Cancer

Clinical insights, innovative procedures, and tips for helping to prevent and treat cancer

  • The future of surgery is robotic, and it’s here

    The future of surgery is robotic, and it’s here

    Robotic thoracic surgery is less invasive, allowing patients to recover more quickly. A Providence Cancer Institute surgeon calls it a game-changer.

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  • Meet the 2025 cancer research interns

    Meet the 2025 cancer research interns

    Hands-on experience in a laboratory at Providence Cancer Institute helps undergraduate students find their career path in biomedical fields.

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  • Breast cancer prevention: Separating facts from myths

    Breast cancer prevention: Separating facts from myths

    Learn evidence-based breast cancer prevention strategies, find out the truth about common myths and discover lifestyle changes that reduce your risk.

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  • Virtual health talk: Understanding lung cancer

    Virtual health talk: Understanding lung cancer

    Learn key facts about lung cancer at a free virtual talk hosted by Providence Cancer Institute and Asian Cancer Resource & Support Services.

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  • A new cancer therapy at Providence helps immune cells stand their ground

    A new cancer therapy at Providence helps immune cells stand their ground

    A new medication developed at Providence Cancer Institute is being evaluated in a clinical trial for people with advanced cancers.

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  • A new generation CDK4 inhibitor study for people with HR+ HER2- breast cancer

    A new generation CDK4 inhibitor study for people with HR+ HER2- breast cancer

    A phase III clinical trial for people with HR+ HER2- breast cancer aims to extend survival and improve patients’ quality of life.

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  • New Study: Providence whole genome sequencing program shows transformative potential for population health

    New Study: Providence whole genome sequencing program shows transformative potential for population health

    Published in Nature NPJ Genomic Medicine, Providence-led Geno4ME research program study highlights early detection, personalized prevention and prospect of improved care outcomes.

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  • A Providence neuro-oncologist offers six things you should know about brain cancer

    A Providence neuro-oncologist offers six things you should know about brain cancer

    Brain cancer isn’t like other cancers. Learn six things you should know about the disease from a Providence neuro-oncologist.

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  • What is non-small cell lung cancer?

    What is non-small cell lung cancer?

    Learn what non-small cell lung cancer is, if you should be screened and common symptoms. Understand your diagnosis and treatment options with Providence.

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  • Cancer patients in Newberg receive a gift of comfort

    Cancer patients in Newberg receive a gift of comfort

    A generous gift of plush blankets helps comfort patients during their chemotherapy treatments at Providence Cancer Institute Newberg Clinic.

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  • Melanoma: A primer for summer

    Melanoma: A primer for summer

    Melanoma only accounts for 1% of skin cancers, but it’s responsible for most skin cancer deaths. Learn how to protect yourself.

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  • Events planned to honor National Cancer Survivors Day in Alaska

    Events planned to honor National Cancer Survivors Day in Alaska

    National Cancer Survivors Day is June 1 and the Alaska Cancer Partnership is collaborating with a variety of partners — including the Providence Cancer Center — to highlight events across Alaska.

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  • A comprehensive guide to men’s health

    A comprehensive guide to men’s health

    From cancer screenings to testosterone, explore this expert-backed guide from Providence covering key health topics every man should know.

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  • Your summer health and safety guide

    Your summer health and safety guide

    Stay safe this summer with Providence’s expert tips on sun protection, heat illness, injuries, autoimmune care and family wellness.

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  • How cold cap therapy prevented patient’s hair loss during cancer treatment

    How cold cap therapy prevented patient’s hair loss during cancer treatment

    What surprised Molly most about cold cap therapy is that she didn’t lose her hair during treatment for breast cancer.

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  • Providence reaches agreement with Regence/Asuris

    Providence reaches agreement with Regence/Asuris

    Providence and Regence BlueShield of Washington reached an agreement for new commercial and Medicare Advantage contracts in Washington.

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  • Cancer Partnership leads charge: Providence taps Snohomish leaders to promote colorectal cancer screenings for Black men

    Cancer Partnership leads charge: Providence taps Snohomish leaders to promote colorectal cancer screenings for Black men

    Providence cancer center is proactively raising awareness of the importance of colorectal cancer screenings among Black men in Snohomish County with Black Men in Action Against Colorectal Cancer.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center first in Alaska to offer breakthrough treatment for prostate cancer

    Providence Alaska Medical Center first in Alaska to offer breakthrough treatment for prostate cancer

    Providence Alaska Medical Center will soon be the first in Alaska to begin offering an innovative, breakthrough cancer treatment for metastatic prostate cancer.

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  • Oncology Lecture Series: Hereditary Hemochromatosis with Christine Johnson, M.D.

    Oncology Lecture Series: Hereditary Hemochromatosis with Christine Johnson, M.D.

    Providence Cancer Institute hematology expert to discuss the latest updates and research on hereditary hemochromatosis in live event.

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  • How to help protect yourself against cancer

    How to help protect yourself against cancer

    What foods help protect against cancer, and what foods are more likely to increase your risk? Learn more from a Providence oncology dietitian.

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