Speakers

Alex Speers

N.D., M.S.

Alex Speers, N.D., M.S. is a naturopathic physician specializing in complementary care for patients with cancer. Dr. Speers graduated with honors from the National University of Natural Medicine where he…

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Andrea Hamilton

M.S., RDN, L.D.

Andrea Hamilton, M.S., RDN, L.D. is a registered dietitian and an important part of the Compass Oncology care team. Staying well-nourished during treatment provides the energy needed to fight cancer. Often that’s easier said…

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Andrea Suarez Vargas

CPS, ELI-MP

Andrea Suarez Vargas, CPC, ELI-MP is bilingual, bringing more than twenty years’ leadership experience in the consumer care and pharmaceutical industries for the Latin American market. She founded asv Patient…

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Anthony Pham

M.D.

Anthony Pham, M.D., specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He treats all cancers with an emphasis on melanoma, lung, and genitourinary cancers. Dr. Pham is known for his personable nature and positive attitude. He…

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Anthony Van Ho

M.D.

Anthony Van Ho, M.D., specializes in hematology and medical oncology with subspecialty expertise in lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and benign and malignant hematology disorders. He is widely known for the support and comfort he…

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Becky Clark

M.S., CGC

Becky Clark, M.S., CGC, is a genetic counselor with the Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing program. She strives to be a guide and educator to her patients, to collect information about their personal…

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Becky Price

RN, OCN

Becky Price, RN, OCN is a member of the Compass Breast Specialists team. Becky’s role as a Nurse Navigator allows her to use her nursing skills and oncology knowledge to…

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Cassandra Niemi

M.D.

Cassandra Niemi, M.D. specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of women with all gynecologic cancers. She tailors her surgical and medical treatments to her patients’ needs, providing fertility-sparing options and targeted therapies when appropriate. Dr.…

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Christina Mullin

MSW, CSWA, LICSWA

Christina Mullin, MSW, CSWA, LICSWA  is an oncology social worker who is committed to partnering with patients and their families to offer support during their journey with cancer. She is…

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David Anthony Therrattil

P.T., DPT, CLT

David Anthony Therrattil, P.T., DPT, CLT, is a Physical Therapist at Legacy Good Samaritan Outpatient Physical Therapy. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy at MGH Institute of Health Professions…

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David Cosgrove

M.D.

David Cosgrove, M.D., specializes in general adult oncology with advanced subspecialty expertise in breast and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. He is a strong advocate for bringing leading edge therapies to his patients through clinical trials. He…

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Dianne Danowski Smith

Dianne Danowski Smith is all about helping other cancer patients find resources, hope and help. So, she founded Answer2Cancer to do that. She was diagnosed a few years ago with…

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Elaine Cohn

M.S., M.Ed., NCC

Elaine Cohn,  M.S., M.Ed., is a counselor for cancer survivors at One With Wellness. She has more than 30 years’ experience in the field of education, yoga and a background…

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Ellery Palanuk

BSN, RN, CN-BN

Ellery Palanuk, BSN, RN, CN-BN, is a member of the Compass Breast Specialists team as a nurse with a passion for navigating patients through complicated healthcare systems. She investigates any…

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Eunice Sotelo

Eunice Sotelo is a Patient Financial Counselor and Benefits Representative with Compass Oncology. She works to review clients Insurance benefits and coverage, and helps patients determine if the range of…

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Jamie Newell

MSW, LCSW

Jamie Newell, MSW, LCSW is an oncology social worker and helps lead the program development of Compass palliative care services. The program’s goal is to help patients and their loved ones live…

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Joyce Koerber

PA-C

Joyce Koerber, PA-C is a Physician Assistant with a particular focus in Medical Oncology and Survivorship. Joyce strives to create an environment where her patients and their families can voice any concerns they may…

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Lucy Langer

M.D.

Lucy Langer, M.D., is a medical oncologist, Practice President, and Director of the Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing (GREAT) program at Compass Oncology as well as Medical Director of Cancer…

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Magdolna Solti

M.D.

Magdolna Solti, M.D., specializes in medical oncology and hematology with advanced subspecialty training in breast cancer, cancer genetics and clinical trials research. She maintains additional board certification in internal medicine…

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Michelle Vieira

MSW, LCSW

Michelle Vieira, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in oncology and part of the Palliative Care and Survivorship programs. Whether it is connecting patients to practical resources, helping them cope with…

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Nora Bucher

M.D.

Nora Bucher, M.D.,  is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist. In addition to over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bucher has subspecialty training in breast cancer, cancer genetics and genomics, and pharmacology. She has…

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Robert Lufkin, D. O.

D.O.

Robert Lufkin, D.O., specializes in medical oncology and hematology with subspecialty expertise in melanoma, brain tumors, and lymphoma. His own family experience with cancer has helped shape his approach to…

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Rosemary McDermott

Rosemary McDermott is a retired Registered Nurse, having worked in oncology for 42 years (!).  For 26 of those years, she worked at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and within…

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Sarah L. Branch

R.N.

Sarah works for Providence Health Plan as a Care Manager, Coordinator, and Navigator. Sarah has been a registered nurse for 14+ years with licensing in both Oregon and Washington. Her…

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Tambre Leighn

MA, PCC

Tambre Leighn, MA, PCC, is a behavior change expert and founder of Well Beyond Ordinary, Inc. As a certified coach, trainer, speaker, and advocate, Tambre was inspired to disrupt healthcare…

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Vanessa Sanne

FNP-C

Vanessa Sanne, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in palliative care. She has worked in healthcare for more than two and a half decades and oncology since 1998. Vanessa’s approach to care…

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Virginia Hill

LCSW, LICSW, OSW-C

Virginia Hill, LCSW, LICSW, OSW-C is an oncology social worker and member of the Compass Survivorship team.  She facilitates support group meetings to help patients transition back to life after cancer.  She…

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