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Six Warning Signs of Middle Throat Cancer and the HPV Connection

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|Date: April 06, 2021
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Six Warning Signs of Middle Throat Cancer and the HPV Connection

By Chantel Turner, PA-C from the Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer Many of us hav ...

By Chantel Turner, PA-C from the Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer Many of us have heard of HPV, or human papilloma virus. We usually associate HPV with warts, sexually transmi ...

April 06, 2021
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Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!

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|Date: February 24, 2021
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Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!

Content derived from DocTalk with Greta Bernier, MD, Colorectal Surgeon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Greta Bernier, MD, Colorectal Surgeon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aysFTyD3sh4 Why is it important to talk about colorectal cancer now?We want to make sure you kno ...

February 24, 2021
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Valley Recognizes #WorldCancerDay, Feb. 4, 2021, with a Review of Our Cancer Program Successes

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|Date: January 28, 2021
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Valley Recognizes #WorldCancerDay, Feb. 4, 2021, with a Review of Our Cancer Program Successes

by Navanshu Arora, MD, Medical Director, Cancer Services Together, all our actions matter. As a UW Medici ...

by Navanshu Arora, MD, Medical Director, Cancer Services Together, all our actions matter. As a UW Medicine-affiliated community hospital, we are very proud to be a Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredit ...

January 28, 2021
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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

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|Date: September 27, 2019
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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer week was declared in 2010 to raise awareness about hereditary cancer ...

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer week was declared in 2010 to raise awareness about hereditary cancer. Hereditary cancer occurs when an individual has changes or mutations in a gene (for example, ...

September 27, 2019
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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

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?

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|Date: October 12, 2018
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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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Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

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|Date: September 04, 2018
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Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

KNOW YOUR PROSTATE CANCER STATS More than 230,000 men are told they have prostate cancer annually making ...

KNOW YOUR PROSTATE CANCER STATS More than 230,000 men are told they have prostate cancer annually making it the second most common cancer in men in the US. About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed in his li ...

September 04, 2018
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Are You at Risk for Thyroid Cancer? Get A Neck Check!

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|Date: August 28, 2018
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Are You at Risk for Thyroid Cancer? Get A Neck Check!

What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck just b ...

What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck just below the Adam’s apple. It secretes thyroid hormones that regulates metabolism. What causes thyr ...

August 28, 2018
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Valley Girls and Guys! Generous Gift Helps Bring World-Class Cancer Care to South King County

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|Date: April 20, 2018
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Valley Girls and Guys! Generous Gift Helps Bring World-Class Cancer Care to South King County

It takes a village to support a thriving community. That collaborative vision took flight on April 16 whe ...

It takes a village to support a thriving community. That collaborative vision took flight on April 16 when Valley Girls & Guys! board members presented a generous check for $500,000 to Valley’s Bo ...

April 20, 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

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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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

How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

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

Six Warning Signs of Middle Throat Cancer and the HPV Connection

Six Warning Signs of Middle Throat Cancer and the HPV Connection

Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!

Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!

Valley Recognizes #WorldCancerDay, Feb. 4, 2021, with a Review of Our Cancer Program Successes

Valley Recognizes #WorldCancerDay, Feb. 4, 2021, with a Review of Our Cancer Program Successes

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

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

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

Who Should Consider High Risk Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing?

Who Should Consider High Risk Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing?

Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

Are You at Risk for Thyroid Cancer? Get A Neck Check!

Are You at Risk for Thyroid Cancer? Get A Neck Check!

Valley Girls and Guys! Generous Gift Helps Bring World-Class Cancer Care to South King County

Valley Girls and Guys! Generous Gift Helps Bring World-Class Cancer Care to South King County

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