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Health and Wellness | June 11, 2024

What Is Thyroid Cancer?

Learn about thyroid cancer symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatments. Younger adults and women are more likely to develop disease.
Health and Wellness | June 10, 2024

5 Facts About Breast Cancer Screening

Women wearing breast cancer ribbons, a reminder of the importance of mammograms and early detection.
Learn the benefits of regular breast cancer screenings, including mammograms. Early detection is key to successful treatment.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

Finding Meaning After Breast Cancer Treatment

Kelly O'Connor smiles at home outdoors holding her small dog after breast cancer treatment.
After successful treatment for breast cancer at Scripps, Kelly O’Connor quit her job and now helps others through their cancer journey.
Cancer | April 15, 2024

How to Tell If You Have Testicular Cancer

A person shows off a purple ribbon representing support for 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 | April 1, 2024

How to Prevent Skin Cancer

A dermatologist from Scripps Clinic in San Diego weighs in on skin cancer prevention.
Skin cancer is largely preventable simply by reducing exposure to the sun’s UV rays, A Scripps dermatologist offers sun safety tips.
Health and Wellness | March 6, 2024

What Is Lymphedema? What Is the Best Treatment? (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Champaneria discussing lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition. Learn the causes and treatment options, including physical therapy and surgery.
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 | February 2, 2024

What Is the Difference Between a Colonoscopy and a Sigmoidoscopy?

There are many colorectal cancer screening tests. Visual exams include colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. Learn how they work.
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.
Health and Wellness | January 23, 2024

Cancer and Loss of Appetite: What Patients Can Do

Loss of appetite is common during cancer care for many reasons. Follow our tips to help you eat and maintain your strength.