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Childhood cancer survivor Nicole Schulz tackles another challenge - the side effects of treatment
November 26, 2018 | Maxine Nunes
At 14, City of Hope patient Nicole Schulz was a girl on the go, and even acute myeloid leukemia couldn’t stop her. Now she's facing a new challenge - the side effects of her lifesaving treatment.
High school baseball standout Jaylon Fong is batting 1,000 against cancer
November 26, 2018 | Maxine Nunes
When Little League pitcher Jaylon Fong was 8, he was stricken with leukemia. At 12, he was finally declared cancer-free, only to relapse months later. But for him, cancer's just another opponent to beat.
Einstein on Cancer: New Paper Explores Relativity and Aging
July 3, 2018 | Abe Rosenberg
As director of City of Hope's Division of Mathematical Oncology, Russell Rockne, Ph.D., spends his days building mathematical models to help us better understand how cancer works.
New handheld heart monitor is a breakthrough for childhood cancer survivors
June 22, 2018 | Maxine Nunes
A new electronic monitor called Vivio, developed by Caltech with City of Hope, promises to make cardiac screening easier and more accessible for cancer patients and physicians.
Detecting – and Preventing – Heart Disease in Cancer Patients
December 14, 2016 | City of Hope
As new treatments and therapies for cancer emerge, the survival rate for patients continues to improve. But treatment takes its toll on the body, and heart disease is one of the more common byproducts of chemotherapy or radiation. New guidelines from City of Hope's Dr. Saro Armenian aim to detect - and prevent - heart disease in cancer patients.
New Clinical Guidelines Released for Detecting Heart Disease in Cancer Patients
December 14, 2016 | City of Hope
As new treatments and therapies for cancer emerge, the survival rate for patients continues to improve. But treatment takes its toll on the body, and heart disease is one of the more common byproducts of chemotherapy or radiation. New guidelines from City of Hope's Dr. Saro Armenian aim to detect - and prevent - heart disease in cancer patients.
Experts offer guidelines to prevent cardiovascular disease post-transplant
September 30, 2016 | Elise Lamar
Bone marrow transplant survivors have significantly higher rates of cardiovascular disease — such as heart failure, stroke, and heart attacks — compared to the general population. Saro Armenian, D.O., M.P.H., is trying to reverse these outcomes.
Lessons learned from survivors of childhood cancer
March 22, 2016 | City Of Hope
Learn why City of Hope's Saro Armenian, D.O., M.P.H., thinks it's time to put more focus on the health issues patients face after they survive cancer.
Study: Adult cancer survivors at greater risk of heart disease
February 24, 2016 | Denise Heady
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – also commonly known as heart disease – is a genuine concern for many Americans. With more than 600,000 heart disease-related deaths expected this year, it continues to be the leading cause of death nationwide. But cancer survivors may be at even greater risk.
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