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Breast Cancer

Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

Are you putting off getting a mammogram because you're worried about how much it will cost? There's good news from Washington state that might make it easier for you. As of January 1, 2024, many people with commercial health insurance* won't have to pay anything extra for important breast checks. This includes: More tests like detailed mammograms a...

Cancer Center

Sending a Message of Hope, One Bag at a Time

While undergoing chemotherapy, Janice Cupp’s friend gifted her a bag full of items to bring comfort and support during treatment. In the words of her daughter, Jennifer Cupp Baxter, “Janice found such comfort and joy in the items and felt so loved by her dear friend. As she sat through treatment week after week, she began to realize that not everyo...

Cancer Support

Honoring the Strength and Courage of Those Living with a History of Cancer—National Cancer Survivors Day®

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, we will commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day®, as we pause to honor the strength and courage of those living with a history of cancer.  It’s a celebration for those who have survived; an inspiration for those recently diagnosed; a gathering of support for families, and an ou...

Colon Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Regular screening recommendations start at age 45, but some people may need the screening sooner. People under 50 now make up about 15% of colorectal cancer cases. In this DocTalk video, Brandon Teng, MD, with Valley's Gastroenterology Clinic discusses what might be contributing to the rise in colorectal...

Lung Cancer

Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling

By Keith Leung, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center While much remains unknown about the development, behavior and progression of cancer, through the efforts of researchers and participation of cancer patients all over the world, our knowledge and treatments in the field of cancer care continue to advance. Because greater un...

Other Cancers

Cervical Cancer Screening Explained

Pap tests, HPV vaccine, Colposcopies and more Cervical cancer screening is part of regular preventive care for women and people with a cervix. In this DocTalk video, Jennifer Burzawa, MD, a gynecologic oncology provider with Valley's Oncology and Hematology Clinic, explains the screening, HPV vaccines, and what happens next if there's an abnormal r...

Prostate Cancer

Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling

By Keith Leung, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center While much remains unknown about the development, behavior and progression of cancer, through the efforts of researchers and participation of cancer patients all over the world, our knowledge and treatments in the field of cancer care continue to advance. Because greater un...