For Survivors

More than ever, cancer is a disease that people survive. From the day we meet you, your survivorship is the goal we have in mind as we develop and deliver your personalized treatment plan. Once your treatment is complete, we’re here with the follow-up care and support services to build your health and help you live your life to the fullest in every way.

As the personal stories of cancer survivors will tell you, our patients not only survive, but they also go on to lead active, healthy lives—often with newfound perspective and sense of purpose. Many want to reach out and help other cancer patients, and you'll find many ways to do so right here.

Life after cancer


Fighting cancer can be a journey for a lifetime. When you’re putting your energy and focus into getting treatment and getting better, it’s natural not to be thinking too much about what life will be like afterward. But survivors today can find everything they need to stay healthy and tackle the physical and emotional challenges that come after cancer.

At the Cancer Partnership, we'll help you with a variety of resources that help you regain your strength, your well-being—your life. Long after your treatment is complete, our care and support keep making a difference.

Building your strength and staying healthy



Completing your cancer treatment is a major milestone. But at the Cancer Partnership, our care for you goes beyond your treatment because we know there’s even more we can do to help you build your strength and health.

Once you’ve finished your treatment here, your doctor and care team will create a follow-up care plan. This plan will include the regular follow-up visits so important to monitoring your health and giving you time to ask any questions.

Getting strong after cancer treatment is not only a physical experience. As in most difficult experiences in life, you may come out of this one looking at the world differently. Many patients find our counseling services or spiritual care to be a tremendous help in re-entering, and often redefining, “everyday life.” Your care team may suggest these and other support services as part of your follow-up care plan.

Living a healthy lifestyle



The Cancer Partnership offers a wide range of resources to help rebuild your health, energy and well-being as you move into life beyond cancer. All of these resources are available to you, and most of them are free. Your care team at the Cancer Partnership may suggest some of these support services to you as part of your personalized follow-up care. Click here to view a full list of our support services.

Nutrition Class

Good nutrition can make a real difference in your health and well-being. Learn about the foods that can strengthen your immune system, improve your energy, and maintain a healthy weight. For information and registration, call 425-297-5523.

Date: 4th Thursday of the  month, Quarterly (January, April, July and October)
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cancer Partnership, Conference Room A/B
Cost: Free

Thriving Beyond Surviving

Janile Martin, ARNP, ND, can help you develop a personal health plan as part of the “Thriving Beyond Surviving” program. A personal health plan can decrease your risks for cancer recurrence, help resolve any leftover side effects, deal with old health issues, and establish a new level of health and wellness. This program accepts most major health plans. For information and registration, call 425-297-5500.

New Connections Newsletter

The American Cancer Society’s New Connections Newsletter is a wealth of current information on cancer, patient and support programs—including ways you can make a difference in the fight against cancer. The newsletter is tailored to fit your needs, whether you are receiving treatment for cancer, a cancer survivor, or a caregiver. Subscribe now.

A little prayer goes a long way



Everyone draws on different resources during and after cancer treatment. For many patients, spiritual resources are an important part of their experience.


The chaplains at the Cancer Partnership are here to help you through any emotional or spiritual aspects of your journey. Professionally trained and board-certified, our chaplains are great listeners who do everything possible to support you and your family regardless of your religious beliefs. We strongly believe in respecting the cultural and spiritual diversity of those we serve.

To request a chaplain, call 425-261-4550.

Resources to access for your journey and beyond



After your cancer treatment, you’ll find a whole community of fellow survivors and organizations to help you get the information and support you’re looking for. Increase your body’s strength and flexibility. Get one-on-one support from other survivors who understand what you’re going through. And learn new tools to regain a sense of control and hopefulness. The following are just some of the best resources for cancer survivors available to you online and in your local community.


Livestrong Foundation

www.livestrong.org
Livestrong at the YMCA
 

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

www.canceradvocacy.org

Sisters Network

www.sistersnetworkinc.org

Giving back has never felt better


Who better to help a cancer patient through their journey than someone who’s walked in their shoes? Volunteering is a great way to celebrate your survivorship and help others through their cancer experience.

