Pioneering medicine. For 150 years, families from throughout the region have depended upon Southwest. The medical center has grown along with the community. Today, the oldest hospital in the Pacific Northwest is among the most experienced with renowned specialists in just about every medical field — cancer, heart, orthopedics, neurosciences, and women's services.

Hot Pink. When you or a loved one has breast cancer, suddenly it becomes much more than a hot topic or a pink ribbon. At Southwest's Regional Cancer Center, you're surrounded with specialized, compassionate staff to help you and your family with treatment options, insurance, medications, dietary changes, emotional support, and more. We're also involved in high-profile research studies to find a cure. Now that's hot. Learn more about our Cancer Center.

Same-day results and treatment options, with Michael Morich, MD When you need an answer today  See he KPTV "Better Portland" feature about Southwest's Breast Center

Innovations in radiation treatment, with S. Christopher Hoffelt, MD Why radiation matters in treating breast cancer

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