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.

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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Understand How to Protect Yourself from UV Ray Exposure and Reduce Sunburn

UV ray exposure contributes to millions of skin cancer cases each year. Learn how to protect your skin to reduce your sunburn and skin cancer risks.
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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.
Read Article
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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Prevention is key to cancer treatment – Don't delay screenings

National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month offers an excellent reminder to schedule regular cancer screenings.
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Four steps you can take to prevent colon cancer

One of the things that makes cancer so frightening is that its causes are so often unknown or out of our control. With colorectal cancer, though, much is within our control.
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Cancer and your risk of COVID-19

Navigating cancer treatments is overwhelming at any time, but especially during a pandemic. Get the facts about your risk of COVID-19.
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Novel therapies offer new hope for children with cancer

Research studies and treatments at Providence lead the way in breakthroughs for pediatric cancer patients.
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What happens after your child is diagnosed with cancer?

Providence Sacred Heart Hospital provides holistic care and support programs for children with cancer and their loved ones.
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Providence Cancer Team

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.

Understand How to Protect Yourself from UV Ray Exposure and Reduce Sunburn

UV ray exposure contributes to millions of skin cancer cases each year. Learn how to protect your skin to reduce your sunburn and skin cancer risks.

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..

Prevention is key to cancer treatment – Don't delay screenings

National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month offers an excellent reminder to schedule regular cancer screenings.

Four steps you can take to prevent colon cancer

One of the things that makes cancer so frightening is that its causes are so often unknown or out of our control. With colorectal cancer, though, much is within our control.

Cancer and your risk of COVID-19

Navigating cancer treatments is overwhelming at any time, but especially during a pandemic. Get the facts about your risk of COVID-19.

Novel therapies offer new hope for children with cancer

Research studies and treatments at Providence lead the way in breakthroughs for pediatric cancer patients.

What happens after your child is diagnosed with cancer?

Providence Sacred Heart Hospital provides holistic care and support programs for children with cancer and their loved ones.