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Cancer | April 15, 2024
How to Tell If You Have Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is most common in young men. Learn when to see your doctor. The most common symptom is painless swelling or a lump.
Health and Wellness | December 11, 2023
7 Healthy Behaviors That Can Reduce the Risk of Cancer
Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States. A Scripps cancer specialist discusses what you can do to reduce your risk.
Health and Wellness | November 16, 2023
Pancreatic Cancer: Signs, Causes and Treatments (video/podcast)
In this video, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a pancreatic cancer specialist, discusses signs, risk factors and treatments for this form of cancer.
Health and Wellness | November 1, 2023
Should I Get Screened for Lung Cancer? (video/podcast)
In this video/podcast, Dr. Samir Makani, an interventional pulmonologist, explains the importance of early detection for lung 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.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2022
Young Athlete Thrives After Beating Testicular Cancer
Sean O’Callaghan, 22, is back to playing sports and working out after successful treatment for testicular cancer at Scripps Cancer Center.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2022
Cervical Cancer Can’t Stop Mom from Having Baby
A cervical cancer patient is thankful for the fertility-sparing procedure that allowed her to get pregnant and give birth to a baby girl.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2022
Painter Uses Art to Help Beat Tonsil Cancer
Painter Mark DeSalvo drew strength during tonsil cancer treatment by decorating rocks with positive messages for a garden at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | October 5, 2022
What Are the Most Effective Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer?
When found early, most forms of prostate cancer are slow-growing and curable. Care options range from active surveillance to surgery.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2018
New Technology Makes Radiation Therapy Safer (podcast)
Scripps Cancer Center radiation oncologists discuss how advances in radiation therapy have made it more safe and effective treating cancer.