Today we celebrate Dr. Holbrook for his hard work and dedication as CCNW Practice President. He’s not only a respected and talented surgical oncologist, but also an admired leader at our organization. Thank you to Dr. Holbrook for your wise leadership these last few years! We appreciate you!
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🧁Thanks to Nothing Bundt Cakes for the tasty treats!
We love hearing from our amazing patients and their families! We’re so glad you had such a great experience with Dr. Thatcher and the whole CCNW team!
“Change is inevitable. Change is constant.”
-Benjamin Disraeli
Cancer Care Northwest (CCNW) is proud to announce the addition of Amanda Stockburger, DNP, as the newest nurse practitioner to join the practice. Amanda attended Washington State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, as well as her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Additionally, she is certified by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) in both Chemotherapy Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy. She brings with her several years of oncology experience, some of which started right here at CCNW as a medical oncology nurse. Please join us in welcoming Amanda back to CCNW.
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Cancer Care Northwest Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner, Amanda Stockburger, DNP
We will never forget. Please take a moment of silence today to honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. #patriotday
Did you know that 40% the red blood cells and 42% of the platelets in the National Blood Supply go to help inpatient, hematology and oncology patients? That’s why this summer, CCNW hosted a blood drive with our community blood donation center Vitalant - Washington & Idaho. We had a total of 56 employees make a blood donation, which will benefit 168 lives. Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to give back to our community. This simple, lifesaving action has the remarkable power to transform lives. Thank you to all CCNW employees who participated!
Check out DM Leather Designs’ beautifully handcrafted leather earrings, bracelets and keychains. This week they’re donating proceeds to the CCNW Foundation in honor of 2 friends they recently lost to breast cancer. 💗💗
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This week we are raising funds with our album sale for Cancer Care Northwest in honor of 2 beautiful women that recently lost their battle with Metastatic Breast cancer; Debbie Edwards and Cynthia Curry.
We are very excited to announce that CCNW will now be offering Zoom Support Groups, beginning October 14th! Receive the support and encouragement you need during your cancer treatment, by attending a virtual CCNW Support Group from the comfort of your home. Click on the link below for more information, including class times and how to sign-up. We hope you will join us!
Please note, at this time all in-person Support Groups are still suspended until further notice.
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Join us for a CCNW Zoom Support Group!
Awareness is power!
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#breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #octoberbreastcancerawareness #breastcancer #breastcancercare #breastcancerfight
Shop these adorable breast cancer ribbon earrings this Thursday starting at 7:00pm on the DM Leather Designs Facebook page! Proceeds to benefit the CCNW Foundation!
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Here is a little sneak peek of some of the gorgeous leather we have for you this week!! Which is your favorite?
Albums drop in our Facebook group on Thursday at 7pm pacific! (Link: www.Facebook.com/groups/dmleather ) And then on our Instagram story Friday at 2pm. This week we are raising funds for Cancer Care Northwest in honor of Debbie Edwards and Cynthia Curry.
(The middle is genuine leather, the other 2 are genuine leather backed cork)
This morning, Dr. Moline met with her patient and friend, Carol, in celebration of Carol's 11th cancer anniversary. 💗#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersurvivor
Carol Dellinger is feeling grateful at Cancer Care Northwest (1204 North Vercler Road, Spokane Valley, WA).
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My week of celebrating my 11th year as a cancer survivor just keeps getting better with the opportunity to meet up with my amazing surgical oncologist Dr Stephanie Moline from Cancer Care Northwest this morning! I presented her with my Survivor medal from my recent Race for the Cure and it was so awesome to be able to wish her Happy Birthday!! Until you hear those words “You have cancer” it is hard to describe the gratitude you have towards someone like this to have been part of your cancer journey! #CancerCareNW #bestdoctorever #survivor #warriorstrong #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
"With people that are newly diagnosed, I don't want them to be afraid. I want them to know that we have come so far, that there are so many different [treatment] options out there."
