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Providence Cancer Support Services

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09/06/2013

Breast cancer buddies help ease the way for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

A breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating, frightening, bewildering – it’s all of that when your world turns upside down. For many women, being abl More>>

08/29/2013

Providence provides support for families of patients with cancer

Providence Cancer Center's Family Program support group serves families struggling with cancer, regardless of whether we treat them.  More>>

03/11/2013

How parents can talk to children about a cancer diagnosis

Krista Nelson, oncology patient advocate at Providence Cancer Center, recently spoke with The Oregonian's parenting blog, the Omamas, about More>>

02/18/2013

Stage IV cancer patients get a new outlook on life

Two cancer support group facilitators are nominated "Everyday Hereos" for terminally ill cancer patients. More>>

12/06/2012

Providence cancer research laboratory receives major grants

Research scientist Keith Bahjat, Ph.D., recently received two grants supporting work on immunotherapy. More>>

10/10/2012

Breast cancer support

Nurse navigators help guide patients through the cancer treatment process. More>>

08/27/2012

Clothing and accessories designed for breast cancer patients

More than just hats and scarves, patients can find an array of apparel at Transitions: An Appearance Center. More>>

06/06/2012

Research offers great hope for advanced melanoma patients

Providence Cancer Center researchers study a unique approach, combining radiation and immunotherapy treatments. More>>

05/08/2012

Pennies, nickels and dimes add up to $500,000 as Safeway customers and employees help Providence battle breast cancer

Safeway customers and employees in Oregon and Southwest Washington raised $500,000 for breast cancer awareness, treatment and research at Providence. More>>

08/24/2012

Providence receives grant to expand Palliative Care Program

With help from a Cambia Health Foundation grant, Providence Medford Medical Center is expanding its palliative care program to provide the full contin More>>