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                                    • Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

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                                      Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

                                      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

                                      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®

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

                                      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

                                      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

                                      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

                                      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

                                      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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                                    • 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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                                    • The Absolute Best Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun—Top Tips from a Dermatologist

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                                      |Date: May 18, 2021
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                                      The Absolute Best Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun—Top Tips from a Dermatologist

                                      The Absolute Best Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun—Top Tips from a Dermatologist

                                      by Brian Kumasaka, MD, Valley Medical Center’s Dermatology Clinic Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from ...

                                      by Brian Kumasaka, MD, Valley Medical Center’s Dermatology Clinic Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, also known as UV, is the leading cause of skin cancer. There are two types of UV radia ...

                                      May 18, 2021
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