Every day at the Cancer Partnership, volunteers help us go “above and beyond” in our attention to the individual needs of cancer patients. Thanks to their thoughtful presence, we’re able to offer an even more personalized approach.

Volunteers might work in the Cancer Resource Center, help drive patients to their medical care as part of the Road to Recovery program, or strengthen a patient’s self-image through the “Look Good…Feel Better” class. The opportunities are diverse, and we look for ways to match them with your skills and interests.

In order to make sure the volunteer experience is rewarding and benefits our patients, we ask all volunteers to take part in formal training offered by Providence and the American Cancer Society.

Ready to volunteer?
Call the Providence Volunteer Office at 425-261-4580 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There are many ways to show your support



All donations at Providence Regional Cancer Partnership are facilitated through Providence General Foundation.  There are many ways to show your support. Gifts may be unrestricted and used in the area of greatest need, or you may specify that your gift be targeted to a particular program or purpose. Some people use annual giving to support the ongoing needs of the organization while others use gift planning to leave a legacy to Providence or to make major gifts to the Cancer Partnership during their lifetime. And some even choose to share the gift of time or talent by volunteering on an event or committee. The ways to give are endless. 

Make a Donation. Make a Difference.



The Providence General Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps support the mission and work of the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership¬.  Below are some of our most popular ways donors support our cancer programs and services at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership:
  • Cancer Services Fund supports a variety of cancer programs within the Cancer Partnership.
  • Cancer Patient Assistance Fund provides assistance to cancer patients in financial distress for basic needs—like food or transportation—while undergoing cancer  treatment.
  • Comprehensive Breast Center Services supports programs like educational materials for patients, camisoles for women after a mastectomy and screening and diagnostic services regardless of the individual’s ability to pay.
  • Patient Navigator Fund supports a special service that helps patients navigate through the complexities of cancer diagnosis and treatment
Click Here to donate to one of these funds.

Ways to give

Cash Gift

A cash gift is the most common donation—personal checks (payable to the Providence General Foundation), credit cards, and cash. Gifts can be made online using a credit card. Recurring gifts can also be set up for those who choose to support cancer programs at Providence on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.

Honor Gift

Honor Gifts are often used to pay tribute to a family member, colleague, or friend. Contributions are made in the name of an individual, and the honored individual is notified that a gift was given in his or her name. Honor gifts can also be made to celebrate a special occasion or event.

Memorial Gift

Memorial Gifts can be made to remember a loved one or friend who has passed away, and is a wonderful way to leave a lasting legacy in memory of a special person. Memorial gifts can be directed toward any area of interest of the donor.

Foundation Events and Sponsorships

A great way to support much needed Providence Programs while enjoying a festive social event. A large portion of ticket sales from each event goes directly to help important causes. And sponsorships are a great way to both support the Foundation and promote a business or program.  Providence General Foundation hosts an annual gala every other year to support the programs and services of the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership.

Third Party Fundraising

A third party fundraiser takes place when an organization, company or individual wishes to raise funding in support of programs and services of Providence Regional Cancer Partnership. Due purely to the nature of a third-party fundraiser, the Foundation and its staff are not typically involved in its execution.  Rather, organizers of third party fundraisers are fully responsible for the planning, financing, staffing and promotion.  These fundraisers can be an event—like a golf tournament or a run—or a spaghetti dinner or purse sale.  If you wish to raise money on behalf of programs and services at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership, please contact the Providence General Foundation at 425-258-7999 for more information.

Some third-party events that support Providence Cancer Programs:

  • Everett Silvertips’ “Pink the Rink”
  • Washington Stealth’s “Stick it to Breast Cancer”
  • Everett Golf and Country Club’s Women’s Golf Tournament
  • Run of the Mill 5K Race
  • Granite Falls Run, Walk, Wag Race

A Planned Gift

A planned gift is typically done in conjunction with estate planning and is a viable option for donors of all income levels. From a donor's perspective, planned giving is attractive for many reasons. It may allow you to make larger gifts than you otherwise could out of your current assets. Depending on how a planned gift is set up, it may also let you receive a stream of income for life, earn higher investment yield, or reduce your capital gains or estate taxes. Planned gifts often appeal to people who want to benefit a charitable organization but aren’t certain how much of their assets they’ll need for themselves during their lifetimes.

