Kadlec Tri-Cities Cancer Center

WHAT: Free Community Presentation: The Issues Around Testicular Cancer
PRESENTER: Dr. David Vance, Lourdes Health Network
WHERE: Tri-Cities Cancer Center, 7350 W. Deschutes Ave., Kennewick
WHEN: Thursday, April 21st, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

What is your risk for Testicular Cancer? If found, what are the choices for treatment? This is a very treatable disease that few want to talk about. Dr. David Vance, a board certified urologist with Lourdes Health Network, has some useful information on early signs, treatment options and life after testicular cancer.

Please RSVP by April 20th. Call 737-3427 to register or visit www.tccancer.org and click on our calendar of events page to register online.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is able to offer programs like this, at no cost, thanks to community support through the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation. Donations to the Tri- Cities Cancer Center Foundation stay local and provide valuable non-reimbursed cancer programs and services for patients, their families, and the community.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center, a partnership of Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Lourdes Health Network, Trios Health and the Tri-Cities Community, opened its doors in 1994 as a freestanding non-profit cancer treatment facility. To learn more about the Tri-Cities Cancer Center and how you might become involved, visit us online at www.tccancer.org.

What is your risk for Colorectal Cancer? If found, what are the choices for treatment? What can you do to prevent it? So many questions; lots of positive answers from an experienced medical oncologist. Join us for an hour of powerful information on colorectal cancer screening, diagnosis and prognosis.

Please RSVP by March 16th. Lunch will be provided with RSVP. Call 737-3427 to register or visit www.tccancer.org and click on our calendar of events page to register online.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is able to offer programs like this, at no cost, thanks to community support through the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation. Donations to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation stay local and provide valuable non-reimbursed cancer programs and services for patients, their families, and the community.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center, a partnership of Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Lourdes Health Network, Trios Health and the Tri-Cities Community, opened its doors in 1994 as a freestanding non-profit cancer treatment facility. To learn more about the Tri-Cities Cancer Center and how you might become involved, visit us online at www.tccancer.org.

As a pipe fitter and welder for over 30 years, Bob Dietrich had no problem staying in shape or using his natural strength and coordination every day at work. But in 2013, after weeks of fatigue, and a cough, he finally saw the doctor. Bob had hesitated to see a doctor because his wife, Sue, already had her hands full taking care of her mother, who had cancer. While more health problems at home wouldn’t be appreciated, Bob thought that a simple prescription of antibiotics would take care of his sniffles and fatigue.

But the antibiotics didn’t help. And a lump in his throat was making it difficult to breath, swallow and talk. After a biopsy ordered by his family physician came back, he was referred to the office of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center’s Dr. Juno Choe.

Dr. Choe examined Bob from head to toe, looking for other possible problems before designing a course of radiation. He also worked with the medical oncology staff at Trios Health to develop a specialized chemotherapy treatment that wouldn’t worsen a hearing problem Bob had developed earlier in life.

“We chose to stay in the Tri-Cities for treatment for my tonsillar cancer because of the great recommendations we’d received from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, where Sue’s Mom had been treated for cancer, and from the doctors at the University of Washington Hospital, where I’d been treated for prostate cancer ten years ago” said Bob.

Sue added “I don’t think we could have ever gotten the exams and treatment in Seattle started in such a short time. Dr. Choe and all the staff in town were great.” Joan Stewart, then at Trios and now an employee of the Cancer Center, encouraged them to ask questions. “Joan told us, the more you know, the more you learn and the better off you are. And you have to ask questions, which is easy to do in our community. “

Bob and Sue both noted the important role employers play for families struggling with cancer. “My managers at Trios Health supported me 100%, giving me the flexibility to take
care of both Bob and my mother.” And Bob spoke about the energy and support he received from his brothers and sisters at the Local Union 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters.

When asked how she coped while helping two cancer patients in her family Sue said “You get up in the morning, and put one foot forward. Then the other foot forward and you keep doing what needs to be done, taking one day at a time.”

We’re often told that ‘attitude is everything’, and it really was when Bob went through the many treatments he had to deal with. “I looked upon my cancer as just a speed bump in life, something to deal with and get past.” Bob’s exceptional attitude was noted by Dr. Choe who would frequently comment that a positive attitude can make all the difference.

That positive attitude still remains after completion of Bob’s treatment. “The only thing that the nurses and physicians lacked were halos and wings.” Bob said. “And I had friends and loved ones coming out of the woodwork to help me through the treatment. We have a wonderful family and community here in the Tri-Cities.”

Thursday March 17^th the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation will host its 16^th Annual Fundraising Breakfast at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, from 7:30 – 8:30 AM.

