The best way to treat lung cancer successfully is to catch it early. Lung cancer screenings can do this, and they’re covered by insurance for longtime smokers. Learn more about screening recommendations from the Swedish Cancer Institute.
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Seattle Storm and Providence Swedish team up for "Storm Out Cancer" on June 22
As part of the evening, The Storm Foundation will also donate $20,000 to the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute’s Patient Assistance Fund, to support patients and families. Learn more.
Providence Swedish Neuroscience Institute reaches milestone in reducing global burden of glioblastoma
The development of a proprietary immunotherapeutic puts Providence Swedish at the forefront of research and care for this aggressive, incurable type of brain tumor. Learn more.
Cancer services expand at Edmonds and honor a physician’s legacy
Providence Swedish Cancer Institute Edmonds has opened Jeffery C. Ward, M.D. Infusion Center, honoring the late physician's legacy of whole-person care for patients with cancer. Watch the video.
Do you know about meningiomas?
Learn more about this common and treatable type of brain tumor and the advanced care offered by experts at the Providence Swedish Neuroscience Institute.
The healing power of generosity
After Blake Pottle died, his family created The Blake Pottle Foundation to honor him and continue the generosity he lived by. Learn more.
Don't forget: Your eyes need SPF, too.
A PacMed expert Learn why UV protection for your eyes matters in the summer — and all year long. Read more.
A painful loss fuels this family's commitment to patients with blood cancers
Miles Schulze was a passionate, committed nurse at Swedish. After he lost his fight with lymphoma, his family is helping improve the odds for patients facing the same battle. Learn more.
Anxious about your first mammogram? This local news anchor had hers on camera to demystify the process.
Follow along as KOMO's Kelly Koopmans has her first mammogram at Swedish. Watch the video and schedule yours today.
Treatment options, time, and hope for one family's "chief memory maker"
After Virginia Kuo was diagnosed with lung cancer, Providence Swedish experts were committed to helping this mom of three have the life she envisioned with her husband and family. Learn more
If you have a cervix, you can get cervical cancer
Talk to your physician about screening options and what's right for you, because testing and early detection save lives. Learn more.
"That genetic test saved my life."
Shavonne Tate thought genetic testing at Swedish could help her get to the root of a persistent skin condition. The screening led to a breast cancer discovery and lifesaving intervention. Learn more.
The risk of developing breast cancer is frightening, and treatment options can be overwhelming
A Providence Swedish breast cancer surgeon offers insight into identifying cancer risk and some medications currently used to treat breast cancer. Learn more.
Providence Swedish researchers continue to lead the development of CAR T therapy for cancer and autoimmune diseases
Lupus, Neurology and Providence Swedish Cancer Institute teams working with our global partners, treated our 100th unique cell therapy research patient this fall. Learn more.
When menopause and breast cancer treatment overlap, supportive, experienced care teams help patients survive and thrive
Strong evidence suggests that addressing menopausal symptoms improves treatment adherence and long-term outcomes. A Providence Swedish menopause expert shares more.
Emerging hope for patients with small cell lung cancer
In a new study led by the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute’s Kelly Paulson, M.D., Ph.D., survival rates more than doubled for a group treated with a novel, two-drug combination. Learn more.
Meet one of the extraordinary caregivers who exemplifies our mission of compassion
Nils Johanson Award recipient Danielle McLaughlin, a social worker at Providence Swedish Cancer Institute, supports our patients through some of their hardest days. Watch the video and learn more.
Understanding brain cancer's myths and realities
A brain cancer diagnosis is frightening, so it's important to know the facts. A Providence Swedish expert shares more about treatment options and why there's always hope. Learn more.
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.
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.