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Patient Stories | November 22, 2024

Ex-Smoker Gets Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening at Scripps

Dennis Higginbottom, 76, an ex-smoker is back on the tennis court after Scripps Cancer Center's lung cancer screening program worked to help detect lung cancer early.
Dennis Higginbottom, 76, credits lung cancer screening at Scripps for saving his life. Scripps program has screened more than 1,000.
Scripps in the News | November 5, 2024

Lung Cancer Screening Program Featured on KUSI News

KUSI News interviewed Samir Makani, MD, about the lung cancer screening program to help in early detection and promote the related educational event.
Health and Wellness | October 23, 2024

Screening for Lung Cancer Helps Save Lives

Screenings can detect lung cancer early when it is easier to treat. Scripps Cancer Center is working to increase early detections.
Health and Wellness | November 1, 2023

Should I Get Screened for Lung Cancer? (video/podcast)

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In this video/podcast, Dr. Samir Makani, an interventional pulmonologist, explains the importance of early detection for lung cancer.
Health and Wellness | March 13, 2023

How Does COPD Affect the Lungs? What Are Treatments? (video/podcast)

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A Scripps pulmonologist explains the causes, symptoms and treatments for COPD, a condition that makes breathing difficult.
News Releases | November 2, 2022

Scripps MD Anderson Starts Countywide Lung Cancer Screening Program

Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary lung cancer screening program. Learn how it addresses an unmet need and more.
Patient Stories | February 23, 2022

Rare Lung Disorder Can’t Stop This Marathon Runner

Talia Tuluie continues to run marathons even after a lobectomy to treat a lung disorder. She credits Scripps.
Scripps in the News | November 16, 2020

New Approach to Lung Cancer Diagnoses at Scripps Makes Headlines

News outlets recently interviewed Samir Makani, MD, about new technology at Scripps that aims to diagnose lung diseases and lung cancer earlier.
News Releases | November 9, 2020

Scripps Encinitas Adds Innovative Tools to Improve Lung Diagnoses

An innovative robotic technology introduced at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas holds promise for diagnosing respiratory issues and lung cancer.