10 reasons to give

Your support of the programs and services of the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership is a great opportunity for you to impact other individuals in a meaningful way. Here are just a few reasons you can feel confident when you invest in the mission and work of the Cancer Services at Providence:

  • Your gift helps real patients in real need as they navigate through the challenging effects of cancer.  
  • The Providence Regional Cancer Partnership provides some of the most state-of-the-art diagnostic and cancer treatment available.
  • The Cancer Partnership offers all aspects of outpatient cancer care under one roof including chemotherapy, radiation oncology, clinical research, integrative medicine and counseling services.
  • A wide range of evidence-based Integrated Medicine therapies are available to complement traditional cancer treatment. These therapies aim to increase your well-being by helping you cope with the symptoms of treatment. 
  • A variety of cancer support services are available including distress assessments, support groups, educational programs, counseling, spiritual care, and cancer pain management.
  • Patients at the Cancer Partnership have the opportunity to take part in some of the country's most exciting clinical research.
  • The Cancer Partnership utilizes an electronic medical record, your caregivers will have instant, real-time access to your entire medical record, including lab results, diagnostic image scans, chemotherapy regimen information, radiation therapy treatment schedules, etc. 
  • Every week, various cancer specialists involved in each patient’s care meet weekly to discuss treatments. During these conferences, patient medical information will be reviewed, diagnostic images displayed and discussed, potential courses of treatment are evaluated, and clinical trials considered. Patients presented at conference will get more than a second opinion, they'll get fifteen opinions or more.  
  • All of the physicians at the Cancer Partnership follow The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines, further supporting their ability to coordinate patient care with one another. Regardless of which physician a particular patient sees, the patient is assured the same "gold standard" of care set by the NCCN.
  • A gift in support of Providence cancer services is a great way to honor or remember someone touched by the comprehensive and compassionate care delivered at the Partnership.  
For more information about the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership or how you can invest in its mission and work, please contact the Providence General Foundation at 425-258-7500.

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Real people, living beyond cancer

These are just some of the men and woman who have faced cancer and, with the help of Providence Regional Cancer Partnership, won. Read their stories to find out how they did it.

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Dana Carney, Skin Cancer



Ever wonder what a doctor or nurse would do if they were given a cancer diagnosis? Ask Dana Carney. After 24 years of practicing nursing at Seattle’s VA Medical Center, this retired grandmother of two was diagnosed with Intransit melenoma in 2008. So Dana turned to Providence Regional Cancer Partnership and Dr. Luke Walker to design a customized chemotherapy treatment path for her. 
 
By choosing to administer her chemotherapy through self-injections at home, Dana is able to take care of her grandsons, Jacob and Tommy, as often as she wants. And whether it’s trips to the park or Mariner’s games, every moment she spends with them is a gift.
 
You see, this isn’t Dana’s first cancer diagnosis—as a young mom more than two decades ago, Dana battled skin cancer for the first time. Fifteen years later, it was breast cancer. Back then, Dana wasn’t sure if she would be around to see her daughter grow up. Today, thanks to the partnership, she’s teaching her grandkids what it means to be strong (not to mention how to climb the monkey bars).

Julie Jewell, Breast Cancer



“Well, at least I won’t have to shave my legs” isn’t normally the first thought that goes through the mind of a new chemotherapy patient. But don’t tell that to Julie Jewell. When this local credit union employee and avid cyclist was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, she focused on staying positive and doing everything in her power to beat it.
 
That’s why Julie chose oncology expert Dr. Peter Jiang of Providence Regional Cancer Partnership to guide her down a personalized treatment path complete with the right balance of radiation and chemotherapy for her.
 
Julie completed her chemotherapy treatment in March of this year and is officially cancer-free. Today, if she’s not out on the trails, you can find her volunteering in the partnership’s resource center—helping newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families navigate the rocky road ahead.

