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Health and Wellness | February 15, 2024

What Does an Abnormal Mammogram Mean?

A health care professional goes over an abnormal mammogram with a patient.
An abnormal mammogram doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. More testing is needed to rule out or diagnose cancer and plan treatment.
Health and Wellness | April 13, 2023

Scripps Cancer Center Working to Increase Lung Cancer Screenings

Screenings can detect lung cancer early when it is easier to treat. Scripps Cancer Center is working to increase early detections.
Scripps in the News | October 11, 2022

Young Breast Cancer Patient Shares Story with NBC 7 News

Sarah Cocker-Scott knows the impact of breast cancer firsthand after being diagnosed at age 31. Learn more about her story and key message.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2021

Resilient Twin Sisters Battle Genetic Tumor Disorder

They are resilient twin sisters who’ve been living with NFI, a genetic tumor disorder, for decades with help from Scripps specialists.
Scripps in the News | August 12, 2019

Media Roundup: Groundbreaking for Prebys Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy

Construction of the $59 million Prebys Cancer Center recently began at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego with a special ceremony.
News Releases | August 9, 2019

$59 Million Prebys Cancer Center Breaks Ground Aug. 9

A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of the $59 million Prebys Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy San Diego.
Scripps in the News | November 27, 2018

Camp Fire Survivor Continues Cancer Care at Scripps MD Anderson

Peter Chen, MD, consults with Olav Johannessen, cancer patient and Camp Fire survivor.
Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center is providing care to a Camp Fire survivor who has brain cancer and evacuated to San Diego after losing his home.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2018

New Technology Makes Radiation Therapy Safer (podcast)

Ray Lin, MD, a radiation oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson, is featured in Susan Taylor podcast on advances in radiation therapy.
Scripps Cancer Center radiation oncologists discuss how advances in radiation therapy have made it more safe and effective treating cancer.
Health and Wellness | October 2, 2018

Why Radiation Therapy Is Safer and More Effective Today for Cancer Patients (video)

Radiation oncologists Ray Lin, MD, and Prabhakar Tripuraneni, MD, discuss radiation therapy advancements in Scripps San Diego Health video.
Scripps radiation oncologists explain how advances in radiation therapy have made this cancer treatment safer and more effective treating many forms of cancers.
News Releases | September 19, 2018

New Study Shows Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Therapy

A prostate cancer patient discusses his condition with his oncologist.
A new study shows many prostate cancer patients can be treated effectively using stereotactic body radiation therapy. Scripps participated in the study.