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Cancer Care
Not all cancers are alike. And each person’s diagnosis is unique. When a patient faces a cancer diagnosis, the PeaceHealth team works together to provide comprehensive care. From diagnosis to treatment to survivorship, we’re by your side each step of the way.
PeaceHealth offers cancer prevention, wellness resources and annual recommended screenings to help you stay ahead of a potential diagnosis. Advanced diagnostic tools help identify benign and malignant conditions. And if cancer is diagnosed, we use the latest advances in treatment and rehabilitation and focus on your unique goals, diagnosis and medical history. We’ll work to make sure your questions are answered and support you along the way.
Research and clinical trials
PeaceHealth Cancer Centers offer patients participation in national research studies which afford them access to the latest research into new approaches for treating cancer. Your doctor can help determine if there may be a clinical trial or research study right for you.
Cancer care at PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth offers cancer care close to home in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
Delivering a team approach to care
Your care team includes physicians, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, specialty nurses, nutritionists and rehabilitation therapists. Each member of your team shares their unique insight, knowledge and experience to create a treatment plan that’s right for you.
Compassionate and supportive teams
When facing a cancer diagnosis, our nurse navigators are here to support you every step of the way. Nurse navigators will answer your questions, help you understand your diagnosis and treatment plan and schedule doctor appointments and tests for you.
The treatments and services you need
PeaceHealth offers a wide range of treatments and services — whether they’re cancer screenings, preventive resources or holistic treatment plans to address your physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Advanced cancer care
You’ll have access to recent advances in cancer care, including diagnostic tools and minimally invasive procedures. PeaceHealth also offers breakthrough technologies such as digitally integrated operating rooms and precise surgical tools.
Conditions We Treat
Common blood cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. We also treat myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloprofilerative disease, which can be related to blood cancer.
Treatments are available for bone and soft tissue cancer. These cancers include malignant bone tumors, metastatic bone cancer, sarcomas, osteosarcomas, chrondrosarcoma, Ewing tumor and many others.
Brain and spinal cord tumors include metastatic and primary brain cancers. PeaceHealth offers diagnostic tests and treatment for many types of brain and spinal cord tumors, including astrocytomas (including glioblastomas), oligodendrogliomas, ependymomas, medulloblastomas, gangliogliomas and many others.
Breast cancer can develop in both men and women. The team at PeaceHealth has experience in treating many types of breast cancers, including ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive ductal carcinoma and invasive lobular carcinoma, among others.
Colorectal cancer includes cancer of the colon, rectum and anus. We treat adenocarcinomas and other types of tumors, such as carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GSITs), lymphomas and sarcomas.
PeaceHealth offers care for different thyroid cancer (papillary, follicular and Hṻrthle cell), medullary, anaplastic and others.
The gynecologic oncologists at PeaceHealth have special expertise in treating women’s cancer. These cancers include endometrial, cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine and ovarian.
Cancers of the liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas and stomach can be primary or spread from other areas. We offer the full range of surgical and medical care for these types of cancers.
Lung and thoracic cancers include the thymus, chest wall tumors and malignant mesothelioma.
Individuals diagnosed with head, neck and mouth cancers can access diagnostic and treatment resources for throat, esophagus and nasopharyngeal cancers, among others.
PeaceHealth can diagnose, treat and manage many types of skin cancer. Common types of skin cancers are:
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Lymphoma of the skin
- Kaposi sarcoma
- Melanoma
- Merkel cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell carcinoma
Urologic and genitourinary cancers affect the urinary system in men and women. These include bladder cancer, renal (kidney) cancer, testicular cancer, penile cancer, prostate cancer and urethral cancer.
Treatments Provided
- Cancer diagnostics
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PeaceHealth offers a wide range of cancer diagnostic tools and techniques, including biopsies, advanced imaging, nuclear medicine and much more.
- Cancer rehabilitation
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Cancer treatment sometimes causes side effects. These may include trouble concentrating, lymphedema (swelling caused by lymph fluid buildup), chronic pain or weakened muscles. PeaceHealth offers a wide range of rehabilitation services to help you manage these problems and regain your strength.
Rehab therapy may include:
- Physical or occupational therapy – Programs can help improve function and mobility, adapt to lifestyle changes after surgery and rebuild strength.
- Lymphedema therapy – Certified specialists offer personalized support to help improve circulation and your range of motion.
- Feeding and swallowing therapy – Therapy to help you get back to easily chewing and swallowing food.
- Specialized rehabilitation – Therapy tailored to your needs and goals. This may include pulmonary rehab, cardiac rehab, balance and vestibular (inner ear) therapy or incontinence (bladder control) therapy.
- Neuropsychology – Testing and therapies to help improve concentration, thinking and focus.
- Wound care – Specialized care and help to manage surgery scars and wounds. This may include removing scar tissue (resection), hyperbaric oxygen therapy and others.
- Behavioral health therapies – Group or one-on-one sessions offer coping strategies for you and your loved ones.
- Pain rehabilitation therapies – Nonsurgical and interventional approach to manage pain using medicines, injections, biofeedback and other methods.
- Cancer screening
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Regular cancer screening can mean early detection — and a better chance for survival. We offer the latest screening technologies for breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and more.
- Medical oncology
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Your cancer care team includes experienced providers from across specialties, led by your medical oncologist. These doctors specialize in oncology and hematology. They are here to share their insight and experience with you and your family.
- Radiation oncology
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Radiation can be an effective treatment to stop or slow tumor growth. Your radiation oncologist will work closely with your entire care team and develop a customized plan that meets your needs.
- Surgical oncology
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Experienced surgical oncologists deliver advances in surgical procedures and techniques, including minimally invasive procedures and complex surgeries.
Cancer Care Locations near Friday Harbor
Deanna J. Anderson Cancer Center at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center
1117 Spring St.
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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