In 2019, we filmed Deb's breast cancer journey. Diagnosed in 2008, she has not let cancer define her and is living every day to the fullest. Deb's story is so inspirational and authentic that we wanted to share with you all again during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. #BreastCancerSurvivor
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Deb's Breast Cancer Journey - Every Step of the Way
It is projected that 6,690 women in Washington state will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. That’s why CCNW collaborated with Spokane Riverfront Park to light the park up pink in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. We hope this will help to bring awareness of the disease and raise funds for research into the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Together we fight. Together for a cure!
Thank you to our physicians who visited the park this week to observe this momentous occasion!
Pictured (left to right): Dr. Kristine Rinn, Dr. Jessemae Welsh, Dr. Elizabeth Gunderson, Dr. Saritha Thumma, Dr. Maryam Parviz.
Additional CCNW Breast Oncologists (not pictured): Dr. Stephanie Moline, Dr. Srivalli Gopaluni
Cancer Care Northwest recommends that our patients and their families follow the CDC’s low-risk suggestions during the upcoming holidays. While we understand it can be difficult to celebrate the holidays differently than in years past, it is extremely important that our immunocompromised patients stay healthy and safe. Please click the link below for CCNW's COVID-19 holiday recommendations.
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CCNW COVID-19 Holiday Recommendations
Thank you Nothing Bundt Cakes for the delicious cakes in honor of #breastcancerawarenessmonth. Our staff really enjoyed these delectable treats!
Exciting news! You can now pay your CCNW bills online through our safe and secure payment portal.
Pay online at:
www.cancercarenorthwest.com/onlinebillpay
We are excited to announce we are a proud sponsor of Epicurean Delight’s “Epicurean Bites and Delights” Voucher Books and they are on sale NOW!
Purchase your package for a chance to safely support our local restaurants, wineries, breweries and cideries who need our support now more than ever, while still supporting Vitalant and the Blood Center Foundation. You’ll get restaurant and libation voucher books, giving you a free item from 36 participating establishments!
Get yours before it’s too late: www.EpicureanDelight.org
Here are just a few of our CCNW veterans! We have the deepest appreciation and admiration for these women. Thank you for serving our country. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Happy Veterans Day to our veterans. We owe you a debt of gratitude, but more than that, we owe you our freedom. For your service, your bravery and your sacrifice, we thank you. Happy Veterans Day!
CCNW is proud to announce the addition of Chris Fiorentino, ARNP, as the newest Nurse Practitioner to join the practice. A graduate of the University of New York at Stony Brook, she brings with her over 22 years of nursing experience, with 6 years as a Nurse Practitioner providing oncology care. Chris has ample experience in managing patients receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy, treatment related side effects, and palliative care. Please join us in welcoming Chris to the CCNW Team!
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Cancer Care Northwest Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner, Chris Fiorentino, ARNP
While this year has been challenging, there is still so much to be grateful for. May your holiday be filled with peace, love and laughter. Our clinics will be closed Thursday 11/26 and Friday 11/27. Happy Thanksgiving from our CCNW family to yours.
CCNW is proud to announce the addition of Susan Burchill, MS, FNP-C, as the newest nurse practitioner to join the practice. Susan completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner with over 35 years of experience as a registered nurse. Please join us in welcoming her to the CCNW Team!
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Cancer Care Northwest Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner, Susan Burchill, MS, FNP-C
We’ve just completed a remodel on a portion of our South Clinic and are excited to announce our plans for this space very soon! Stay tuned!!
Thanks for the kind words about CCNW Surgical Oncologist Ryan Holbrook! We think he’s pretty great too!
#cancersurgeon #cancersurgeryhipec #hipecsurgery #cancertreatment #cancercarenorthwest
The holiday season can bring unwelcome guests—stress and depression. These can ruin the holidays and be detrimental to your health. This time of year can present a dizzying array of demands, including gift buying, baking, decorating, and cleaning to name just a few. There is an added layer this holiday season as we try to keep our families safe during the pandemic.
