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A young woman with previous breast surgery about to get a mammogram
Health and Wellness | October 23, 2024

How Does Breast Surgery Affect Cancer Screenings?

Mammograms after breast surgery are recommended depending on the type of surgery you had. A Scripps breast cancer surgeon explains.
Cancer rates among younger adult people have increased.
Health and Wellness | October 11, 2024

Why Are Cancer Rates Rising in Young Adults?

Cancer rates are up in young adults, with gastrointestinal cancers growing fastest. Lifestyle and environmental factors may play a role.
An older woman wonders if she has breast cancer after doing a self examination.
Health and Wellness | September 25, 2024

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

Most breast lumps are benign but should not be ignored. Learn what to do if you find a lump during a breast self-exam.
A man crosses his hands in a physical exam room discussing prostate cancer symptoms that he has experienced.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

What Are the Most Effective Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer?

When found early, most forms of prostate cancer are slow-growing and treatable. Care options range from active surveillance to surgery.
Kelly O'Connor, a breast cancer survivor, thanks Scripps Clinic radiation oncologist Anuradha Koka, MD.
Health and Wellness | August 21, 2024

Leaders In Cancer Care

Scripps Cancer Center’s patient-focused care and collaborative team approach drive innovation and better outcomes. Learn our history.
Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Coyle on Colorectal Cancer
Health and Wellness | August 9, 2024

Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Screening and Prevention (video/podcast)

Colorectal cancer is common and preventable. Screenings every ten years can reduce your risk. Gastroenterologist Walter Coyle explains.
The HPV vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers.
Health and Wellness | July 23, 2024

What Should Parents Know About the HPV Vaccine?

HPV or the human papillomavirus is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US. Scripps experts discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine.
A woman performs a breast self exam. She may have dense breast density.
Health and Wellness | July 11, 2024

Does Breast Density Increase Your Cancer Risk?

Dense breast tissue can increase cancer risk and complicate detection. Mammograms may miss tumors, causing a need for additional tests.
A radiation oncologist holds the hand of a cancer patient.
Health and Wellness | July 2, 2024

How Does Radiation Therapy for Cancer Work?

Advancements in radiation therapy has made this cancer treatment safer and more effective. Learn how radiation therapy works.
Women wearing breast cancer ribbons, a reminder of the importance of mammograms and early detection.
Health and Wellness | June 10, 2024

5 Facts About Breast Cancer Screening

Learn the benefits of regular breast cancer screenings, including mammograms. Early detection is key to successful treatment.