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More than 10 million cancer survivors live in the United States today, and 3 out of 4 families will help care for a family member with cancer. The cancer journey continues even after you finish treatment,t and finding support to help you through is important. In Summit Health Oregon’s Cancer Survivorship Program, our nurse practitioner… Read full article

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. Palliative care specialists focus on improving the quality of life and alleviating suffering for patients and their families by expertly treating pain and other distressing symptoms. They also listen to patients and align treatment with their needs. The palliative care team weighs the benefits… Read full article

Cascade Cancer Care and Dr. Katherine Neubauer offer comprehensive integrative cancer treatment and coordinate care directly with the Summit Health Cancer Care team. They serve cancer patients throughout their journey, from new diagnosis through active treatment and beyond to recovery and prevention of recurrence. Integrative cancer therapies When you’re ready to fight, we’re at your side.… Read full article

Women need to know that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lives. Screening is an effective way to identify and treat breast cancer at an early stage when it is treatable and curable. Breast cancer screening For an average-risk patient, starting at 40 years old, the recommendation is to start annual… Read full article

Inherited gene mutations are thought to play a role in up to 10% of all cancer diagnoses. Identifying patients with a genetic risk for cancer may inform recommendations for cancer screening, risk-reducing medications and procedures, and lifestyle factors to protect against cancer. Summit Health nurse practitioner Tamarind Keating, AOCNP, MPH, can evaluate your patient’s family… Read full article

A cancer diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming. To help you and your family through this difficult time, our team of highly trained Oncologists and nurses combine top-notch expertise with hands-on compassion, offering the most advanced treatment options in a nurturing and thoughtful environment. Since the 1970s, we’ve led the area in state-of-the-art cancer treatment.… Read full article