CCNW Oncology Counselor Paula McKee provides some practical tips for you to use to minimize stress and enjoy the holidays!
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Tips on how to cope with holiday stress
Have you been wondering what we've been up to at the CCNW South Clinic? We are so excited to share that we will now be offering PET/CT imaging services at our South Clinic using the GE Discovery IQ 4-Ring PET/CT scanner, which provides patients with a decreased scan time, decreased isotope and radiation dose, and an ultra high sensitivity imaging experience that can detect cancer in its earliest stages. Previously, our PET/CT imaging services were offered at our Downtown clinic. Relocating this service to our South Clinic is much more convenient for our patients, with free parking and minimal walking distance. Read more at the link below!
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Cancer Care Northwest Offers PET/CT Technology with Advanced Diagnostics at South Clinic
Happy New Year!
Even though Christmas has already come and gone, our business office is still in the holiday spirit! How long do you leave your holiday decorations up?
CCNW is proud to announce the addition of Jeanette Dressel, MSN, FNP-BC, ARNP as the newest nurse practitioner to join the practice. Jeanette is an experienced nurse of over 20 years, with more than 15 years as a nurse practitioner providing chronic disease management. She has four years of oncology experience and is also skilled in pain management and end-of-life care. Jeanette is greatly looking forward to returning to oncology practice, to provide meaningful and compassionate care to patients and their families. She will be seeing patients at our North Clinic, located at 605 E Holland Ave, Suite 100. Please join us in welcoming her to the CCNW family.
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Cancer Care Northwest Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner, Jeanette Dressel, ARNP
As we honor Dr. King on this #MLKday, let’s remember the important messages he embodied and the legacy that lives on.
We are excited to announce that the CCNW Chemotherapy Class is now available online! Here, you will find important information to help patients and caregivers understand chemotherapy and immunotherapy, possible treatment side effects and what you can do about them. Our goal is to help keep patients healthy throughout their cancer treatment.
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CCNW Chemotherapy Class Now Available Online
We have received a lot of questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination for cancer patients. Here is helpful information regarding vaccination safety, timing and where to get vaccinated. If you are in active treatment and wish to proceed with the COVID-19 vaccine, please be sure to consult with your CCNW oncologist prior to scheduling your vaccination appointment. If you have additional questions, please speak with your CCNW oncologist.
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Cancer Care Northwest's COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines for Cancer Patients
Happy Retirement Linda! She’s been a staple at the CCNW Valley Clinic and will be greatly missed! Thanks for your 8 years of dedication, humor, professionalism and smiles!
We are excited to announce that CCNW Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Corbin Jacobs, and his wife Alyssa have welcomed a healthy baby boy to the world. Nathan Luke Jacobs, their third child, was born earlier this month. Congratulations to Dr. Jacobs and his family on their newest bundle of joy.
Together, all of our actions matter. This #WorldCancerDay, who are you and what will you do to reduce the impact of #cancer for yourself, the people you love and the world? Our actions - big and small – can make lasting, positive change. CCNW’s pledge today is to bring awareness to cancer prevention, detection and treatment. #IAmAndIWill worldcancerday.org
Exciting news! CCNW is now offering an advanced molecular imaging service, Gallium-68 (GA-68) Dotatate PET/CT scans, for the localization of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that are somatostatin receptor positive. NET tumors develop most commonly in the lungs, appendix, small intestine, rectum, and pancreas and produce an “overexpression” of a specific cell feature called somatostatin receptors. Molecular imaging technologies use this cell feature to detect cancerous cells throughout the body and as a target for the delivery of therapy. GA-68 PET/CT scans are performed on CCNW's newest PET/CT machine, the GE Healthcare Discovery IQ 4-Ring PET/CT scanner, located at the CCNW South Clinic. Click on the link below to learn more about this highly advanced imaging service.
