News and Events
DR. GROSEN AND DR. BERGMAN COMPLETE 300 DAVINCI ROBOT PROCEDURES!!
Congratulations Dr. Grosen and Dr. Bergman for completing 300 daVinci Robot Procedures!! daVinci surgery is an effective, minimally invasive alternative to both open surgery and laparoscopy. Through the use of the daVinci Surgical System, surgeons are now able to offer a minimally invasive option for complex surgical procedures. It is less invasive and provides faster recovery for the patient. To learn more about daVinci Click Here.
2012 BREAST EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM - THRIVING BEFORE, DURING & AFTER BREAST CANCER
A seminar focusing on breast cancer prevention, education, and survivorship support.
Seminars are offered in January, February, and March of 2012. Attend 1, 2, or all 3 sessions. Cost is $20 per session. Fee waived for clients of Breast Cervical and Colon Health Program and Cancer Patient Care.
Seminars will be held at the Providence Sacred Heart, Mother Joseph Room. Register online at www.cherspokane.org or call (509) 232-8138.
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CANCER CARE NORTHWEST FOUNDATION RECIPIENT OF $30,000 SUSAN G. KOMEN GRANT
The Eastern Washington Affiliate of Susan G. Komen recently awarded CCNW-Foundation a grant to continue providing relevant information related to all aspects of breast cancer to men and women in Eastern Washington. Learn more about the grant.
CANCER CARE NORTHWEST'S PET/CT CENTER EARNS ACCREDITATION BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
Cancer Care Northwest has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in positron emission tomography (PET) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field.
2011 RACE FOR THE CURE: JOIN CCNW!
This year’s Eastern Washington Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is upon us! Cancer Care Northwest is an avid supporter of this group, their mission, and this race. We are assembling a team for the race and would love to have patients, families, friends, loved ones, staff, and providers walk with our team, Pink Power! Click here to learn how to join our team and purchase a team t-shirt.
NEW MODALITIES FOR CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA MANAGEMENT
CCNW's Dr. Njuguna was featured in a recent article of MD News magazine. In it, he discusses chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and new drugs which have been developed to combat the disease.
Read the full article from MD News.
CARE CLOSE TO HOME
Entering his fifth year of performing transplants, Dr. Kaya and one of his patients were recently interviewed about autologous stem cell transplants that are available to Spokane residents via CCNW's Inland NW Myeloma/Lymphoma and Transplant Program. Read the article featured in the Spokesman-Review.
BREAST CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INLAND NW RESIDENTS
Beginning November 2010, individuals in the Inland Northwest will be able to learn more about the most common cancer affecting women: breast cancer. Cancer Care Northwest Foundation received a $20,000 grant from the Susan G. Komen Eastern Washington Affiliate to develop a Breast Cancer Education and Support Program designed to educate participants about all aspects of breast cancer. It is the only program of its kind being offered in the region. Everyone interested in learning more about breast cancer, prevention, support and prevention of recurrence is encouraged to attend. Click here to learn more.
HIPEC Webinar Featuring Dr. Holbrook
*** This seminar has been postponed until further notice. ***
More information about this webinar will be made available as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!
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Despite recent advances in chemotherapy, surgical resection remains the best option to treat and stage colon cancer and many other abdominal cancers. Many peritoneal (abdominal) cancers are very difficult to treat because cancer cells can spread throughout the abdominal cavity, touching other tissues and hiding in organ crevices. To effectively eradicate the cancer, the tumor and all cancer cells must be destroyed. When certain abdominal cancers are confined to the peritoneal cavity, Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) becomes an option for some patients.
Dr. Ryan Holbrook has been treating patients with advanced colon cancer, appendiceal cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), ovarian cancer, gastric cancer, and abdominal mesothelioma using cytoreductive surgery and the HIPEC procedure since 1996. He is the only physician in several western states performing this surgery and has completed more than 150 surgeries to date.
On Tuesday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. PST, Dr. Holbrook will be giving a patient-focused webinar that will explain the components of the surgery, the HIPEC procedure, and selection criteria for candidates for this procedure. We encourage you to register to attend the webinar, meet Dr. Holbrook, and learn more.
