• Pay My Bill
  • Careers
  • Maps & Directions
  • Contact Us
Home
(509) 575-5000
  • Home
  • Medical Services
  • Patients & Visitors
  • Classes & Programs
  • Health Education
  • Physicians
  • Locations
  • About
Home » Health Education »

About Cancer

Health Education

  • Healthy Living
  • Health Centers
  • Family Health

About Cancer

Related Content

Articles

Cancer Screening: Beating Your Fears for Good
Cancer Survivor Tips
View All 7

News

1 in 20 Cases of Melanoma Linked to Tanning Beds: Study
1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD
View All 532

Health Tips

Diet and Cancer
Healthy Habits Fight Cancer
View All 4

Interactive Tools

Cancer Warning Signs Quiz
Nutrition and Cancer Quiz

Diseases and Conditions

Breast Cancer Overview
Cancer Rehabilitation
View All 9

Pediatric Diseases and Conditions

Alternative Therapy for Cancer
Causes of Cancer
View All 6
About Cancer

Cancer is a complex illness that requires clinical care by a doctor or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below is some general information about cancer, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Cancer Overview

Causes of Cancer

Diagnosing Cancer

Treatment for Cancer

Alternative Therapy for Cancer

Pain Management

Nutritional Requirements for a Child With Cancer

Clinical Trials and Cancer

Questions to Ask Your Child's Physician

Coping With the Diagnosis

    Patients

    Find a Doctor
    Pay My Bill
    Patient Rights
    General FAQs
    Registration & Billing FAQ
    Medical Records Request

    Visitors

    Maps & Directions
    Visitor Information
    Gift Shop
    Cafe
    Local Accommodations

    Physicians

    Physician Opportunities
    Continuing Medical Education (CME)
    Medical Access Portal (MAP)
    Credentialing
    Medical Library
    Bylaws, Rules & Policies

    Health Care Professionals

    Benefits
    Hospital & Clinic Opportunities
    Volunteer Services

    Health Content

    Healthy Living
    Health Centers
    Family Health

    About

    Mission & Vision
    CEO's Message
    Leadership
    Awards, Recognitions and Certifications
    History
    Our Community
    General FAQs
    Phone Directory
    Joint Commission Seal of Approval
    News Stories
    Press Releases
    Copyright © 2013 Yakima Regional Medical Center. All rights reserved.

    Notice of Privacy Practices | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

    Medical Services

    Cardiovascular Care Center
    Emergency Medicine Center
    Neurosciences & Stroke Care Center
    Orthopedic Services Center
    Rehabilitation Service Center
    Robotic Surgery Center

    See All Services »

    Treatments & Procedures

    Knee Resurfacing (MAKOplasty)
    Biopsy
    The Breast Health Center
    CT Scan
    MRI
    Ultrasound
    X-Ray

    Patients

    Find a Doctor
    Pay My Bill
    Patient Rights
    General FAQs
    Registration & Billing FAQ
    Medical Records Request

    Visitors

    Visitor Information
    Gift Shop
    Cafe
    Local Accommodations

    Patients & Visitors

    Maps & Directions

    Popular Classes

    Community Lunch & Learn
    Health & Well-Being
    Senior Services

    Programs

    Senior Extra

    Health Topics

    Healthy Living
    Health Centers
    Family Health

    See All Health Topics »

    Interactive Tools

    Blood Pressure Quiz
    BMI Calculator
    Calorie Burn Rate Calculator
    Diabetes Quiz
    Target Heart Rate Calculator

    Health Library

    A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

    For Patients

    Find a Doctor

    Meet Our Docs

    For Physicians

    Physician Opportunities
    Continuing Medical Education (CME)
    Medical Access Portal (MAP)
    Credentialing
    Medical Library
    Bylaws, Rules & Policies

    Physician of the Quarter

    Zammit, Michael

    Surgery, Vascular Surgery

    See Full Bio »
    • Hospitals

      Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center

    Other Locations

    Yakima Regional Home Health and Hospice
    The Breast Health Center at Yakima Regional
    Yakima Regional Cardiac Rehab
    Yakima Regional Outpatient Therapy

    Our Story

    Mission & Vision
    CEO's Message
    Leadership
    Awards, Recognitions and Certifications
    History
    Our Community
    General FAQs
    Phone Directory
    Joint Commission Seal of Approval

    Careers

    Benefits
    Physician Opportunities
    Hospital & Clinic Opportunities
    Volunteer Services

    News

    News Stories
    Press Releases