Prevention, Treatment & Studies

What is new with Prostate Cancer Screenings?

Samuel B. Kieley, MD, Urologic Oncology In 2020 prostate cancer was the most common cancer...

Men Are You Having Unwelcomed Issues After A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?

John Malinowski, ATC, CET Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer men develop....

What is the role of the cancer registry at Mission Hope?

The Cancer Registrar develops a summary of the history, diagnosis and treatment of every cancer...

What is an Oncology Nurse Navigator?

Cynthia Maldonado, RN, OCN Understanding, Professional, Knowledgeable, Care ….when you or a loved one is...

Supporting Survivors With Exercise and Nutrition Programs

Survivorship programs are a crucial element of comprehensive cancer care centers. Without them, patients who...

Should I Be Screened for Prostate Cancer?

Samuel B. Kiely, MD, Urologic Oncology According to the National Cancer Institute an adult male...

Health Insurance Options During the Annual Open Enrollment Period

The most important thing for adults with cancer is having a health insurance plan that...

Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations by American Society of Breast Surgeons

Monica Rocco, MD, Breast Surgical Oncology When should you start planning? All women age 25-30...

HPV Outreach: Program Impact

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Do Cancer Patients Need Osteoporosis Testing?

Dustin Stevenson, DO Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones lose their strength and density....

What is new with Breast Cancer Screenings?

Colleen O’Kelly Priddy, MD, FACS Breast self-exams can be intimidating–sometimes it feels like our breasts...

Manage Diabetes Through Nutrition and Exercise

Melanie Logue, MS, RD John Malinowski, ATC, CET Managing diabetes while undergoing cancer treatments can...

SKIN CANCER MINDFULNESS

Johanna Moore, MD, Pathology Joshua J Marine said “challenges are what makes life interesting and...

What can I do with nutrition to prevent cancer?

Melanie Logue, MS, RD The foods that we eat, our physical activity, and weight management...

Do you recommend water exercise for cancer patients?

John Malinowski, ATC, CET Exercise in a pool is inherently different than on land because...

How can your Hairdresser be your Cancer Hero?

Cynthia Maldonado Most new cancer patients are more frightened by the prospect of chemotherapy than...

Is there local Bladder Cancer Care?

J. Ben Wilkinson, MD, FACRO Although not one of the main three or four cancers...

Prevention of Vaping-Related Lung Disease

Zach Reagle, DO, Pulmonologist Over the last few months there have been multiple media reports of...

A LEAP FORWARD IN TUMOR ANALYSIS

Kevin Ferguson, MD, Pathology Faxitron technology streamlines the surgery process for cancer patients through the...

The Importance of Talking Openly To Your Healthcare Team

By now you have probably seen the commercial by a global health service company about...

The Silver Linings of Long-Term Survivorship

Debby Schobel, RN, MN The length of a cancer survivorship is relative – Type and...

Advances in Breast Cancer Surgery at Mission Hope Cancer Center

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How do you manage Diabetes?

John Malinowski, ATC, CET Managing diabetes while undergoing cancer treatments can be a struggle. Let’s...

What are some summertime nutrition tips for Cancer Patients?

Melanie Logue, MS, RDN Summertime provides some unique nutrition opportunities and challenges when it comes...

What new eating and exercise tips can I try with spring right around the corner?

Colleen Seung, Clinical Registered Dietitian When spring time comes along, fresh and new ideas are...

Maintain a Healthy Weight During Cancer Treatment

Colleen Seung, RDN, Clinical Registered Dietitian Written by Kacee Stagg, Dietetic Intern, Cal Poly When...