Anchorage & Valley Radiation Therapy Centers

11/26/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!!
Both Anchorage and Valley Radiation Therapy Center's will be closed on Thursday November 27, 2025, and Friday November 28, 2025, to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families, and friends.

11/20/2025

Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. It's often called a silent killer because its symptoms are subtle & easily missed.
Early detection saves lives, but it’s only possible if we know what to look for.
Here are some symptoms to watch out for:
• Persistent stomach or mid-back pain
• Unexplained weight loss
• Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
• Changes in stool (pale, oily or floating)
• Loss of appetite or digestive issues
• Sudden onset of diabetes
If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Talk to your GP. Understanding the signs & risks could make all the difference.

11/17/2025

World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer — yet thousands of women and girls continue to lose their lives to a disease that can be prevented, detected early, and effectively treated.

Together, we can eliminate cervical cancer by ensuring:

HPV vaccination for girls and eligible adolescents

Regular screening (Pap/HPV tests) for women

Early treatment of precancerous lesions

Awareness of symptoms and prevention

Equitable access to reproductive and maternal health services

Our Commitment
We stand with women and girls everywhere — advocating for stronger health systems, informed communities, and a future where cervical cancer is no longer a threat.

10/27/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As we enter the final week of October, it’s a great time to remind everyone about the Alaska Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program, from the Alaska Department of Health.

If you need help covering the cost of your mammogram or cervical cancer screening, this program offers financial assistance to eligible Alaskans.

👉 Click the link below to learn more and find out how to apply for assistance:
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Early detection saves lives — make your health a priority this month and share this information with others.

5 STEPS TO EARLY DETECTION | To find breast cancer early, follow these steps:

1. Routinely self-examine. Know your body. Check monthly for any changes in your breasts.

2. Learn your risks and family history. Talk to your family. Understanding your risk helps you stay proactive.

3. Know when to have a mammogram, then schedule your annual checkup. Start at age 40, or earlier if you have risk factors. (Ask your doctor.) Yearly check-ups catch things early. Don’t miss your visit!

4. Follow up after a screening test. If something needs checking, don't delay. Follow-up saves lives!

READY TO GET SCREENED? The Alaska Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program (AK B+C) provides FREE or low-cost mammograms to eligible Alaskan women.

📞 Call to enroll today: 907-312-9555 or 1-800-410-6266. 👉 Share this post to remind a friend.

Online: https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/breast-and-cervical-cancer-screening/

10/13/2025

Today is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day:

What is Metastatic Breast Cancer?

Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), also known as stage IV breast cancer, occurs when cancer that began in the breast spreads to other parts of the body—most commonly the bones, lungs, liver, or brain. This process is called metastasis, where cancer cells break away from the original tumor and travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to form new tumors in distant organs.

While Metastatic Breast Cancer is not currently curable, advancements in treatment have significantly improved survival rates and quality of life for many individuals living with the disease. Research and awareness are essential to continue making progress toward better therapies and, one day, a cure.

08/01/2025

August 1st is National Lung Cancer Day!

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, but early detection can save lives.
Let's spread awareness, support the survivors, and anyone impacted by lung cancer.

Please speak with your provider about lung cancer screening, if you think you are at risk!

06/19/2025

June is National Cancer Survivors Month ~ a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and unwavering hope of those who have battled cancer, and continue to inspire us every day. 💜

06/12/2025

It's National Men's Health week.
Call your doctor and schedule your annual physical, and wellness appointment.
Make your health a priority this week!

06/05/2025

Lace up your tennis shoes and join us @ water station #1 @ Goose Lake Park in Anchorage for the 33rd annual Alaska Run for Women this Saturday June 7, 2025.
We will have a glitter station this year!!
Please come hang out with us, and DJ Spencer Lee, who will be mixing up the beats for us to jam to while handing out water and trinkets to the participants. You can also help us cheer on our team the "Linear Accelerunners". Hope to see you there! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

05/23/2025

Anchorage and Valley Radiation Therapy Center's will be closed on Monday May 26, 2025, to pause and remember those we have lost. Let us remember all our heroes who left us while fighting for our country.
Have a wonderful, safe Memorial Weekend!

04/21/2025

Stay tuned this week to see more of our collaboration with Health Centered Dentistry, for oral cancer awareness month. 💙

04/18/2025

We had so much fun with Health Centered Dentistry yesterday! Stay tuned for reels next week.

We're so grateful to Dr. Aaron Kusano and Amy with Anchorage & Valley Radiation Therapy Centers coming to meet with us today! It was a great morning with Dr. Kusano presenting information on to our team, and then collaborating with our doctors to create content about and . We had such a blast! Thank you for your time and your willingness to share your expertise!

Check in with us next week as we share those reels as part of !

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