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New Cancer Center - Coming Soon!
Better Cancer Care, Close to Home
A cancer diagnosis is frightening for anyone. Among the questions that patients and their families wrestle with is how to find the best care and whether that care is accessible to them. For many residents of South King County, traveling to Seattle for cancer care is simply not an option—especially for frequent appointments or for infusion treatments that can last several hours per session. Even those who can afford the time and transportation costs are better served when they can get treatment closer to home, at an institution they know and trust, with family and friends by their side.
Valley has built a strong cancer care program that has significantly outgrown its current capacity and out of necessity is scattered throughout the Valley campus. Care coordination has become increasingly difficult, with providers located in different areas of the hospital and in separate clinics; patients have to experience the added stress of going to multiple locations on campus for their testing, care, and treatment. A single facility will provide more research opportunities, better caregiver collaboration, ease of patient stress and an improved experience.
We are very excited to announce that the Facilities, Finance & Audit Committee of Valley’s Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to amend the FY24 budget, increasing the capital budget by $10 million for Valley’s future Cancer Center. This signals the first major new investment made into expanding oncology services at Valley since before the beginning of the pandemic. “COVID wreaked havoc on our financial position and I’m happy to say we are finally able to start planning for the future again. Cancer is the #1 diagnosis in our hospital district and oncology cases continue to rise, so it makes sense that our first major investment since the pandemic would be our future Cancer Center,” explains Valley CEO, Jeannine Erickson Grinnell.
This $10M paired with the recent $1.8M gift by Valley Girls & Guys, a local nonprofit bringing HOPE to patients of all cancer types, allows Valley to begin Phase One of the Cancer Center, which includes a 41-bay infusion center, compounding pharmacy, reception and fast track area, laboratory, and the Trapper & Samantha Wellbeing Support Center.
Thanks to these funds, along with other community donations, Phase 1A funding is nearly complete and construction on the space will begin in 2024. Phase 1B (Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Multidisciplinary Clinic, and Café) and Phase 2 (Radiation Oncology) will follow and will cost approximately $45M. When the center is complete, it will offer cutting-edge cancer care in one central location, with only the rarest and most complex cases being referred elsewhere.
- Integration of all cancer care departments, including hematology and oncology, radiation oncology, the Breast Center, screening and genetics, rehabilitation services, and support services
- Care conference suites for meetings between patients and their multidisciplinary team of providers
- An infusion and immunotherapy center with patient and family orientation areas, a fast-track room for quick procedures, and spacious treatment rooms with recliners, free WiFi, a reading library, heated blankets, snacks and beverages, free interpreter services, and space for friends and family
- State-of-the-art radiation technology that delivers precision high-dose treatments while minimizing radiation exposure, reducing complications, and ensuring faster recovery times
- A comprehensive Breast Center that offers 3-D mammography and is staffed by dedicated breast radiologists and expert support staff in a soothing environment that includes warm robes, designer gowns, and original artwork
- Plastic and reconstructive services that can provide patients with physically and emotionally transformative results
- Research facilities that accommodate an expanded array of clinical trials related to cancer prevention and screening, treatment, symptom management, and post-treatment surveillance
- A survivorship program that helps guide cancer survivors in their transition from active treatment to life after treatment
- A supportive care clinic that supports quality-of-life decisions and pain management for patients with progressive, serious illness
- Free programs including workshops on nutrition, hair loss, and skin care; a wig, hat, and turban bank; yoga and movement classes; pet therapy teams; and a 24-hour resource hotline
- An oncology RN navigator will be assigned to each patient to coordinate treatment and serve as the main point of contact for questions or concerns.
- Multidisciplinary conferences will bring together a patient’s entire care team—including the patient’s primary care provider, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, and social workers—to discuss treatment plans and ensure close collaboration. A process that could otherwise take weeks will be completed in a single day.
- Patient meetings will include consultations between the patient and the entire care team as well as one-on-one appointments with individual care providers.
- A financial coordinator will be available to help address financial concerns.
- A registered dietitian will offer nutrition assessments and help the patient develop a therapeutic diet.
Join the Campaign for Valley's New Cancer Center
Our campaign for the new Cancer Center builds on Valley’s financial strength, legacy of trust within the community, and reputation for delivering compassionate care. Our community takes tremendous pride in having an excellent hospital close to home that provides exceptional services to address any medical need. Cancer is the leading cause of illness within our public hospital district, so consolidating and expanding cancer services is critical.
In keeping with our goal to provide a tranquil, healing and light-filled space, a water theme is being used throughout the Cancer Center. Water elements have been integrated into the design of each space to recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed to our ability to enhance how we care for our community like family. Donor recognition items are available at a variety of levels to highlight our community’s support of the Cancer Center.
Seaglass colored streams, in a variety of lengths, will fill wood slats on select walls and partitions of the First Floor Waiting Area. Each stream, inscribed with the donor’s name(s) or in honorary recognition, will highlight support at the $5,000 - $19,999 level. 150 opportunities are available.
Dichroic waterfalls, designed to reflect light and in a variety of widths, will line the walls of the Third Floor Waiting Area. Each waterfall, inscribed with the donor’s name(s) or in honorary recognition, will highlight support at the $20,000 - $49,999 level. 25 opportunities are available.
Colored ocean panels will fill windows on The Valley Girls & Guys Bridge of Hope, connecting the Cancer Center with Parking Garage C. Each panel will feature a water-like textured wave with the donor’s name(s) or in honorary recognition. Ocean panels are available for gifts at the $200,000 - $500,000 level. 10 opportunities are available.
All donors who support the campaign at any level will be listed in all campaign donor lists on donor reader boards and in special communications and campaign materials. Additionally, donors will be highlighted in Valley’s Gratitude Report in the corresponding year of their gift.
We invite you to join the campaign and invest in a healthier future for an entire community—a community that reflects increasing vibrancy and diversity, as well as the challenges of population growth and economic disparities. Donors who share our vision of an innovative cancer center for South King County residents are stepping forward to make this a reality. Join them!