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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

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|Date: September 13, 2024
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. The American Cancer Society says, “Ab ...

September 13, 2024
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Janette’s Story: Gynecologic Cancer Care at Valley

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|Date: September 09, 2024
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Janette’s Story: Gynecologic Cancer Care at Valley

Janette's story highlights her cancer care experience at Valley, where she was diagnosed with endometrial ...

Janette's story highlights her cancer care experience at Valley, where she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer after noticing abnormal postmenopausal bleeding. Under the care of Ron Swensen, MD, gyn ...

September 09, 2024
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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Symptoms and Risk Factors

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|Date: April 12, 2024
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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Symptoms and Risk Factors

According to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men a ...

According to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men aged 15-44, but it can strike at any age. Over 95% of testicular cancer cases are curable when d ...

April 12, 2024
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Valley to Begin Phase One of South King County’s First Cancer Center

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|Date: October 05, 2023
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Valley to Begin Phase One of South King County’s First Cancer Center

We are very excited to announce that the Facilities, Finance & Audit Committee of Valley’s Board of T ...

We are very excited to announce that the Facilities, Finance & Audit Committee of Valley’s Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to amend the FY24 budget, increasing the capital budget by $10M f ...

October 05, 2023
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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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|Date: July 14, 2023
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Partners in HOPE: Valley Medical Center and Valley Girls & Guys United in Supporting Cancer Patients in South King County

For more than a decade, we have partnered with local non-profit Valley Girls & Guys in support of can ...

For more than a decade, we have partnered with local non-profit Valley Girls & Guys in support of cancer care in our community. From raising awareness on the importance of screening mammograms and ...

July 14, 2023
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Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home

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|Date: July 13, 2023
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Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home

Did you know that Valley Medical Center has a Clinical Research department? The Clinical Research team pr ...

Did you know that Valley Medical Center has a Clinical Research department? The Clinical Research team prides themselves on providing access to the same groundbreaking clinical trials and research stu ...

July 13, 2023
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Bringing HOPE and Support to Valley Cancer Patients

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|Date: March 17, 2023
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Bringing HOPE and Support to Valley Cancer Patients

The journey is not just a physical one, it is also emotional, mental and tremendously personal for each p ...

The journey is not just a physical one, it is also emotional, mental and tremendously personal for each person it touches. Diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming and we are dedicated to providing ...

March 17, 2023
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Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

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|Date: January 16, 2023
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Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

On January 11, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden had Mohs surgery to remove skin lesions that were found to be ba ...

On January 11, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden had Mohs surgery to remove skin lesions that were found to be basal cell carcinoma. We asked Valley dermatologist Laura Walsh, MD, what you should know about b ...

January 16, 2023
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Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

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|Date: December 05, 2022
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Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic As a medical oncologist, I prescribe chemotherapy ...

By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic As a medical oncologist, I prescribe chemotherapy to many patients. Although the treatment can be life-prolonging and even life-saving, it may a ...

December 05, 2022
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Cancer and Flu Don’t Mix Well—Remember to Get Your Flu Vaccine This Fall

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|Date: August 09, 2022
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Cancer and Flu Don’t Mix Well—Remember to Get Your Flu Vaccine This Fall

Submitted by Dr. Keith Leung, Valley Oncology Clinic While our minds and hearts have been preoccupied wit ...

Submitted by Dr. Keith Leung, Valley Oncology Clinic While our minds and hearts have been preoccupied with COVID-19 the past few years, it’s important to also remember annual protection from the influ ...

August 09, 2022
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Valley Cancer Services Deemed “An Excellent Accredited Cancer Program” by Commission on Cancer

From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story

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Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Tips for Safe Swimming This Summer

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

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

TeamBirth Initiative Launches at Valley with Goal to Improve Safety and Quality Outcomes

Valley’s Win in Local Cord Blood Donation Competition Helps Increase Community Supply, Saves More Lives

The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Be Car Seat Savvy

The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

Join Us for a Community Meeting

Save Time With MyChart’s Self Check-in at the Emergency Room

Valley Celebrates Pride

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

Janette’s Story: Gynecologic Cancer Care at Valley

Janette’s Story: Gynecologic Cancer Care at Valley

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Symptoms and Risk Factors

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Symptoms and Risk Factors

Valley to Begin Phase One of South King County’s First Cancer Center

Valley to Begin Phase One of South King County’s First Cancer Center

Partners in HOPE: Valley Medical Center and Valley Girls & Guys United in Supporting Cancer Patients in South King County

Partners in HOPE: Valley Medical Center and Valley Girls & Guys United in Supporting Cancer Patients in South King County

Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home

Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home

Bringing HOPE and Support to Valley Cancer Patients

Bringing HOPE and Support to Valley Cancer Patients

Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

Cancer and Flu Don’t Mix Well—Remember to Get Your Flu Vaccine This Fall

Cancer and Flu Don’t Mix Well—Remember to Get Your Flu Vaccine This Fall