Nancy Bono, Breast Cancer



In 1997, this Marysville elementary school teacher’s world turned upside down—twice. Earlier that year, Nancy happily learned she was pregnant with her first child. But this expectant mother never could have guessed what would happen next: a stage-two breast cancer diagnosis.
 
Six months into the pregnancy, Nancy’s top priority was her unborn daughter’s health. After undergoing surgery to remove her T2 tumor, Nancy relied on Dr. Mark Coughenour of Providence Regional Cancer Partnership to develop a carefully selected chemotherapy plan that would eradicate the cancer while keeping her baby safe.
 
On Nancy’s 33rd birthday, after three months of treatment, a risky but necessary C-section paid off and she got her miracle: a healthy baby girl. Today, this proud mom is cancer free and continues to turn to the partnership and Dr. Coughenour for all of her regular follow-ups.

John Wolcott, Prostate Cancer



John Wolcott, editor of the Snohomish County Business Journal, has been a journalist for 45 years. You could say writing is in his blood. But in 2006 something troubling showed up there, too. A simple blood test revealed alarmingly high rates of prostate-specific antigens, and a biopsy showed nearly 70% of his prostate was filled with a very aggressive form of cancer.
 
John was scared. His life had changed in an instant. He underwent bone scans, CT scans and, eventually, prostate surgery. Six months later, at Providence Regional Cancer Partnership, under the guidance of radiation oncologist Dr. William Wisbeck, John spent his lunch breaks back at the partnership, undergoing radiation treatments five days a week for two months straight.
 
Today, John’s cancer is undetectable. And he has written about his experience for the SCBJ in the hopes that sharing his story with others will raise awareness about the importance of early cancer detection.

Peter Ali, Testicular Cancer



Ten years ago, Peter Ali decided to get in touch with his roots. He picked up the Native American flute and started teaching himself how to play. Over time he mastered the instrument, but performance anxiety kept his talent hidden from the public. Finally, he faced his fear and began playing for audiences, eventually including a concert for the Dalai Lama.

Now Peter was facing something much more serious—a cancer diagnosis. He had been experiencing some discomfort in the groin area and the origin of the pain had been confirmed with blood tests and an ultrasound. It was testicular cancer. For once, Peter was truly frightened and it had nothing to do with the stage.

He got in touch with Dr. Oliver Batson at Providence Regional Cancer Partnership, and together they agreed on a plan to remove Peter’s cancer—and his fear. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, Peter was ready for a new life. And since everything at the Partnership—from chemotherapy and radiation to clinical research, integrative medicine and support services— is conveniently located in one place, he didn’t miss a single concert.

To this day, Peter visits the Partnership just to talk and play his flute for new patients. For many, his music has become part of the healing process. For all, his story has become an inspiration.

Tony Ventura, Lung Cancer



If you’ve ever been to #1 N.Y. Pizza, you’ve tasted a little bit of The Old Country. That’s because, after 22 years in the business, Tony Ventura has perfected the secret recipes to his tempting doughs and sauces. But a stage-one lung cancer diagnosis at the beginning of 2008 threatened to turn his kitchen, and his life, upside down.
 
Since no one else could replicate his recipes, it was important for Tony to have as little downtime as possible. Enter thoracic surgeon Dr. Kimberly Costas of Providence Regional Cancer Partnership. She didn’t waste any time formulating a surgical strategy to safely and quickly remove the tumor from Tony’s lungs.
 
In no time flat, Tony went from prepping for surgery to prepping for the lunch rush. Ask Tony, and he’ll not only tell you Dr. Costas and the partnership saved his life, he’ll show you: simply check out his new tattoo with the words “Thank you Dr. Costas” and the date of his surgery below.

Dana Carney,

Skin Cancer Survivor
View Survivor Story

Julie Jewell,

Breast Cancer Survivor
View Survivor Story

Nancy Bono,

Breast Cancer Survivor
View Survivor Story

John Wolcott,

Prostate Cancer Survivor
View Survivor Story

Peter Ali,

Testicular Cancer Survivor
View Survivor Story

Tony Ventura,

Lung Cancer Survivor
View Survivor Story