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Northwest Cancer Specialists e-News January 2010 Sent Tuesday, January 19, 2010
 

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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical cancer is treatable when diagnosed early
 
A yearly pap test can help diagnose pre-cancerous conditions so they can be treated. Recommended screening for cervical cancer includes regular checkups, including a pelvic exam and a Pap test, which can identify women who may have cervical cancer or pre-cancerous tissue changes. Finding the disease earlier can often improve the effectiveness of treatment and prevent death.  In addition to regular screening, a vaccine that is highly effective in preventing some types of HPV infections in young women is now available. HPV infections are the leading cause of cervical cancers, and the HPV vaccine, which is administered by a series of three vaccines, is recommended for 11 to 12 year-old girls, and 13 to 26 year-old girls/women who have not yet received or completed the vaccine series.
 
Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer:
  • Human papillomaviruses (HPV) infection
  • First Intercourse at an early age
  • History of multiple sexual partners
  • HIV infection
  • Chlamydia infection
  • Long-term use of birth control pills
If you experience any of the risk factors contact your Physician.
 
  
  

SAVE THE DATE:  Advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment 

A review of the latest clinical trials presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, the largest international breast cancer symposia.
 
Learn about the most recent developments in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment directly from the experts at Northwest Cancer Specialists: 
  • The effects of alcohol and body weight in early breast cancer
  • Evolving evidence regarding the use of Herceptin
  • PARP inhibitors for triple negative breast cancer
  • The role of Avastin in metastatic breast cancer
  • Osteoporosis drugs and effects on recurrence
  • Survivorship issues and support
Tuesday, February 16th
5:30 pm -- Registration, light refreshments and community resource exhibits
6:30-8:30 pm -- Presentation followed by panel Q&A session
Natural Capital Center (Ecotrust Building)
721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland
 
Free and open to the public. Space is limited.
 
To attend, please RSVP by emailing NCS.events@usoncology.com or calling Angie Henderson at (360) 597-1307.
 
Sponsored by Northwest Cancer Specialists.  
 
  
  
 

Portland Monthly Top Docs 2010

The January 2010 issue of Portland Monthly's Top Docs is out, and six of our doctors are included! 
To read the full article, click here. 

Gynecologic Oncology - Dr. Paul Tseng and Dr. William Winter III
 
Hematology - Dr. Jody Kujovich and Dr. Jeffrey Menashe
 
Medical Oncology - Dr. John Smith II 
 
Radiation Oncology - Dr. Greg Patton 
 
 
  

NCS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES

 
The New Norm
Cancer Survivorship Series
February 3, 10, 17
Vancouver Cancer Center
 
Advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment
Findings from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
February 16
Natural Capital Center (Ecotrust), 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland
 
February 18
Rose Quarter Cancer Center
 
 

Wi-Fi Access Available at NCS null

Wireless internet access is now available within close proximity of the infusion suites at each of our Northwest Cancer Specialists location.
 
Please ask the receptionist for a Wi-Fi handout with instructions for logging on to the NCS wireless network.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

 

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