About Us
Premier Cancer Treatment Centers in Whatcom County
North Cascade Cancer Center is the place patients can trust to provide the best possible cancer treatment based on individual diagnosis, state-of-the-art technology, and unsurpassed clinical experience. Our non-invasive, clinically proven cancer treatments achieve best possible outcomes with an emphasis on quality of life. Our region’s longest serving team of cancer specialists will be honored to partner with you in your cancer care. Our Radiation Oncologists have expertise in treating all types of cancer. With a world-class facility and treatment team, we are committed to helping patients achieve the greatest likelihood of success with the highest quality of life.
History of BRO Physicians
Over 4 decades ago, the physicians of Bellingham Radiation Oncology brought radiation oncology services to Whatcom County. At the request of a group of physicians who recognized a need for complete cancer care, and recognized the two local competing hospitals did not have the ability to facilitate the need, the first free standing radiation oncology center in the state of Washington was developed with, and staffed by, the physicians of BRO.
It was immediately recognized that cancer care requires a holistic approach and the physicians of BRO, who from the very beginning were committed to quality patient care in a cost effective manner, also sought to develop a community wide cancer program, of patient support and services, as well as community, patient and professional education. Working with the American Cancer Society and then with St Joseph Hospital, a robust cancer program was developed under vigorous active BRO leadership. State- wide, and national recognition led to accreditation of this program as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center.
In 1995, recognizing the need for broader oncology support, the original founding physicians transferred ownership of the Radiation Oncology Center to St. Joseph Hospital. By this time the hospital was the provider of the various support systems for Oncology care, and the BRO physicians have served over the following decades as Cancer Program Chairmen, as Medical Directors, as founding members of Hospice, and St Joseph Foundation, as well as have been highly active in the community, and Medical Staff, including Chief of Medical Staff, Chair of Credentials, member of Quality Assurance, chair of By-laws, and Education.
As the program developed and thrived, it was felt that an integrated cancer center with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Support services in one facility would be ideal for cancer care. Under the active leadership of the physicians of BRO the current Integrated cancer center was built and services like navigation, quality programs, clinical studies, and tumor boards were developed and enhanced.
The physicians of BRO have been leaders in quality, but also cost effective, Radiation Oncology services as Radiation Oncology developed from its pre-computer days to the highly sophisticated technology of today. However, even with commitment to quality technology, patient and family care has always been the prime focus of BRO physician service.
Cancer Care continues to advance. The physicians of Bellingham Radiation Oncology partnered with Select Healthcare Solutions to develop the North Cascade Cancer Center where we have the staff, equipment and experience to provide compassionate, precisely targeted radiation therapy. We embrace care of the patient as a whole person designing and delivering radiation treatment that benefits from our many years of experience. Bellingham Radiation Oncology is our region’s longest standing cancer care physician group and we will continue to faithfully serve our patients from Whatcom County and beyond.
Contact North Cascade Cancer Center Today
If you are ready to start the fight against cancer, we are here to help and support you. Give us a call at (360) 370-2873 with any questions or reach out to us at our contact page. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you overcome cancer on your way to a healthier, happier life.