EUGENE, Ore. — Volunteers from the American Cancer Society celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Cancer Resource Center Friday. The center, located in the Willamette Cancer Institute, is open to anyone in the Eugene area battling cancer. The center consists of a room full of resources and the Believe Boutique, both staffed by volunteers. Cancer … Continue reading »
New Radiation Machine at Cancer Center
EUGENE, Ore. — Western Oregon cancer patients have a new tool to fight the disease: a $2.3 million radiation machine. With technology rapidly changing, the Willamette Valley Cancer Institute felt the need to upgrade its radiation equipment. It wasn’t cheap, but one doctor says in the short amount of time since the purchase, even patients … Continue reading »
Small Traces of Radiation Found in Tuna
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Scientists from Oregon State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have found minute traces of radiation in albacore tuna caught off the West Coast. The scientists emphasized that the radiation levels are well below anything that would pose a risk to humans who consume the fish. “We’re still processing new … Continue reading »