Register: http://www.hipectreatment.com/webinar/index.php
Learn more about HIPEC: http://www.hipectreatment.com/index.php
Dr. Holbrook’s profile: http://www.cancercarenorthwest.com/doctor-profiles#ryah
AIDING WOMEN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Cancer Care Northwest provides patients with a unique approach to breast cancer management and treatment. Recently, MD news spoke with four renowned breast cancer specialists on staff at CCNW – Joni Nichols, M.D., Medical Oncologist; Stephanie Moline, M.D., FACS, Surgical Oncologist; Maryam Parviz, M.D., Surgical Oncologist; and Saritha Thumma, M.D., Medical Oncologist – To discuss the breast care center’s multidisciplinary approach to cancer care.
Click here to read the article.
"THE JOURNEY" 2012 PHOTO AND CALENDAR CONTEST
Cancer Care Northwest wants to honor those who have been impacted by cancer in a photo contest open to patients, loved ones, caregivers, family members, physicians and employees. We want you to have the opportunity to express the emotions and life-affirming changes that give the journey meaning and share your journey with cancer through photography. Your photos will be entered into a contest, and CCNW employees will vote for their favorite photos. The photos will be featured in a 2012 monthly calendar that will be displayed at CCNW clinics.
Click here to learn more.
Autologous Stem Cell Transplants at Cancer Care Northwest
Autologous stem cell transplants provide a solution for patients with blood cancers, such as myeloma and lymphoma, by helping to replenish blood-forming stem cells ablated during chemotherapy. At Cancer Care Northwest, Hakan Kaya, M.D., Director of the Inland Northwest Myeloma/Lymphoma and Transplant Program, provides the only autologous stem cell transplant program in the Inland Northwest area. Click here to read more.
"Inspiring Knowledge. Inspiring Life!" 2010 Cancer Resource and Wellness Fair
Cancer Care Northwest is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Cancer Resource and Wellness Fair. This year's theme is "Inspiring Knowledge. Inspiring Life!" because the key to beating cancer and other diseases is prevention and regular screenings. The fair will feature lectures, more than 40 community resource exhibits, cancer and wellness screenings, interactive demonstrations, relaxation techniques, a book sale and artwork created by cancer paitents. Click here for more information.
Cancer Care Northwest Foundation Golf Classic
CCNW presents the 6th Annual Cancer Care Northwest Foundation Golf Classic. The CCNW Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Inland Northwest Cancer Patients and their Families through education, support and financial assistance. The tournament will take place September 9, 2010 at the MeadowWood Golf Course. Click here to register or to find more information.
New to Cancer Care Northwest, but to fighting cancer.
CCNW is pleased to welcome five new oncologists to our practice. Click here to read about the new additions to our team of talented, board cerified and fellowship-trained oncologists.
Improving Gynecologic Oncology Outcomes
Traditionally, gynecologic cancer surgical procedures have involved open surgeries with large incisions and difficult recoveries for patients. Dr. Elizabeth Grosen ellaborates on how gynecologists at Cancer Care Northwest utilize the minimally invasive da Vinci Surgical System to treat multiple types of cancer and risk reduction procedures to improved outcomes for patients. Click here to read more.
Cancer Survivor Runs for Her Life
Carol Dellinger, CCNW patient and breast cancer survior, was featured in the Spokesman-Review for her commitment to run 30 miles during Spokane's Relay for Life event. Read the full article about Carol's battle with cancer and why she still runs.
Susan G. Komen Grant
Cancer Care Northwest Foundation recieved a $20,000 grant from Susan G. Komen Eastern Washington Affiliate to fund a Breast Cancer Education and Support Program that will be offered to women to educate them about all aspects of breast cancer beginning in Fall 2010. To learn more about the program and how to enroll in classes, click here.
Relay for Life 2010
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones and fight back against the disease. CCNW is a sponsor for the Spokane Relay for Life event and is organizing a team to participate in the walk. Click here to learn how to join the CCNW team or to find more information about Relay for Life.
Susan G. Komen: Race for the Cure 2010
CCNW not only talks the talk, we walk the walk. We are proud to be a supporter of Susan G. Komen in our community! Read about our accomplishments as a team.