The entire community is invited to attend. The Breakfast provides the Foundation an opportunity to share the progress of the Cancer Center and to raise funds in support of cancer patients and their families. Attendees will enjoy an uplifting morning of patient testimonials, a complimentary breakfast and hear about how the breakthroughs happening at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center are impacting the future of cancer care in our community. If interested in attending as an individual or as a table host, please call our Foundation office at 737-3373. Reservations are required.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation Breakfast is generously sponsored by Mission Support Alliance, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Lourdes Health Network, Trios Health and Umpqua Bank. All funds raised stay local and provide valuable non-reimbursed cancer programs and services for patients, their families, and the community.

Programs include Patient Nurse Navigation, no-cost screenings, cancer-education presentations and classes all at no cost thanks to community support of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation. The Cancer Center also houses the region’s most comprehensive cancer education library, the Ralph R. Peterson Library (supported through donations and third party events). Additionally, donations made to the Foundation provide free wigs, hats, scarves, mastectomy bras, breast prostheses and so much more to cancer patients in need.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is committed to bringing important and up to date education to the community we serve. We believe that proper financial planning is crucial to our neighbors, friends and family and we are hosting a very special presentation on Saturday, February 27th.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation is pleased to host the first annual Lasting Legacy Symposium featuring speakers from around our region who specialize in long-term and estate planning. Participants will get the opportunity to hear from these experts on many topics that can be crucial to ensuring preparation for their future and will get the opportunity to ask questions in a small group environment.

Schedule of Events

10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. “Wills, Trusts and Advanced Directives”
Speaker:  Tim Anderson, Attorney
Hames, Anderson and Whitlow

11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. “Insurance Options for 2016”
Speaker:  John Henker and Kerri Mitchell
New York Life

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lunch Provided

1:15-2:00pm “Ethical Wills and Legacy Letters”
Speaker:  Kevin Gunn
Pacific Crest Planning

12:15-1:00pm “How to Grow A Family Legacy”
Speaker:  Michael Pettyjohn and Vesna Dodge
Baker Boyer Wealth Management

There is no cost to attend this event, however, space is extremely limited and RSVPs are required. Lunch will be provided to all participants courtesy of Fieldstone Memory Care.

To RSVP for this exclusive event, please contact our Foundation office at 509-737-3435.

Thursday February 18th, at Noon, several players from the Tri-City Americans will be touring the Tri-Cities Cancer Center as a lead in to the Breast Cancer Awareness Night (Pink Ice) taking place on Friday, February 19th.

Players will be sporting their 2016 Breast Cancer Awareness Night jerseys while they learn how their skills on ice, and support of breast cancer awareness, translate to funds raised to provide support for our community’s Cancer Center.

Friday, February 19^th is the 11^th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night with the Tri-City Americans! Affectionately known as Pink Ice, the rink will be painted pink and funds raised  will benefit the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation and the community we serve. Player worn pink game jerseys will be auctioned off at the game and online, commemorative t-shirts will be available with a donation, silent auction items will be available on the concourse as well as Chuck-a-Puck and giveaways to the first 800 people through the doors. Tickets are available in the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation office for only $13. Call 737-3413 to secure your tickets.

Warrior Sisterhood, a program of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center whose goal is to empower local women with cancer or a cancer related diagnosis, is hosting a luminary at the Breast Cancer Awareness Night game on the 19th. Prior to the puck drop, the rink will be glowing with the decorated bags honoring and remembering those who faced down cancer. Individuals wanting to include their loved ones’ names can purchase a bag at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation’s office. Cost is $5 a bag and all proceeds benefit Warrior Sisterhood to help Tri-City women fighting cancer. Call 737-3413 for more information.

Cancer therapies for non-cancerous medical conditions? Yes! Some chemotherapy can treat autoimmune disorders and radiation therapy can treat disorders of abnormal growth patterns. Dupuytren’s contracture, plantar fasciitis, trigeminal neuralgia, keloids; these are just a sampling of the conditions that can benefit from a precision low dose of radiation. Dr. Jones will explain the various ways of delivering beneficial radiation to a variety of benign diseases.

Please RSVP by February 17th. Lunch will be provided with RSVP. Call 737-3427 to register or visit www.tccancer.org and click on our calendar of events page to register online.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is able to offer programs like this, at no cost, thanks to community support through the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation. Donations to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation stay local and provide valuable non-reimbursed cancer programs and services for patients, their families, and the community.

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center, a partnership of Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Lourdes Health Network, Trios Health and the Tri-Cities Community, opened its doors in 1994 as a freestanding non-profit cancer treatment facility. To learn more about the Tri-Cities Cancer Center and how you might become involved, visit us online at www.tccancer.org.

The Tri-Cities Cancer is hosting bi-monthly facility tours. The community is invited to tour the Cancer Center to see the very latest in radiation oncology technology and learn about the wealth of support services available to cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity to see the building expansion currently underway and hear about new treatments being offered for non-cancerous conditions. Additionally, participants will learn about the many ways the Tri-Cities Cancer Center is increasing collaboration among the medical community for the benefit of the region.

February tours will be taking place on the 10th and 24th from 5:00 – 6:00PM. Call 509-737-3413 to schedule a reservation. Tours are offered for free. Reservations are required.