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                                    • JOIN US! Be the Hope Walk – Sept. 20, Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley

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                                      |Date: July 17, 2025
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                                      JOIN US! Be the Hope Walk – Sept. 20, Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley

                                      JOIN US! Be the Hope Walk – Sept. 20, Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley

                                      Join Valley Girls & Guys and Valley Medical Center on Sept. 20 at the 7th annual Be The HOPE Walk—par ...

                                      Join Valley Girls & Guys and Valley Medical Center on Sept. 20 at the 7th annual Be The HOPE Walk—participate in-person or virtually. It’s a good time and a great cause! The 1.8-mile walk begins a ...

                                      July 17, 2025
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                                    • Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

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                                      |Date: April 16, 2025
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                                      Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

                                      Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

                                      For Shirley Apeland, a single knitted hat carried warmth far beyond its stitches. During her own cancer t ...

                                      For Shirley Apeland, a single knitted hat carried warmth far beyond its stitches. During her own cancer treatment 10 years ago, losing her hair was one of the hardest challenges she faced. But when sh ...

                                      April 16, 2025
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                                    • Valley Receives $6 Million Grant to Advance Cancer Center Expansion

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                                      |Date: February 05, 2025
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                                      Valley Receives $6 Million Grant to Advance Cancer Center Expansion

                                      Valley Receives $6 Million Grant to Advance Cancer Center Expansion

                                      Valley Medical Center is proud to announce a generous $6 million grant from The Norcliffe Foundation, mar ...

                                      Valley Medical Center is proud to announce a generous $6 million grant from The Norcliffe Foundation, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of our new Cancer Center, which opened to our f ...

                                      February 05, 2025
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                                    • Valley Medical Center Honors a Champion for Cancer Patients During Cancer Center Ribbon Cutting

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                                      |Date: February 03, 2025
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                                      Valley Medical Center Honors a Champion for Cancer Patients During Cancer Center Ribbon Cutting

                                      Valley Medical Center Honors a Champion for Cancer Patients During Cancer Center Ribbon Cutting

                                      New Tina McDonough & Family Infusion & Immunotherapy Center Celebrates Her Dedication to Cancer C ...

                                      New Tina McDonough & Family Infusion & Immunotherapy Center Celebrates Her Dedication to Cancer Care Valley shared a joyful and emotional celebration with our staff, patients, donors, and comm ...

                                      February 03, 2025
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                                    • Tina McDonough Unites Community with Heart and Hope

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                                      |Date: January 31, 2025
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                                      Tina McDonough Unites Community with Heart and Hope

                                      Tina McDonough Unites Community with Heart and Hope

                                      When Tina McDonough lost a close friend to cancer in 2007, she turned her heartbreak into a mission to br ...

                                      When Tina McDonough lost a close friend to cancer in 2007, she turned her heartbreak into a mission to bring hope and support to others. As the fearless founder of the local non-profit Valley Girls ...

                                      January 31, 2025
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                                    • Get to Know Valley’s New Cancer Center

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                                      |Date: January 17, 2025
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                                      Get to Know Valley’s New Cancer Center

                                      Get to Know Valley’s New Cancer Center

                                      February 3, 2025, marks the beginning of a new era in cancer care as we welcome patients to Phase 1A of o ...

                                      February 3, 2025, marks the beginning of a new era in cancer care as we welcome patients to Phase 1A of our comprehensive Cancer Center—a major step forward for South King County. Located in the East ...

                                      January 17, 2025
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                                    • What is an Infusion Pharmacy?

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                                      |Date: January 08, 2025
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                                      What is an Infusion Pharmacy?

                                      We're familiar with visits to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or some over-the-counter meds, but w ...

                                      We're familiar with visits to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or some over-the-counter meds, but what is an infusion pharmacy and why is it located within Valley's new Cancer Center? We caught ...

                                      January 08, 2025
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                                    • How Does the Acute Symptom Management Clinic Support Cancer Patients?

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                                      |Date: January 08, 2025
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                                      How Does the Acute Symptom Management Clinic Support Cancer Patients?

                                      A part of Valley's new Cancer Center is a clinic specially designed for cancer patients--the Acute Sympto ...

                                      A part of Valley's new Cancer Center is a clinic specially designed for cancer patients--the Acute Symptom Management Clinic (ASMC). The ASMC is part of the Oncology & Hematology Clinic, and will ...

                                      January 08, 2025
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                                    • Trapper & Samantha Wellbeing Support Center: Enriching the Lives of Those Navigating a Cancer Journey

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                                      |Date: January 03, 2025
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                                      Trapper & Samantha Wellbeing Support Center: Enriching the Lives of Those Navigating a Cancer Journey

                                      Trapper & Samantha Wellbeing Support Center: Enriching the Lives of Those Navigating a Cancer Journey

                                      A cherished resource, the Trapper & Samantha Wellbeing Support Cart has brought comfort and resources ...

                                      A cherished resource, the Trapper & Samantha Wellbeing Support Cart has brought comfort and resources to countless patients undergoing cancer treatment at Valley. It is now growing into something ...

                                      January 03, 2025
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                                    • Your Cancer Care Team: Specialists Working Together for You

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                                      |Date: January 03, 2025
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                                      Your Cancer Care Team: Specialists Working Together for You

                                      Your Cancer Care Team: Specialists Working Together for You

                                      At Valley, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our specialists work together to create personalized ...

                                      At Valley, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our specialists work together to create personalized treatment plans for our patients, ensuring they receive the best care possible. Here are some ...

                                      January 03, 2025
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