The Power of Temporary Seed Implants
Treatment outcomes for prostate cancer have improved in the past few decades, because patients have benefited from medical advances such as permanent seed brachytherapy. Dr. Wayne Lamoreaux discusses how leading-edge cancer treatment facilities are now looking to an even more advanced version of treatment. Click here to read more about the temporary high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy.
Dr. Carey Highlight
Colleen Carey, MD, joined Cancer Care Northwest in January and is focusing on caring for patients working in collaboration with her specialized oncology colleagues. Click here to read more about Dr. Carey and her contributions to the advancement of cancer care .
Transplanting the Gift of Health
Dr. Kaya is the program director of The Inland Northwest Myeloma/Lymphoma and Transplant Program at Cancer Care Northwest. He's performed 45+ transplants since initiating the program, and has touched many lives locally. Read more about the program.
Welcome Dr. Thumma, MD
Cancer Care Northwest is pleased to announce they have hired Saritha C. Thumma, MD, as a Medical Oncologist. Read more...
Join Cancer Care Northwest's Race for the Cure team, Pink Power!
Race for the Cure 2010 will be on April 18th, 2010. We are trying to recruit as many physcians, nurses, staff members, patients and caregivers as possible. To learn more information on the event or how to register click here. To view our team t-shirts, click here.
Radiation Therapy: An Effective Weapon in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Every breast cancer survivor has a story—one filled with fear, hope and courage. While these survivors have many things in common, from the heart-wrenching diagnoses, to receiving some combination of chemotherapy, surgery or radiation therapy – none of their stories are exactly the same. Read Holly's Story featured in NW Woman magazine...
Life-saving surgery performed in Spokane featured on Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Holbrook and one of his star patients, Catherine “Kitty” Kane, were featured on KXLY. They discussed the HIPEC procedure that is exclusively performed by Dr. Holbrook. Read more...
Experienced Endocrinologist Joins CCNW
Cancer Care Northwest is pleased to announce they have hired Colleen Carey, MD, as an Endocrinologist. Read more...
FREE! Wireless Internet Access for Patients and Their Families Now at All Sites
Patients may now access the Internet from their personal laptops or other wireless devices by connecting to the “CCNW-Guest” Wi-Fi network, no passwords or usernames are required. Read more...
Cancer Care Northwest Offering “Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy” and More Precise Radiation Delivery with On-Board Imaging Technology
Targeted radiation therapy is now even more precise with new radiation technology available at Cancer Care Northwest’s North office. Read more...
Reactions growing over mammogram recommendations
Reactions continue to pour in over a contentious recommendation from a government task force which recommended that women don't need to get mammograms until they're 50-years-old. Read more...
Welcome Kevin A. Weeks, DO
Cancer Care Northwest is pleased to announce they have hired Kevin A. Weeks, DO, as a Medical Oncologist and Hematologist. Read more...
Do Clinical Pathways Improve the Value of Cancer Care?
Through its Foundations of Quality program, CCNW has undertaken many quality initiatives and received bonus payments from Premera in return. One of the initiatives is the implementation of clinical pathways for CCNW patients. Read more...
2nd Annual Inland Northwest Myeloma/Lymphoma and Transplant Program Picnic
On August 23, Dr. Kaya had the opportunity to recognize individuals who have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant in the past year.
Cancer Care Northwest Expands North Office Services
Cancer Care Northwest has added doctors to its North Side clinic and has begun offering additional services there, along with completing a remodeling of the facility and purchasing new equipment, says Jean Galovin, the clinic manager.
Ndegwa M. Njuguna, MD joins CCNW
Cancer Care Northwest is pleased to announce they have hired Ndegwa M. Njuguna, MD...
CCNW Donates X-Ray Machine to Clinic in Fiji
The X-ray machine, previously housed at the North office...
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Cancer Care Northwest’s First Annual Cancer Awareness Health Fair
The best defense against cancer is prevention and education. Arm yourself with the latest cancer prevention, detection, treatment and healing information at Cancer Care Northwest’s First Annual Cancer Awareness Health Fair. (click for more information)