Prevention, Treatment & Studies

What is the role of the Nurse Navigator in Cancer Care?

Julie Neiggemann, MSN, RN A new cancer diagnosis can be incredibly overwhelming, from the first...

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 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...

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...

Supporting Survivors With Exercise and Nutrition Programs

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

HPV Outreach: Program Impact

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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...

Guidelines for Screening Mammography

Monica Rocco, MD, Breast Surgical Oncology Controversy surrounding screening mammography guidelines has resulted in conflicting...

Manage Diabetes Through Nutrition and Exercise

Colleen Seung, RDN John Malinowski, ATC, CET Managing diabetes while undergoing cancer treatments can be...

SKIN CANCER MINDFULNESS

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

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...

Support Groups

Ashley Hahn, LCSW Jenni Davis Support groups come in all different forms but the common...

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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Maintain a Healthy Weight During Cancer Treatment

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