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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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                                    • A New Era in Cancer Care Begins at Valley

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                                      |Date: January 02, 2025
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                                      A New Era in Cancer Care Begins at Valley

                                      A New Era in Cancer Care Begins at Valley

                                      State-of-the-Art Facility Will Treat 40% More Patients February 3, 2025, marks the beginning of a new era ...

                                      State-of-the-Art Facility Will Treat 40% More Patients February 3, 2025, marks the beginning of a new era in cancer care as we welcome patients to Phase One of our comprehensive Cancer Center—a major ...

                                      January 02, 2025
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                                    • Valley’s New Cancer Center to Open Feb. 3, 2025! Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Jan. 16.

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                                      |Date: November 18, 2024
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                                      Valley’s New Cancer Center to Open Feb. 3, 2025! Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Jan. 16.

                                      Valley’s New Cancer Center to Open Feb. 3, 2025! Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Jan. 16.

                                      We are thrilled to announce the opening date of Phase 1A of Valley Medical Center's new Cancer Center, we ...

                                      We are thrilled to announce the opening date of Phase 1A of Valley Medical Center's new Cancer Center, welcoming our first patients on February 3, 2025. This innovative and healing space will provide ...

                                      November 18, 2024
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                                    • Sending a Message of Hope, One Bag at a Time

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                                      |Date: March 13, 2024
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                                      Sending a Message of Hope, One Bag at a Time

                                      Sending a Message of Hope, One Bag at a Time

                                      While undergoing chemotherapy, Janice Cupp’s friend gifted her a bag full of items to bring comfort and s ...

                                      While undergoing chemotherapy, Janice Cupp’s friend gifted her a bag full of items to bring comfort and support during treatment. In the words of her daughter, Jennifer Cupp Baxter, “Janice found such ...

                                      March 13, 2024
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                                    • Coming Soon: Phase 1A of Valley’s New Cancer Center!

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                                      |Date: January 17, 2024
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                                      Coming Soon: Phase 1A of Valley’s New Cancer Center!

                                      Coming Soon: Phase 1A of Valley’s New Cancer Center!

                                      Stories of hope, inspiration, and love were the highlight of a very special celebration at Valley on Dec. ...

                                      Stories of hope, inspiration, and love were the highlight of a very special celebration at Valley on Dec. 14, 2023. Since we’ve already broken ground on the building which will house our new Cancer Ce ...

                                      January 17, 2024
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                                    • Valley Girls & Guys Gifts $1.8 Million to Valley’s Future Cancer Center

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                                      |Date: June 06, 2023
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                                      Valley Girls & Guys Gifts $1.8 Million to Valley’s Future Cancer Center

                                      Valley Girls & Guys Gifts $1.8 Million to Valley’s Future Cancer Center

                                      THANK YOU doesn’t even begin to express our level of gratitude. On Thursday, June 1, our friends and part ...

                                      THANK YOU doesn’t even begin to express our level of gratitude. On Thursday, June 1, our friends and partners at Valley Girls & Guys unveiled a $1.8 MILLION donation toward our future Cancer ...

                                      June 06, 2023
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                                    • JOIN US! Be The HOPE Walk–July 22, Summit Park, Maple Valley

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: June 02, 2023
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                                      JOIN US! Be The HOPE Walk–July 22, Summit Park, Maple Valley

                                      JOIN US! Be The HOPE Walk–July 22, Summit Park, Maple Valley

                                      Join Valley Girls & Guys and Team Valley on July 22 at the 5th annual Be The HOPE Walk—participate in ...

                                      Join Valley Girls & Guys and Team Valley on July 22 at the 5th 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 at noon and ...

                                      June 02, 2023
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