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Health and Wellness | November 9, 2023
Why Does Cancer Cause Weight Loss?
Certain types of cancer can cause significant unexplained weight loss, including cancers of the mouth, throat and abdomen. Learn more.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2021
What Is NF1? How Is It Treated?
Neurofibromatosis type 1 or NF1 is a genetic disorder that causes nerve tumors. Treatments include medication, radiation, surgery.
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.
Scripps in the News | September 12, 2019
Scripps MD Anderson Expert Visits KUSI to Explore Gains in Blood Cancer Care
James Mason, MD, an oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, recently discussed treatments for blood cancer on KUSI.
Scripps in the News | August 29, 2019
Scripps MD Anderson Expert Explores Pancreatic Cancer on KUSI
Dr. Darren Sigal, a hematologist and oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center recently discussed pancreatic cancer on KUSI.
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 | March 13, 2018
Scripps Cancer Patient and Oncologist Dancing to Raise Funds to Beat Cancer
Scripps cancer patient Steve Valentine and oncologist Irene Hutchins are ballroom dancers who recently kicked off a campaign to raise funds to beat cancer.
Scripps in the News | June 11, 2015
Scripps MD Discusses Lower Limb Blood Clots Related to Travel
For some people traveling long distances during the summer, sitting in a car or in an airplane for long periods of time can be a problem.
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.
News Releases | May 19, 2010
Renovated Cancer Treatment Facility Provides Healing Environment
The Division of Hematology and Oncology at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines recently completed a renovation to enhance its outpatient cancer treatment services.