CANCER

Providence ElderPlace Redmond offers residents on the Eastside of Lake Washington an innovative program that provides medical care and social services to seniors who wish to continue to live in the community, thus avoiding or minimizing stays in hospitals and nursing homes.
BY CYNTHIA FLASH | June 19, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

Achieving Personal Harmony and Balance During Cancer

What if after surviving your first cancer diagnosis at the age of 51, you were re-diagnosed just 18 months later?

A Healthy, Fruity and Protein-Packed Salad

Blueberries are nature's perfect little superfood, and now these little blue powerhouses are available in grocery stores throughout the winter months.

Inspirations from a soul survivor

Jody Sims chronicles her struggles with cancer through art.

How not to let a mastectomy ruin your love life

A mastectomy does not have to mean the end of your love life. Losing a breast is not what love or sex is all about in the first place. A loving partner will help you celebrate life.

The statistics on breast cancer indicate the key to survival is early detection

Statistics on breast cancer show the importance of early detection of the disease and each and every woman should take their breast health seriously.

Research finds brachytherapy and radiation treatment may lead to complications in treatment of early stage breast cancer

If you have the misfortune of being recently diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, there are some new female health concerns about treatment therapies and the risk of complications that you should be aware of.

What are the tests used to diagnose breast cancer?

If you have been told you need additional testing to diagnose breast cancer, do not be afraid and get the tests done quickly. Early diagnosis has the best outcome.

Symptoms and signs of breast cancer

Knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can help save your life and put you on a path to recovery.

Too much protein could increase your risk of prostate cancer

Research is being conducted to determine if high protein levels could result in a greater risk of prostate cancer. Learn more about fascinating development.

Understanding the risks and symptoms of testicular cancer

Testicular cancer one of the most curable forms of cancer. Knowing the symptoms of testicular cancer can help you identify it early.

Can the occasional spirit increase your risk of breast cancer?

Recent studies indicate that the connection between alcohol consumption and breast cancer are more dangerous than suspected, especially for women over 50. Even a single cocktail or glass of wine each evening is actually enough to increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

Reducing your risk of breast cancer

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in America. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer that all women should be aware of so that they can make the effort to stay healthy. It is also a smart idea to be …

The overwhelming beneficial impact of yearly mammograms

The benefits of yearly mammograms far outweigh the uncomfortable test procedures women have to deal with. Yearly mammograms can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by 35%.

Prostate cancer and the question of heredity

Find out if your chances are greater at developing prostate cancer if you have a family history of it, and what your options are for early detection.