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Cancer | February 2, 2024

What Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

Inflammatory breast cancer patient holds hand of supporter with cancer ribbon in background.
IBC is a rare but aggressive cancer. Early detection and treatment are crucial. Learn what Scripps is doing to help women with IBC.
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2024

Back in the Swing of Things After Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer

See how cancer survivor Lisa Cink, wife of professional golfer Stewart Cink, is thriving after breast cancer treatment by Thomas Buchholz, MD.
Health and Wellness | December 27, 2023

Should You Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk?

A lab worker testing for signs of genetic-related cancer.
Learn the pros and cons of genetic counseling and testing for cancer, including the role of family history and testing limitations.
Scripps in the News | October 19, 2023

Scripps Patient Calls Her Breast Cancer Experience a ‘Gift’

Kelly O'Connor provides the Union-Tribune with a guest commentary on breast cancer. Learn how the experience transformed her life.
Health and Wellness | October 2, 2023

Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Lives

Breast cancer awareness symbol pink ribbon.
Practicing breast awareness, screening mammograms and genetic counseling can help catch breast cancer early when it is easier to treat.
Health and Wellness | September 28, 2023

Can I Get a Mammogram If I Have Breast Implants?

A woman with breast cancer ribbon smiles before getting mammogram, which will require special technique because she has breast implants.
Yes, but make sure to find a breast care center that has experience doing mammograms with breast implants. Don't skip your mammogram.
Health and Wellness | September 28, 2023

What to Do When You Find a Lump During Breast Self Examination

An older woman wonders if she has breast cancer after doing a self examination.
What if you find a lump during a breast self-exam? Most breast lumps are benign, but make sure that is the case. See your doctor.
Health and Wellness | September 28, 2023

Advances in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video and podcast featuring Dr. Farah Nasraty discussing advances in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
In this video/podcast, Scripps oncologist Farah Nasraty, MD, explains how advances in breast cancer treatment are saving more lives.
Scripps in the News | July 19, 2023

Tech Executive Steps Away from Career to Focus on Volunteerism

See why Kelly O’Connor shifted her focus from a career in tech to volunteerism after surviving breast cancer.
Patient Stories | April 17, 2023

A Team Approach to Advanced Breast Cancer

With the pandemic in full swing, Kristen Vengler was diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn how her care team made a big difference.