In December 2018 Mr. Mathis was diagnosed with an aggressive B cell lymphoma and began treatment at Salish Cancer Center and completed his first round of treatment in June of 2019 which put him in remission.
During his follow-up imaging a mass was detected in one of his lungs and was diagnosed to have “non-small cell lung cancer” (NSCLC). He underwent chemotherapy and radiation followed by immunotherapy which he completed on March 31,2021 achieving a complete response to his lung cancer.
He has kept a very positive mindset and strong spiritual faith throughout it all
~ SHAWNA SMITH, SALISH CANCER CENTER’S NURSE PRACTITIONER.
Mr. Mathis continued to work during his treatments while also dealing with other vascular and cardiac issues. “He has kept a very positive mindset and strong spiritual faith throughout it all,” says Shawna Smith, Salish Cancer Center’s Nurse Practitioner.
We congratulate Mr. Mathis’s strength and perseverance throughout his cancer treatments. Learn more about the variety of treatments we offer.
A message from Salish Cancer Center Leadership.
Did you know …
That every hour, 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, someone dies of mouth and throat cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation’s March 25, 2021 blog post, an estimate of 54,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year alone.
Did you know …
Many of the signs and symptoms of oral cancer is predominately caused by tobacco and alcohol usage.
Did you know …
Regular oral cancer examinations performed by your Dentist is the best method for detecting oral cancer in its early stages.
Did you know …
Those who are newly diagnosed today, half will be alive in 5 years.
Did you know …
The “Check Your Mouth” website is designed to encourage the public to check for signs and symptoms of oral cancer between dental visits and urges people to visit the dentist if symptoms do not improve or disappear after two or three weeks.
Did you know …
According to the “Check Your Mouth” a routine monthly self-exam, only takes 5 to 10 minutes! Check out the Self-Examination video for more details: https://player.vimeo.com/video/235399959
References
Check Your Mouth! (2020). Retrieved April 07, 2021, from https://checkyourmouth.org/wp/#!/up
Hill, B. (n.d.). April is oral cancer Awareness month – 2021. Retrieved April 07, 2021, from https://oralcancerfoundation.org/april-is-oral-cancer-awareness-month-2021/
We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Meet Phetkeo – Salish Cancer Center’s First Courage Award Recipient
Phetkeo Lavivong is Salish Cancer Center’s first “Courage Award” recipient!
During Phetkeo’s visit with her daughter, Joanne (Pictured Left), Phetkeo was diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Joanne and her young family moved her mom in with them so that Phetkeo could recover from surgery and chemo treatment.
Phetkeo made it through her surgery and completed chemotherapy with radiation! We celebrate Phetkeo’s courage and strength.
Learn more about the variety of treatments we offer.