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

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|Date: June 07, 2022
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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 th ...

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 celebra ...

June 07, 2022
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The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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|Date: February 07, 2022
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The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center As we begin 2022, I reflec ...

By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center As we begin 2022, I reflect on the enormous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives at so many levels. Here at Valle ...

February 07, 2022
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Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling

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|Date: December 15, 2021
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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 ab ...

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 ...

December 15, 2021
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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

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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Progress in Cancer Immunotherapy Brings Advances in Treatment for Many Types of Cancer

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|Date: November 16, 2021
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Progress in Cancer Immunotherapy Brings Advances in Treatment for Many Types of Cancer

By Nancy Cui, MD, PhD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic Cancer immunotherapy has recently emerged as a tr ...

By Nancy Cui, MD, PhD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic Cancer immunotherapy has recently emerged as a transforming advance in cancer treatment, especially immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Positiv ...

November 16, 2021
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Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients Close to Home at Valley

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|Date: May 19, 2021
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Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients Close to Home at Valley

by Shannon Huffaker, RN, Clinical Research Manager, Valley Medical CenterThe latest innovations are now a ...

by Shannon Huffaker, RN, Clinical Research Manager, Valley Medical CenterThe latest innovations are now available close to home at Valley Medical Center. Clinical trials, also called clinical research ...

May 19, 2021
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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

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

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

The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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

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

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

Progress in Cancer Immunotherapy Brings Advances in Treatment for Many Types of Cancer

Progress in Cancer Immunotherapy Brings Advances in Treatment for Many Types of Cancer

Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients Close to Home at Valley

Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients Close to Home at Valley