Swedish Cancer Team

The Swedish Cancer Team is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date insights about treatments, prevention, care and support available. We know cancer diagnoses strain you both mentally and physically, and we hope to provide a small piece of hope to you or your loved ones who are fighting the cancer battle with useful and clinically-backed advice.

  • Swedish Plastics and Aesthetics is the first in the Pacific Northwest to offer this specialized breast implant

    Swedish Plastics and Aesthetics is the first in the Pacific Northwest to offer this specialized breast implant

    Learn how a new type of breast implant is revolutionizing breast reconstruction for people with large frames and wide chests.

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  • For patients with brain cancer, community action fosters vital connections

    For patients with brain cancer, community action fosters vital connections

    Community fundraising events support research advancements and build loving bonds of support for patients and their families. Learn more.

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  • Skin cancer prevention: protect your skin all year round

    Skin cancer prevention: protect your skin all year round

    Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Learn more about this preventable cancer and the latest developments in research and treatment. Listen to our podcast to learn more.

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  • Day in the life: Our Breast Cancer Express brings care to our communities

    Day in the life: Our Breast Cancer Express brings care to our communities

    Ride along with the caregivers who provide mobile breast cancer screenings to patients across Western Washington. Read more.

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  • At the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute, Kuni Foundation grants support a diverse research lineup

    At the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute, Kuni Foundation grants support a diverse research lineup

    Funding supports projects studying lung cancer in non-smokers, treatment-resistant breast cancer, and ovarian cancer outcomes. Learn more.

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  • Five years after a multiple myeloma diagnosis and treatment, this Swedish patient is living her best life—and helping others do the same.

    Five years after a multiple myeloma diagnosis and treatment, this Swedish patient is living her best life—and helping others do the same.

    Barbara Travers helps others find their footing as they move through the realities of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Watch the short video and learn more.

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  • Swedish caregivers helped this musician get back in tune after cancer treatment

    Swedish caregivers helped this musician get back in tune after cancer treatment

    When guitarist Ron lost his fingernails to chemotherapy, experts at the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute worked with him to find a way back to his playing and his passion. Watch the video.

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  • Hope for patients with glioblastoma

    Hope for patients with glioblastoma

    Patients glioblastoma brain tumors have not benefited much from recent treatment advances. Yet. Because Swedish experts are working to change that.

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  • The link between cancer and alcohol

    The link between cancer and alcohol

    Learn about the connection between alcohol and cancer and ways to reduce or quit alcohol consumption for better health.

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  • The future of cancer care is in your genes

    The future of cancer care is in your genes

    Learn why a Providence Swedish cancer geneticist believes today’s genetics research is paving the way for a reduced burden from cancer tomorrow.

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  • Did you know that colon cancer is on the rise among younger adults? Screening is key to prevention.

    Did you know that colon cancer is on the rise among younger adults? Screening is key to prevention.

    Those with a family history should get tested earlier. Watch this short video for the facts about colonoscopies and colon cancer screening from a Swedish expert. Learn more.

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  • Providence Swedish is transforming cancer care and research

    Providence Swedish is transforming cancer care and research

    Learn more about our commitment to the best care for every patient and how we're advancing our understanding of cancer. Watch the video.

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  • Healing through harmony

    Healing through harmony

    Music therapy at the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute offers patients with cancer a soothing respite. Watch the short video to learn more.

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  • Cáncer de pulmón: la detección temprana es fundamental para recibir un tratamiento exitoso

    Cáncer de pulmón: la detección temprana es fundamental para recibir un tratamiento exitoso

    El cáncer de pulmón es la principal causa de muerte oncológica en Estados Unidos; la detección temprana y el tratamiento pueden aumentar la supervivencia de manera significativa.

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  • If you're a quitter today, you're a winner

    If you're a quitter today, you're a winner

    Make today the day you quit smoking and tobacco use. Help is available. Learn more from a Providence Swedish lung cancer expert.

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  • Regular lung cancer screenings could save your life

    Regular lung cancer screenings could save your life

    A Providence Swedish expert explains why the tests are essential for former smokers.

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  • Cómo obtener la mejor atención disponible para el cáncer ginecológico

    Cómo obtener la mejor atención disponible para el cáncer ginecológico

    ¿Sabe cómo protegerse y proteger a las personas que ama del cáncer ginecológico? Acceda a los mejores y más avanzados pasos para salvar su vida.

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  • The future of cancer research, treatment and care is at Providence Swedish

    The future of cancer research, treatment and care is at Providence Swedish

    The Paul G. Allen Research Center at Providence Swedish Cancer Institute will transform our understanding of cancer. Watch the video to learn more.

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  • Separating breast cancer myths from reality can help you understand your risk

    Separating breast cancer myths from reality can help you understand your risk

    One woman in eight will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Get the facts about screenings, causes and treatments.

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  • The Paul G. Allen Research Center at Providence Swedish Cancer Institute

    The Paul G. Allen Research Center at Providence Swedish Cancer Institute

    Improving every patient journey, from prevention to treatment to outcome.

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