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Why a dedicated English teacher became a surgeon
As a young woman, Yasmin Zerhouni, M.D., had no intention of becoming a doctor.  Both of her parents were physicians who loved their work, but her passion was for...
Firefighter faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer
Larry Jarvis knows all about tough challenges. For 33 years, he served proudly in the Los Angeles Fire Department, rising to the rank of captain. He remembers more than a...
Report shows rise in prostate cancer
There are a few reasons to feel good about the latest statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS). Every year, ACS looks at cancer trends across the country —...
Cancer Care Equity Act takes effect
On Sept. 28, 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California Cancer Care Equity Act (SB 987) into law. By expanding access to specialized cancer care for Medi-Cal patients who receive...
Three ways City of Hope is closing the cancer care gap
Expanding Our ReachIn 2022, City of Hope expanded our reach nationally by acquiring Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), a network of oncology hospitals and outpatient care centers across...
Cancer Treatment Centers of America locations to be renamed City of Hope
A year after it joined forces with Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), City of Hope has announced that CTCA will fully transition its clinical locations to the City...
City of Hope initiative brings vital genetic screening to Mexico
You really couldn’t fault breast cancer specialist Yanin Chavarri-Guerra, M.D., M.Sc., if occasionally during her hectic workday at Mexico City’s Salvador Zubirán National Institute of Health Sciences and Nutrition she...
Flu shots still a must for cancer patients
For cancer patients wondering whether they should get a flu shot this year as the COVID-19 crisis continues, the answer from the medical community is a resounding yes.   Flu...
Important Advice for Cancer Patients During Fire Season
Brushfires and wildfires affect a variety of states during fire season, making it especially important for patients with cancer and compromised immune systems to protect themselves from the harm and...
Advice from a lung expert for staying well amid smoky skies
As lingering smoke from the Bobcat, El Dorado and other wildfires throughout the state continues to impact our air quality, questions remain about how we can best protect our health.    ...