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                                                              • 9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

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                                                                |Date: January 17, 2023
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                                                                9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

                                                                9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

                                                                An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why preventive health care is so important. Preve ...

                                                                An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why preventive health care is so important. Preventive screenings can help find health problems early, when treatment and lifestyle changes work ...

                                                                January 17, 2023
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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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                                                                |Date: November 16, 2021
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                                                                The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

                                                                The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

                                                                Following a community survey of patients, physicians, staff and area leaders more than 20 years ago, the ...

                                                                Following a community survey of patients, physicians, staff and area leaders more than 20 years ago, the idea of a comprehensive breast center was born to support unfilled needs in our community. On N ...

                                                                November 16, 2021
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                                                              • Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

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                                                                |Date: October 06, 2021
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                                                                Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

                                                                Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

                                                                By Janelle Trippany DPT, CLT-LANA, PRPC, Lymphedema and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist III, Outpatient T ...

                                                                By Janelle Trippany DPT, CLT-LANA, PRPC, Lymphedema and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist III, Outpatient Therapy Services, Valley Medical Center Breast cancer survivor rates are higher than ever One in ...

                                                                October 06, 2021
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                                                              • No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

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                                                                |Date: May 19, 2021
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                                                                No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

                                                                No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

                                                                by Amanda Zorn, MD, Kent Primary Care The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted most of our routines and schedules ...

                                                                by Amanda Zorn, MD, Kent Primary Care The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted most of our routines and schedules over the past year, and unfortunately, many recommended cancer screenings were postponed. Now t ...

                                                                May 19, 2021
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                                                              • Cancer Services Team Offered an Array of Awareness and Screening Events in 2018

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                                                                |Date: December 29, 2018
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                                                                Cancer Services Team Offered an Array of Awareness and Screening Events in 2018

                                                                Cancer Services Team Offered an Array of Awareness and Screening Events in 2018

                                                                Valley Medical Center's Cancer Services department is an active community participant, providing educatio ...

                                                                Valley Medical Center's Cancer Services department is an active community participant, providing education and screening events for healthy living throughout the hospital district. It’s been quite a y ...

                                                                December 29, 2018
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                                                              • Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

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                                                                |Date: October 16, 2018
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                                                                Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

                                                                Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

                                                                A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can be 2D or 3D and can be used to detect breas ...

                                                                A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can be 2D or 3D and can be used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.  This type of mammogram is call ...

                                                                October 16, 2018
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                                                              • Who Should Consider High Risk Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing?

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: October 12, 2018
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                                                                Who Should Consider High Risk Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing?

                                                                Who Should Consider High Risk Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing?

                                                                Only a fraction of women and men are aware that their family history of cancer increases their own risk f ...

                                                                Only a fraction of women and men are aware that their family history of cancer increases their own risk for cancer. Even fewer realize high risk screening is available to help them prevent cancer or f ...

                                                                October 12, 2018
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                                                              • New Targeted Treatment for Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Delivers Care Closer to Home

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                                                                |Date: January 31, 2018
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                                                                New Targeted Treatment for Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Delivers Care Closer to Home

                                                                New Targeted Treatment for Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Delivers Care Closer to Home

                                                                Brachytherapy, a treatment for breast and gynecologic cancer patients, is now available at Valley Medical ...

                                                                Brachytherapy, a treatment for breast and gynecologic cancer patients, is now available at Valley Medical Center’s Radiation Oncology clinic. High dose radiotherapy (HDR) brachytherapy is a powerful f ...

                                                                January 31, 2018
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                                                              • Squeeze Us In! Schedule Your Annual Mammogram this October

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: October 03, 2017
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                                                                Squeeze Us In! Schedule Your Annual Mammogram this October

                                                                Squeeze Us In! Schedule Your Annual Mammogram this October

                                                                October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Don't forget to schedule your annual mammogram at Valley's Brea ...

                                                                October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Don't forget to schedule your annual mammogram at Valley's Breast Center. Were you aware: In the U.S., one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer ...

                                                                October 03, 2017
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                                                              • Valley Expands Cancer Services with Opening of New High Risk Screening & Genetic Testing Clinic

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                                                                |Date: July 28, 2016
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                                                                Valley Expands Cancer Services with Opening of New High Risk Screening & Genetic Testing Clinic

                                                                Valley Expands Cancer Services with Opening of New High Risk Screening & Genetic Testing Clinic

                                                                On July 25, Valley opened the High Risk Screening and Genetic Testing Clinic with services by new provide ...

                                                                On July 25, Valley opened the High Risk Screening and Genetic Testing Clinic with services by new provider, Kristine M. King, MD. Patients who may be considered for cancer genetic services include tho ...

                                                                July 28, 2016
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