Cancer
Clinical insights, innovative procedures, and tips for helping to prevent and treat cancer
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Read ArticleHow a breast cancer diagnosis is made
Radiology is the key to determining if a patient has breast cancer.
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Read ArticleThe device that could help save your hair during chemo
Cold cap treatment helps preserve hair during chemotherapy for breast cancer
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Read ArticleBest of To Your Health 2018: Women's health
From pregnancy to menopause, here are the women’s health topics that captured our readers' attention this year.
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Read ArticleMedical screenings every woman should have
Over the courses of their lives, women should seek regular health screenings to monitor changes in their bodies, both seen and unseen.
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Read ArticleWhy it helps to get a second opinion on cancer care
How to have all the information you need to get a cancer treatment plan you are comfortable with.
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Read ArticleProstate surgery saves lives; advances curb incontinence and impotence
Prostate cancer patients facing the likelihood of surgery can be offered encouraging news thanks to advancements in surgical techniques.
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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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