cancer

Providence shares important facts that debunk common myths and misconceptions about colorectal cancer.
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Am I at risk for colorectal cancer? What can I do to lower my risk?

In the United States, the average lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 5 percent, or one in 20. You may be at higher risk if one or more of the following factors apply to you..
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Providence Cancer Team

Genetic testing helped one mom fight breast cancer early

Genetic testing can help you learn your risk for cancer early, when you can better fight it. One mom credits genetic testing with saving her life.

What you need to know about ovarian cancer

Learn if you may be at risk of ovarian cancer — and what you can do to reduce your risk of this disease.

We’re winning the fight against prostate cancer

Providence Swedish is at the forefront of new technologies that decrease pain and shorten recovery time for prostate cancer patients.

Recognizing and preventing lung cancer for non-smokers

While rates of lung cancer have dropped with successful campaigns to curb smoking, lung cancer remains a problem – including for non-smokers. Learn how.

Breathe in, breathe out: Recognizing risk factors for lung cancer

World Lung Cancer Day is a time to support those living with lung cancer and work to prevent it in the future. See how Providence is recognizing this day.

Celebrating and Supporting Cancer Survivors

Celebrating and Supporting Cancer Survivors

Early awareness is key to combating head and neck cancer

Learn about the sixth most common cancer in the world, including its types and risk factors.

Try these tried-and-true tips to protect your skin from cancer

A cancer expert at Providence shares his tips for lowering your risk for skin cancer all year long — and especially this summer.

Myths and facts about colorectal cancer screening

Many people have the wrong idea about what happens during colorectal cancer screening. Here, we debunk the myths.

Keep your colon healthy to prevent disease

Your colon has an important job to do — and your role is to keep it healthy so it can perform its function well.

A dedication to colorectal cancer patients

Dr. Hagen Kennecke, a medical oncologist and medical director of gastrointestinal oncology at Providence, talks about what inspires him in his career.

Learn how to prevent and detect colorectal cancer

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Providence is offering a list of resources to help you learn about the disease and screening options.

Which cancer screenings should you undergo?

Depending on your age, there are a number of recommended cancer screenings. Here’s a list of the different kinds of screenings.

The modern prostate

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.

A mission fit for a Dream Team: Encouraging colorectal cancer screening in at-risk communities

Rates of colorectal cancer are rising, particularly among Black, Brown and Indigenous young men. Learn how Providence and SU2C are tackling this challenge.

The three most common childhood cancers

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We talk about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for three of the most common cancers in children.

Don’t feel the burn this summer – Protect yourself

The sun’s warmth feels good, but its UV rays can cause sunburn or skin cancer. Learn how you can keep your family safe this summer.

Is your gut trying to tell you something?

Don't ignore these gut warning signs. Providence shares six digestive health symptoms that could indicate a serious health problem.

The truth about colorectal cancer

Providence shares important facts that debunk common myths and misconceptions about colorectal cancer.

Am I at risk for colorectal cancer? What can I do to lower my risk?

In the United States, the average lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 5 percent, or one in 20. You may be at higher risk if one or more of the following factors apply to you..