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Download a printable map (PDF) to the Regional Cancer Center
 All tied up in knots about your cancer treatment? Southwest’s Regional Cancer Center helps to loosen the anxiety you may have about surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or any available clinical trials. We also take into consideration the practical details, such as your diet, medications, insurance, family and caregivers, work schedule, and activities you enjoy.
With an emphasis on prevention and early detection, Southwest’s Regional Cancer Center offers innovative treatments and support throughout your journey with cancer. We focus on your physical and your emotional well-being to promote healing on multiple levels.
Watch our videos about Southwest’s holistic approach to cancer care.
 Free 5-minute DVD (while supplies last): See for yourself why our Regional Cancer Center is exceptional.
What makes Southwest’s Regional Cancer Center exceptional?
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Excellent Physicians
Our physicians are specially trained for radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery procedures, including CyberKnife® radiosurgery and minimally invasive techniques.
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Superb, Qualified Staff
Oncology-certified nursing staff (including nurse navigators) with a combined total of 276 years of experience — and counting! On-site dietitians specially trained for oncology patient needs. Board-certified, on-site clinical pharmacists. Oncology and data management certified researchers. Masters-level oncology social workers. Insurance specialists. Community educators. Radiation oncology team of specialists.
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Specialty Services
CyberKnife® radiosurgery treatment. Outpatient infusion services. Therapeutic phlebotomies. Anti-coagulation therapy. Cortisol stimulation testing. Immune globulin. |
Awards and Recognition
- The only cancer center in Clark County accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACOS), with six commendations for exceeding accreditation standards in outcomes analysis and reporting, documentation around tumor staging, patient care guidelines, prevention and early detection outreach efforts, Cancer Registration staff education, and ongoing program improvement efforts.
- The only CyberKnife® radiosurgery center in the greater Vancouver/Portland metropolitan area.
What's New
September 2009: Enrollment open for clinical trial involving prostate cancer patients and CyberKnife®.
08.03.09: The new Kearney Breast Center opens at Southwest!
03.13.09: Oncology nursing: A tale of two cultures: Marcia Limoges (RN. OCN, BSN) shares ideas for changing the culture of oncology nursing in Japan
03.01.09: Watch video and read story: DeLano Austin Morgan describes life after CyberKnife® treatment.
02.06.2009: CyberKnife® is a 'miracle of bloodless surgery' (news story in the Vancouver Business Journal)
02.2009: da Vinci Robotic Surgical System® treats prostate cancer (news story in the Senior Messenger)
01.30.2009: Annual report focuses on advances in skin cancer treatment, research
01.27.2009: Watch video: Lisa Blake shares her experiences battling a brain tumor
01.16.2009: Free brochures available to download (PDF format)
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