Cancer Resource Center

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Boosting the immune system to fight cancer

“Is it possible to boost the immune system to fight cancer? Are any vaccines being developed to prevent or treat cancer?” An expert answers these questions and discusses the latest immune-boosting therapies under investigation at Providence, including several that are unavailable anywhere else in the country. Listen.

Featured in this resource center

• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Lung cancer
• Prostate cancer

Other Highlights

• Having cancer does not mean that you have to live with pain. Learn what you need to know about controlling cancer pain.
• What are the seven warning signs of cancer? Listen and learn.
• Is chemotherapy making you sick to your stomach? Find out about medications and other ways to control nausea.
• Our expert offers suggestions for dealing with insomnia caused by chemotherapy.
• Attend a free class to learn about safe and scientifically sound natural therapies that may help you stay cancer-free or improve your response to treatment.
• Cancer patients and others can access CaringBridge and Lotsa Helping Hands for extra support.
• Hear the news on the early symptoms of ovarian cancer – our expert shares important information in this short KXL interview.
• Learn about the link between hepatitis C and liver cancer – our experts explain it and offer advice.
• Get detailed information on melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer in our Healthwise Library.
• Providence Cancer Center is studying the immune system to develop more-tailored, less-toxic treatments for cancer.
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