Leading-Edge Cancer Treatments

At the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute, we combine advanced treatments, innovative research, and compassionate care to create a plan built around you. Our expert team works together across specialties to offer the most effective therapies, with access to the latest clinical trials and a comprehensive list of support programs — so you can focus on life beyond cancer.

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Types of Cancer Treatments

Our personalized approach means we consider specific characteristics of your cancer, and your health needs to develop your treatment plan. You may receive one or more of the following types of treatment:

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Medical Oncology

Your medical oncologist, in collaboration with your physician care team, uses medication to treat cancer such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy and/or hormone therapy.
Radiation Oncology

Radiation is effective in killing cancer cells and shrinking tumors. It can be used alone or in combination with other cancer treatments.
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Surgery

Our expert surgeons provide leading-edge procedures including robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgeries, as well as extremely complex surgeries to address advanced forms of cancer.
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Cellular Therapies

Your care team may recommend cellular therapies, such as autologous stem cell transplants or CAR T-cell therapy, to treat blood and other cancers by restoring healthy cells to strengthen your immune system.

Advanced Treatments

These are just a few of the breakthrough treatments we offer — leading-edge options designed to target your cancer, improve outcomes, and give you more paths forward with hope and confidence.

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CAR T-Cellular Therapy

This innovative immunotherapy is used to treat blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. T-cells are removed from a patient’s blood, genetically modified, then infused back into the patient to attack cancer cells.
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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

HIPEC delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen after tumor removal surgery, targeting cancer cells more precisely while limiting damage to healthy tissue.
Histotripsy

Histotripsy is an innovative, noninvasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound waves to precisely break down liver tumors— without heat, radiation, or incisions.
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Available Options for Clinical Trials and Research

We're committed to furthering cancer research because we're committed to finding you the best treatment. Your care team will proactively tell you about any of the ongoing clinical trials that might be a fit for your treatment plan.

See All Clinical Trials

Explore All Cancer Programs

Our expert-led programs cover the full spectrum of cancer types. Each is designed to deliver advanced treatment and compassionate care tailored to your specific diagnosis and personal needs.

See Our Cancer Programs
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