As chief medical physicist at Willamette Valley Cancer Institute, Adil Akhtar’s job is all about the details. Patients undergoing radiation treatment may never meet him, but they benefit from his work. He ensures, first and foremost, patient safety, as well as the quality and effectiveness of every radiation treatment a patient receives. “It’s very exciting what we’re able.
No razors for 30 days. That’s the mantra for participants of Grow Your Mo, a community campaign to raise money for the Oregon Cancer Foundation. Thirteen men from Lane County are growing their facial hair for the month of November to spread awareness about OCF’s Financial Assistance Program. The program provides stopgap emergency funding to patients undergoing cancer.
When prostate cancer patients consider treatment options like radiation therapy, they often have a lot of questions. Willamette Valley Cancer Institute oncologists are here to help you make the best decisions for your individual situation. “There’s a lot of misinformation and fear about radiation so I schedule extra time with patients,” says radiation oncologist Dr. David.
It’s normal to feel anxious and overwhelmed after receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis. You’re suddenly facing some unexpected choices and an unknown outcome. And you’re certain to have a lot of questions. “The first thing to do is take a step back and gather all the information,” says Radiation Oncologist David Fryefield. “You don’t need to have surgery tomorrow. You.
When you or a loved one is going through cancer, it’s hard to know where to turn for support. For many reasons, it can be uncomfortable to talk with loved ones about what you’re going through. Twice a month, Sandra Vanderzanden shares her experience with cancer surrounded by those who understand where she’s coming from, as part of the Living with Cancer Support Group at.