For those who hate having dental work done, consider seeing Dr. Justin Marostica of TenderCare Dental. He is incredibly gentle and proactive when it comes to the health of your teeth and mouth.
"I am sensitive to dental work... p-e-r-i-o-d! I did not feel the injections or ANY of the dental work being done. That was a first for me!" - Shari
You can find his office at | 11960 Pacific Hwy Tigard, Oregon 97223
Phone: (503) 670-7088
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When faced with the devastating prospect of having what has historically been considered a terminal illness like; pancreatic cancer, multiple endocrine neoplasias and/or gastronomas, having a gifted and insightful expert like Dr. Rodney Pommier from OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute at The Center for Health and Healing on your side truly makes a difference.
Rod Pommier is a Portland cancer surgeon, professor and one of the nation's leading experts on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, the cancer that technology pioneer and mogul Steve Jobs was diagnosed with in 2004. Jobs had a liver transplant to battle his cancer, after years of choosing alternative treatments including nutrition and herbs. He may have benefited from the drug, had he got it early enough in the development of his cancer.
Pancreatic cancer is rare. Pommier says it's "one in a million." But adds it is treatable with surgery. "If we can go in, and get most of the tumors that have spread to the liver, patients can actually live for a very long time, and go quite some time before they need any other type of treatment."
Doctor Pommier led a four-year research trial at OHSU on a drug to treat neuroendocrine tumors. The drug is called everolimus. The brand name is AFINITOR. The trial results were amazing, stopping the cancer in its tracks in most cases, and even shrinking it in others.
"We just got FDA approval for the drug on May 5, because there was a dramatic difference between those who took the real drug, and those who took the placebo," said Pommier.
Neuroendocrine cancers contain a compound called mTor, which triggers abnormal cell growth. Everolimus, or AFINITOR, targets the compound, attacking mTor at the cellular level, slowing down or even stopping the growth of endocrine liver tumors dramatically.
It was too late for Steve Jobs. Sadly he died of pancreatic cancer on Oct. 5, at the age of 56; but this new drug is already helping other cancer patients, many of which are right here in the Pacific Northwest.
Today, many patients are taking AFINITOR, including those in the Northwest who were part of the OHSU research trial.
AFINITOR is taken daily in pill form. Doctor Pommier says there are very few side effects.
"The clear lesson is- don't wait," said Pommier in his research laboratory at OHSU hospital. "You can get therapy going right away without a great deal of alteration of your lifestyle, and your ability to function."
"It was extremely gratifying that we changed the course of the disease" said Rodney Pommier, M.D., professor of surgery at Oregon Health & Science University's Division of Surgical Oncology.
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Knight Cancer Institute first received it's National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation in 1997. Today, it's the only NCI-designated cancer center in Oregon and it's experts are working hard every day to end cancer as we know it.
According to the NCI, its designated centers "are the major sources of new knowledge relating to the nature of cancer and of new and more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis and therapy."
What does NCI Designation mean to patients?
Here is what the NCI has to say:
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Dr. Gray's extensive training, including the specialized study of plastic surgery at The Royal University Hospital of Physicians & Surgeons, a leader in acute care for the entire province of Saskatchewan, Canada, along with Board Certification from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, her exceptional reputation, attention to detail, and impeccable results...with thousands of successful procedures and satisfied patients behind her over the span of the 22 years she has been performing plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures in the Vancouver/Portland metro area establishes that Dr. Gray is uniquely qualified to consult with you on your interest in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and to perform your next procedure. Click Here for more detailed information.
"There is no substitute for experience."
Portland Dermatology Clinic offers the latest in advanced dermatology services. Diagnostics and treatments include patch testing for contact allergies, cutaneous surgery, dermoscopies for mole exams, biologic therapy for psoriasis, UVB light therapy, Excimer laser, cryotherapy, and biopsies of the skin and scalp.
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The 24 board certified Pediatricians of The Children’s Clinic are committed to providing the highest quality care to their patients from birth to young adulthood. Their goal is to provide this care with compassion, integrity, and continuity while ensuring the most up to date information and quality. Professionals at The Children's Clinic are devoted to these goals while developing a trusting and lifelong relationship with their patient families for generations.
"Our family loves The Children's Clinic. Each of our children have their very own pediatrician that has helped them, as well as us, through a myriad of their pediatric healthcare issues. Our daughter initially had quite a bit of apprehension associated with medical settings but was instantly put at ease by Dr. Iris Han's gentle and understanding approach, and when our son's pediatrician retired, Dr. Hugh Alexander took over and has helped him laugh at becoming a teen...pimples and all! You won't be disappointed with anyone your lucky enough to have care for your children at The Children's Clinic!" - S. Gray.
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Dr. Pohowalla is a pediatric neurologist who has practiced in the Portland community for the past 25 years. He is the director of pediatric neurology for the Providence Medical Group. He has special interest and experience in pediatric epilepsy and EEG. Under his leadership, Providence is establishing inpatient EEG monitoring at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in NICU and pediatrics to better serve children with seizure disorders. Dr. Pohowalla earned his medical degree from University of Indore, India. He completed a pediatric residency at New Jersey Medical School, and a fellowship in pediatric neurology and EEG from UCLA School of Medicine.
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