Since 1981, the Highline Medical Center's Cancer Care Program has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACOS) Commission on Cancer as a Cancer Care Program.

The Cancer Care Program is helping in many ways to detect cancer and reduce its impact on individuals in our community. Our team of care providers includes Board-Certified oncologists, surgeons and specialists, as well as nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, social workers and clergy-all of whom are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art cancer treatment in a comfortable, warm and supportive environment.

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Key Elements to Cancer Program
Highline's Cancer Program offers a full spectrum of services for those touched by cancer. The key elements of our program include:

• Board-Certified Medical and Radiation Oncologists
• Cancer Committee and Tumor Board
• Outpatient Medical Oncology Clinic/Chemotherapy Clinic
• Swedish Cancer Institute (radiation oncology)
• Oncology Unit with Certified Nursing Staff Trained in Oncology
• 24 hour consultations for patients
• Symptom/pain management expertise
• Comprehensive patient and family support
• Support Groups
• Patient Conferences
• Coordination with Home Health/Hospice
• Community Education Programs and Forums
• Prevention, Screening and Detection Campaigns
• Oncology Trained Volunteer Program
• Bereavement Follow-Up
• Cancer Rehab Referral

The Cancer Program includes all aspects of diagnostic treatment elements. Including:

• Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Imaging
• Laboratory Services
• Pharmacy Services
• Surgical Services
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy

For additional information about Highline Medical Cancer Center, call (206) 439-5577.

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