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A cancer patient discusses side effects of chemotherapy with his health care provider.
Health and Wellness | October 6, 2025

Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Tips for Patients

Learn how to manage side effects like nausea, fatigue and more during chemotherapy with these patient-friendly tips.
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.
Health and Wellness | May 25, 2021

Scripps Oncologist Celebrates Life with a Dance

Marin Xavier, MD, an oncologist at Scripps Cancer Center, rediscovered her love for dancing with help from a cancer patient.
Cancer patient William Apodaca and Marin Xavier, MD, oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Scripps in the News | December 11, 2018

Media Coverage: Scripps MD Anderson Treats Patient with New Cancer Therapy

10 News recently covered the first local patient treated at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center with a new targeted cancer therapy
William Apodaca, who has a rare form of cancer, was treated at Scripps Mercy Hospital with a new cancer therapy. Seen in picture with his oncologist, Dr. Marin Xavier.
News Releases | November 28, 2018

First Patient in San Diego Treated with Novel Cancer Therapy

Scripps MD Anderson treated the first local patient with Lutathera, which treats gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive tract that are...
Scripps in the News | January 23, 2018

U-T, CBS News 8 Feature Scripps Cancer Survivor Leading Healthier Life

CBS 8 and the U-T recently profiled Doug Silverly, a Scripps cancer survivor who is now leading a healthier life. He beat cancer, obesity, diabetes and smoking.
Allen Jeff Marin and KUSI Team. Scripps Health, San Diego
Scripps in the News | February 7, 2016

KUSI-TV News Explores Cancer 'Moonshot' Initiative with Scripps Expert

Scripps Clinic oncologist Marin Xavier, MD, appeared on KUSI-TV to discuss President Obama's "Moonshot" initiative to advance cancer research and treatment.
Dr.-Xavier-of Scripps Health San Diego on KUSI
Scripps in the News | October 19, 2015

KUSI Interviews Scripps Doctor on Leukemia Research Breakthrough

Scripps Clinic medical oncologist Marin Xavier, MD, was interviewed by KUSI-TV News about important new research findings in the fight against leukemia.
News Releases | July 30, 2015

Bilingual Breast Cancer Support Group Meets Twice Monthly in Chula Vista

Scripps hosts a free bilingual breast cancer support group in Chula Vista on the first and third Monday of each month.
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2015

Scripps Oncologist Discusses Landmark Cancer Documentary on KPBS

Dr. Marin Xavier, hematologist and oncologist at Scripps Clinic, was interviewed by KPBS radio and television news on advances made in cancer research.