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Health and Wellness | October 4, 2022

Breast Self-Exams in 3 Easy Steps

A Scripps doctor explains the importance of monthly breast self-exams and offers tips for performing them in the comfort of your home.
Health and Wellness | April 6, 2021

Digestive Health: What Are the Best GERD Treatment Options?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause unpleasant symptoms. Treatments range from lifestyle changes to medication and surgery.
Patient Stories | January 8, 2020

Robotic Surgery is “A Dream Come True” for Active Mom

Liza Wittenburg had robotic hysterectomy and robotic hernia surgeries to fix post-pregnancy hernias. She's back to her active lifestyle.
Patient Stories | May 31, 2012

Scripps Helps Keep Cop’s Cancer Under Arrest

As a San Diego police officer, Christopher Smith forged a strong and steady demeanor that served him well in his battle with colon cancer.
Health and Wellness | March 21, 2007

Heat and Chemotherapy Offer New Treatment for Abdominal Cancer

A medical professional wearing scrubs and a stethoscope takes a break from a conference table seated with other doctors and nurses.
Intra-Peritoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy or IPHC (or HIPEC) combines heat and chemotherapy to treat gastrointestinal cancer and other abdominal cancers.