Health Equities In the News

Tanya Siddiqi, M.D.

City of Hope Orange County

Talking Hope: Blood cancer breakthroughs bring new hope to patients

Advanced treatments like CAR T cell therapy and bispecific antibodies are options for a growing range of patients with blood cancer.

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Scar Healing Stages: What to Look for After Cancer Surgery

The scar healing stages may differ based on surgical location and the patient’s other health conditions, but there are some general phases to look for. Find out what a plastic surgeon says about how scars heal.

Female Voices of Cancer: Leukemia and Breast Cancer Patient Finds Her Voice

Lynn Leiro's journey from breast cancer to leukemia taught her that being a "nice" patient isn't enough — sometimes you have to fight for the care you deserve. Her transformation into a fierce self-advocate is inspiring a new generation of cancer patients to find their voice and demand better.