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Cancer Care Northwest Now Offers Advanced Molecular Imaging Service
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Idaho State:
In Idaho, COVID-19 vaccinations are open for Group 2 (first responders, teachers, childcare staff, correctional/detention facility staff and also anyone 65 years of age or older), in addition to those in Group 1 who are not yet vaccinated. If you live in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai or Shoshone counties, vaccinations appointments can be made online at https://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/covid-19/vaccine/ or by phone at 877-415-5225
Please note, CCNW is not a vaccination site and therefore we cannot administer COVID-19 vaccines to our patients. Please consult with your CCNW oncologist prior to scheduling your vaccine appointment.
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Coronavirus – Vaccine Information – Panhandle Health District
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Washington State:
Washington is in Phase 1A and 1B of Washington’s Vaccination Plan, which includes people in Phase 1, tiers A1, A2 and B1. This includes:
High-risk healthcare workers in healthcare settings
High-risk first responders
Long-term care facility residents and staff
All other workers at risk in healthcare settings
All people 65 years or older
All people 50 years or older in multigenerational households
Appointments for the Spokane Arena Vaccination Clinic can be made online at https://covid.srhd.org/topics/covid-19-vaccination/spokanearena or by phone at 509-444-8200. Currently, the Spokane Arena vaccine schedule is full. The vaccine appointment schedule will reopen tomorrow, February 9th, at 5:00pm.
Please note, CCNW is not a vaccination site and therefore we cannot administer COVID-19 vaccines to our patients. Please consult with your CCNW oncologist prior to scheduling your vaccine appointment.
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COVID-19 Vaccination | Spokane Regional Health District
Please read this The Spokesman-Review Letter to the Editor, signed by physicians from Cancer Care Northwest, Plastic Surgery Northwest, Northwest Breast Center and Inland Imaging, in response to recent misleading media coverage which suggested prioritization of breast ultrasound over #mammography as a first-line screening tool in women at average risk of breast cancer. As part of an experienced community of physicians who treat Inland Northwest breast cancer patients, we felt it was important to set the record straight about current #breastcancer screening guidelines and best practices, as established by the American Cancer Society.
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Breast cancer and testing
Happy Presidents’ Day! Today we honor the life and work of George Washington as well as commemorate past presidents of the USA. 🇺🇸
We are so happy to hear from patients who were once told that their cancer is incurable! Dr. Kaya specializes in the treatment of blood cancers, such as Multiple Myeloma and Lymphoma, using Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation. CCNW is here for you, providing the region with the most advanced cancer treatment options available.
We’re looking for hard-working, compassionate professionals who share our passion and who can support our mission to provide a fully integrated approach to the prevention, detection, treatment and healing of cancer and related diseases while inspiring hope for the living. Check out our current job opportunities at the link below.
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Employment Opportunities at Cancer Care Northwest
We are honored to welcome Dr. O. Kenneth Macdonald to CCNW. Dr. Macdonald is an experienced Radiation Oncologist, specializing in advanced radiation therapies, including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), to treat a variety of primary and recurrent malignancies. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Macdonald will be seeing patients at our North Clinic, located at 605 E Holland Ave.
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CCNW Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist, O. Kenneth Macdonald, MD
Happy International Women’s Day 2021!
“I would like to take today as an opportunity to challenge each of you to continue to work hard and reach towards your greatest potential.”
-Jennifer Heimbigner, MPA
CCNW Chief Executive Officer
#ChooseToChallenge #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new guidelines for annual lung cancer screening through low-dose CT scans. The new guidelines lowered the recommended age range to begin screening from 55 to 50 and reduced the minimum pack-year smoking history from 30 to 20. The purpose of performing low-dose CT scans is to detect lung cancer early when treatment options can be most effective, which will reduce the lung cancer mortality rate. If you qualify for lung cancer screening, please consult with you doctor or call Inland Imaging at (509) 363-7799 for more information.
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USPSTF Expands Lung Cancer Screening Criteria
