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For 150 years, families from throughout the region have depended upon Southwest. The Medical Center has grown along with the community. Today, the oldest hospital in the Pacific Northwest is among the most experienced, with renowned specialists in just about every medical field. Our Pioneering Medicine campaign captures our past and future. Past topics include bone/joint health, spine health, breast cancer care, vascular surgery, women's health, heart care, and robotic/minimally invasive surgery.
Helping you to breathe easier. The average healthy person takes a breath a little more than 17,000 times a day. And, as long as everything works properly, you don't have to work very hard at it. But sometimes we need a little help. Recent advances in surgical techniques and equipment are making major strides in helping people with lung disease breathe a little easier. Read on to learn more about the pioneering technologies and services that are helping improve how you breathe.
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Early diagnosis and treatment are vital to preserving lung function. Learn more about the tools for testing the health of your lungs, with John Fowler, MD.
Fear of the Unknown
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a great option for people with early stage lung cancer. Hear more about the VATS lobectomy and its place in today's arsenal of cancer-fighting options, with Riyad Karmy-Jones, MD.
A Sideways Approach to Surgery
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CyberKnife offers hope when traditional treatment is not an option. Find out what makes CyberKnife uniquely successful in treating lung cancer, with S. Christopher Hoffelt, MD.
The White Knight of Cancer Care
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 CyberKnife gives patients second option to lung cancer surgery (3 min.)
New hope for lung cancer patients (30 sec.)
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