Oregon Cancer

News and information for cancer services throughout Oregon.

  • Celebrating our oncology social workers

    Celebrating our oncology social workers

    In recognition of National Social Work Month, Darlene Corral, LCSW, shares a little insight into the importance of oncology social workers.

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  • Talking to an expert: The crucial role of nutrition in cancer care

    Talking to an expert: The crucial role of nutrition in cancer care

    In honor of National Nutrition Month® Alyssa George, MA, RDN, program manager at Oncology Nutrition, Providence Cancer Institute, talks about the important connection between cancer and nutrition.

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  • How promoting apoptosis in new study may help people with cancer

    How promoting apoptosis in new study may help people with cancer

    In a new clinical trial open at Providence Cancer Institute, the therapy IGM-8444 aims to promote apoptosis, potentially slowing down the growth of DR5-positive tumor cells.

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  • Dose-escalation studies aspire to fill gaps in cancer treatment options

    Dose-escalation studies aspire to fill gaps in cancer treatment options

    Two early phase trials available at Providence Cancer Institute to evaluate escalating doses of different potential cancer treatments in patients with advanced solid tumors.

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  • FDA approves cellular therapy, offering hope to more people with cancer

    FDA approves cellular therapy, offering hope to more people with cancer

    The Food and Drug Administration has approved an adoptive cell therapy for adult patients with melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

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  • Providence oncology nurse practitioner receives Values in Action Award

    Providence oncology nurse practitioner receives Values in Action Award

    Jamie Zilverberg, MSN, FNP, AOCNP, receives the prestigious 2024 Values in Action Award, the highest honor given at Providence St. Joseph Health.

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  • Celebrating Women in Science

    Celebrating Women in Science

    In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science we highlight a researcher at Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, the research arm of Providence Cancer Institute.

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  • Virtual education: Food and common cancer myths

    Virtual education: Food and common cancer myths

    Providence registered dietitian Christina Speaks, MS, RDN, LD, shares valuable information about food and common cancer myths.

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  • Studies address need for more treatment options in endometrial cancer and AML

    Studies address need for more treatment options in endometrial cancer and AML

    New study evaluates immunotherapy in combination with other medications in people with endometrial cancer, and a phase I trial for people with AML assesses a non-engineered natural killer cell therapy

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  • Documentary film features Providence patients, researchers in pursuit of revolutionary cancer therapy

    Documentary film features Providence patients, researchers in pursuit of revolutionary cancer therapy

    "Within Reach: The Fight to Finish Cancer" follows patient participants and teams of researchers and clinicians at Providence Cancer Institute working to create a living drug for incurable cancers.

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  • Promising results of amivantamab studies appear in high-profile journals

    Promising results of amivantamab studies appear in high-profile journals

    New articles co-authored by Dr. Rachel Sanborn feature amivantamab studies for people with NSCLC.

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  • A remarkable year of engagement and advancements at Providence Cancer Institute

    A remarkable year of engagement and advancements at Providence Cancer Institute

    Highlights from 2023 events, achievements and advancements at Providence Cancer Institute.

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  • Meet Dr. Anderson: At home in Hood River, on a trail, beach or mountaintop

    Meet Dr. Anderson: At home in Hood River, on a trail, beach or mountaintop

    Providence hematology oncologist and outdoors enthusiast Eric C. Anderson, M.D., shares his love of the Pacific Northwest and his philosophy of care for patients.

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  • Immunotherapies for GI and lung cancers evaluated in new studies

    Immunotherapies for GI and lung cancers evaluated in new studies

    A study for people with GI cancers and two studies for people with advanced and early-stage lung cancer hope to develop better treatment options with the help of immunotherapy.

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  • Genomic testing can improve outcomes for people with advanced cancer, study shows

    Genomic testing can improve outcomes for people with advanced cancer, study shows

    Providence researchers say comprehensive genomic profiling can be pivotal in identifying gene mutations in a patient and tailoring personalized treatment strategies.

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  • Providence researchers contribute to 21 studies at SITC2023

    Providence researchers contribute to 21 studies at SITC2023

    SITC 2023 provides a glimpse into scientific advances and breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy by researchers from around the world.

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  • Watch a free virtual talk on lung cancer prevention and treatment

    Watch a free virtual talk on lung cancer prevention and treatment

    Providence Cancer Institute lung cancer expert to present a virtual education talk on lung cancer screening, prevention and latest treatments.

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  • New studies address unmet needs in treating triple-negative breast cancer

    New studies address unmet needs in treating triple-negative breast cancer

    Two new studies available at Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, at division of Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon, to evaluate new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer.

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  • Dr. Urba receives award for his contributions to science and community

    Dr. Urba receives award for his contributions to science and community

    Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon, and research director, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, Walter J. Urba, M.D., Ph.D., receives award for his contributions to science and community.

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  • Recognizing the important contributions of oncology APPs

    Recognizing the important contributions of oncology APPs

    Providence Cancer Institute celebrates Advanced Practice Providers Week from September 25 to 29 and recognizes their important contributions more than 25 clinics and programs.

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