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Canine cancer survivor may help children next

Clarice the silver Labrador retriever undergoes novel treatment at WSU that could advance immunotherapy options for difficult-to-treat tumors in dogs and humans.

CommonSpirit Hospital Plans 16-Bed Infusion Center

The new infusion center will be located in an unoccupied suite at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.

Doctors raise concerns over new Confluence Health cancer center

Oncologists and former healthcare leaders question the need and planning process for the $60 million project

Former Healthcare Leaders Criticize Wenatchee Cancer Clinic Plans

Concerns raised over lack of physician input and strained relationship between Confluence Health and local doctors

NCCN Releases New Guidelines for Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma Care

Comprehensive guidelines aim to optimize treatment and minimize long-term complications for young RMS patients.

More Young People Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer

Study shows rising rates among under-50 population, highlighting need for earlier screening

Wenatchee Doctors Question $60M Cancer Center Plans

Wenatchee Valley Medical Group raises concerns over Confluence Health's proposed cancer facility expansion.

Reproductive Factors May Not Protect Against Ovarian Cancer in Younger Generations

A study of over 2 million Korean women suggests the protective effect of having two or more children against ovarian cancer may be diminishing in younger birth cohorts.

Vivos Inc. Announces Progress Toward FDA Approval for RadioGel® Therapy

Company aims to submit Investigational Device Exemption for human clinical trials of its precision radionuclide therapy.

Study Finds Survivorship Care Plan Counseling Ineffective for Reducing CVD Risk in Cancer Survivors

Randomized trial shows no significant improvement in cardiovascular disease risk factor control with counseling sessions compared to screening results alone.