Cancer
Clinical insights, innovative procedures, and tips for helping to prevent and treat cancer
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Read ArticleDo you know the risk factors for prostate cancer?
Remember, it's Movember. Men are growing out their moustaches for the month to raise awareness of important men’s health issues like prostate cancer. Do you know the risk factors?
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Read ArticleApple cider vinegar: Wishful thinking does not a health elixir make
Many health benefits are attributed to apple cider vinegar, but most have not been scientifically proven. Learn the myths and facts of this latest health trend, along with some of the dangers.
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Read ArticleNurse navigator: The person you need in your corner during breast cancer treatment
Nurse navigators provide resources and compassion as they guide cancer patients during a challenging time.
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Read ArticleFacing breast cancer with grit and gratitude
For Kikkan Randall, winning Olympic gold and fighting cancer have a lot in common.
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Read ArticleEspecially for women: Answers about thyroid cancer
More women than men are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but in many cases it’s extremely treatable. Here’s what women should know about thyroid cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.
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Read ArticleWorld-class cancer care, close to home
Providence Regional Cancer System provides comprehensive oncology services at five clinic locations throughout western Washington.
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Read ArticleAfter a rectal cancer diagnosis, choose the right surgeon
The most sophisticated techniques, the most advanced equipment and the most colorectal cancer surgical experience is found in the handful of high-volume centers like the Providence Cancer Institute.
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Read ArticleNeuro-oncologist guides patients through brain cancer diagnosis, treatments
Providence patients diagnosed with brain cancer now work directly with a specialist who focuses on them rather than simply on their illness and closely guides them through their course of treatment.
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Read Article6 reasons you need a primary care provider
Choosing and establishing a relationship with a primary care doctor should be as routine as annual maintenance on a home, yet many people avoid making this fundamental choice for their health.
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Read ArticleUnsealing the health secrets of sous vide
Sous vide outperforms traditional cooking methods by maintaining a higher degree of nutritional value, food safety and flavor.
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Read ArticleHow to thrive in cancer survivorship
A cancer survivor shares her experiences and how they’ve shaped her life.
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Read ArticleMushroom tea: A fungi new way to give your morning a boost
Certain mushroom varieties like chaga and reishi are thought to have immune-boosting benefits.
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Read ArticleNew tech gives men a new option for treating prostate cancer
Robotic radiation technique can offer patients quicker procedure times with fewer side effects.
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Read ArticleLymphedema of the breast: Find the right treatment for you
You can maintain lymphatic function and flow with preventive measures
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Read ArticleProvidence pushes the frontier of melanoma treatments
Summer bring increased exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, which can spur the development of melanoma or skin cancer. The good news is that skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.
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Read ArticleCoffee versus wine: which is healthier?
Wine and coffee have generated decades' worth of debate and studies examining the benefits or harmful effects of each. It takes time and careful reading to sort through the claims and counterclaims.
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Read ArticleDon't wait until summer to think about skin cancer
Protecting your skin from sun damage is a year-round job
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Read ArticleEarly detection is key to beating oral, head and neck cancer
Learn more about the sixth most-common cancer in the U.S.
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Read ArticleHelping cancer patients find their voice
Speech therapists are an integral part of the team treating oral, head and neck cancers
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Read ArticleMen should know signs of testicular cancer
Testicular Cancer Awareness month provides the occasion for men to acquaint themselves with the signs of cancer of the testicles. The good news is that the disease is rare and highly treatable.
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