Innovations Magazine Fall 2016

November 16, 2016

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In this issue of Innovations, you can read about our highly progressive work to better understand cancer survivorship and improve the quality of life for survivors. The Institute also recently added eight new physician-researchers. Our faculty now reflects an impressive range of diverse specialties and interests that will only serve to augment our quest to find a cure for cancer.

Research ties ability to recognize scents to risk of Alzheimer’s

The first clue that a person is at risk of Alzheimer’s disease may be at the tip of his or her nose.

Statins recommended for some with no signs of cardiovascular disease

Health officials have broadened their recommendations for use of statin drugs to help prevent cardiovascula...

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Providence Cancer Institute leader joined experts in cancer research, policy and advocacy to discuss current challenges and the future of research.

Think you know all there is to know about the flu? Hear from Providence experts about common myths and why you should get a flu vaccine.

Get a behind the scenes peek into the work of a cancer research administrator as she reflects on her time at Providence Cancer Institute.

The vitamins and nutrients in foods can help your body fight many diseases. Learn what foods you should — and shouldn’t — eat to avoid cervical cancer.

Providence medical breast oncologist to give a special presentation on Lobular Breast Cancer and the latest data on the development of a lobular prevention vaccine.

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

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are lots of ways you can lower your blood pressure without prescription medications.

A medication designed to block and break down the androgen receptor, a key driver of prostate cancer growth, is being evaluated in a clinical trial at Providence Cancer Institute.

Learn what causes left-side stomach pain, symptoms to watch for and when to seek care. Understand serious vs. common issues.

If you’re experiencing pain on the right side of your stomach, learn about common causes, serious conditions to watch for and when to seek medical care.

Caring for a cold or flu at home? Learn what helps, what to avoid and when to see a doctor. Get trusted advice from Providence health experts.

Two new trials evaluating new medications or combinations of medications for people with ovarian cancer or small cell lung cancer open at Providence Cancer Institute.

Because of changes to Medicare plans, it’s important that you meet with a licensed insurance agent before enrolling. Learn how you can do this for free.

More than one in three women will have a hysterectomy by age 74. But do hysterectomies make you age faster and start menopause? Learn more from Providence.

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

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

This is an exciting new trial comparing robotic assisted laparoscopy to open hysterectomy and lymph node assessment for the treatment of early-stage cervical cancer.

Two studies for people with ER+/HER2- breast cancer are enrolling patients at Providence Cancer Institute.

Providence Cancer Institute is enrolling patients for two new immunotherapy trials targeting muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and advanced solid tumors.

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