In 2005, Becky Roth's dentist discovered a white spot on her tongue. It was benign, but five years later another spot led to the discovery of a tumor at the base of her tongue and jaw.
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Since 2022, TeleSpiritual Health has been a compassionate lifeline for caregivers offering virtual support available every day of the week from the comfort of their home.

Providence Cancer Institute researchers share important cancer research at SITC annual meeting and receive recognition for their contributions to science.

The Center for Outcomes Research and Education’s Data for Change program provides data tools and training to organizations that serve our community.

The NICU at Providence Portland Medical Center won third place in an international reading competition.

New studies at Providence Cancer Institute offer hope to patients with limited treatment options.

See an inside look at how Providence Portland Medical Center’s da Vinci machine helps surgeons provide safer, faster care to patients.

Chris Brinegar is a breast cancer survivor, and hopes his story encourages men to lose the stigma to protect their health. Read his story.

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

A doctor at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is the first in the world to perform a new and life-changing procedure.

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.

Jim waited until he was 70 to retire from a long and fulfilling career. Then he was diagnosed with lung cancer—twice.

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.

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

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.

In July 2025, Providence had the honor of celebrating the 150th anniversary of Providence St. Vincent, Oregon’s first hospital.

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our inpatient obstetric and newborn care services at Providence Seaside Hospital.

Robotic thoracic surgery is less invasive, allowing patients to recover more quickly. A Providence Cancer Institute surgeon calls it a game-changer.

Update from Oregon Chief Executive Jennifer Burrows: Learn about the most recent financial sustainability measures for Oregon.

Hands-on experience in a laboratory at Providence Cancer Institute helps undergraduate students find their career path in biomedical fields.

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

