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...
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Breast Cancer
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Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology
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The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family
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Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey
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No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss
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It’s Time to Start Healing
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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: Sept. 29 – Oct. 5
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...
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Coming Soon: Phase 1A of Valley’s New Cancer Center!
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Partners in HOPE: Valley Medical Center and Valley Girls & Guys United in Supporting Cancer Patients in South King County
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Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home
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Valley Girls & Guys Gifts $1.8 Million to Valley’s Future Cancer Center
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JOIN US! Be The HOPE Walk–July 22, Summit Park, Maple Valley
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...
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The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family
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Progress in Cancer Immunotherapy Brings Advances in Treatment for Many Types of Cancer
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No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss
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6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer
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Head and Neck Cancer: Will It Affect My Cognition and Ability to Chew and Swallow?
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It’s Time to Start Healing
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...
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Debbie’s Story: Colon Cancer Care at Valley
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7 Healthy Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer (and Chronic Disease!)
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Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling
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No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss
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Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!
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Time for a Colonoscopy? Valley Makes it Easy for You to Get this Important Preventive Screening
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...
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More Severe COVID-19 is Just One More Reason to Quit Tobacco Now
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Great News! Governor Jay Inslee Signs “Tobacco 21” Legislation
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Lung Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life
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Valley Medical Center Cancer Services Hosts Anti-Smoking Outreach Event at Local Middle School
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Are You at High Risk for Lung Cancer?
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Lung Cancer in Women: The Facts Will Take Your Breath Away
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...
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Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer
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Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling
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No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss
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6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer
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Head and Neck Cancer: Will It Affect My Cognition and Ability to Chew and Swallow?
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Six Warning Signs of Middle Throat Cancer and the HPV Connection
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...