Cancer
Clinical insights, innovative procedures, and tips for helping to prevent and treat cancer
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Read ArticleWorld-class cancer care close to home
Providence Little Company of Mary's partnership with City of Hope helps a patient reduce his commute and spend more time doing what he loves.
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Read ArticleNeoadjuvant combination therapy for triple-negative breast cancer
A phase II, investigator-initiated clinical trial at Providence Cancer Institute aims to improve survival for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. The trial is available only at Providence.
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Read ArticlePreventing Death from Colorectal Cancer
We asked Anton J. Bilchik, MD, PhD, director of our gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary program at Providence Saint John’s, to explain why timely colorectal cancer screening is important.
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Read ArticleReaching more women: A story of healing after gynecologic cancer
When a woman discovers she has ovarian, uterine or another gynecologic cancer, she needs every source of help to heal. Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and City of Hope offer comprehensive care.
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Read ArticleProvidence researchers demonstrate antibodies to COVID-19 in breast milk of mothers following vaccination
A new pilot study at Providence Cancer Institute provides promising results of a potential immune benefit for infants from lactating mothers who have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Read ArticleCombination therapy for metastatic thyroid cancer
New clinical trial at Providence Cancer Institute combining targeted therapy with checkpoint immunotherapy for patients with metastatic thyroid cancer.
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Read Article$2M endowed chair funded to help develop new treatments at Providence Cancer Institute
Michael Kelley Endowed Chair for Cancer Research awarded to Providence Cancer Institute radiation oncologist, Dr. Marka Crittenden.
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Read ArticleRegister now for SITC Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ Live Virtual Program
Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with experts in the immunotherapy field at the live virtual event held on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
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Read ArticleTeaming with Microsoft to combat the flu
Providence and MSFT team to combat the flu. Learn more.
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Read ArticleMelanoma studies: can adjuvant immunotherapy improve recurrence-free survival?
Three new studies at Providence Cancer Institute will investigate the benefits of adjuvant immunotherapy for patients with completely resected melanoma who are at high risk of recurrence.
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Read ArticleHow to be on the lookout for basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma most often appears in older adults. Learn about risk factors, skin exams and what to look for.
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Read ArticleFirst “Jaw in a Day” surgery on West Coast for oral cancer
Providence Cancer Institute oral, head and neck surgeons have successfully completed the Jaw in a Day® procedure on a patient with a malignant tumor. The first surgical team to do so on the West Coast
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Read ArticleTake charge of your cervical health
Providence urges women to take charge of their cervical health with testing and vaccination aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
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Read ArticleHoliday roundup: Staying safe, caring for loved ones and eating well
End of year roundup of articles to help you and your family stay safe, healthy, and happy during the holidays. Read more.
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Read ArticleHow robotic surgery is helping the fight against lung cancer
Recently, Providence leaders in thoracic care hosted a LinkedIn Live event to talk about the impact the Da Vinci robotic surgery technology has had on lung cancer treatments.
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Read ArticleNew studies aim to improve treatments for advanced breast cancer
Advancements in treatment and early detection have improved survival for women diagnosed with breast cancer. For patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, better therapies are needed
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Read ArticleProvidence researchers featured at cancer immunotherapy conference
Investigators present latest research in cancer immunotherapy, receive noteworthy awards, at the 35th annual meeting of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.
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Read ArticleFDA approves Providence Cancer Institute COVID-19 vaccine trial
Providence researchers launch COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial designed for older adults.
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Read ArticleBreast cancer research brings new hope for care
Research and clinical trials are leading to breakthrough therapies for breast cancer. Learn about the latest research at Providence.
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Read ArticleCOVID scared to cancer aware
Sue Jones was afraid to come to the hospital for routine, diagnostic tests — like her mammogram. Despite her fears, she decided to get checked out. The decision may have saved her life.
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