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Health and Wellness | May 22, 2025
What Are Cancer Screenings Men Should Not Ignore?
Men should not ignore or delay cancer screenings, especially for prostate and colon cancers. Early detection saves lives.
Health and Wellness | December 16, 2024
Should You Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk?
Women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer. Early detection and knowing your family history are crucial. Learn when genetic testing can help.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2024
Ex-Smoker Gets Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening at Scripps
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)
In this video/podcast, Dr. Samir Makani, an interventional pulmonologist, explains the importance of early detection for lung cancer.
News Releases | December 28, 2022
Scripps Health Reveals Top Medical News Stories of 2022
Scripps physicians, scientists and staff worked to advance patient care in important ways. Here are the top health stories of 2022 from Scripps.
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.
News Releases | February 26, 2021
Scripps Green First in Region to Use Novel Lung Biopsy Technology
Scripps Green became the region's first hospital to perform bronchoscopy with a new imaging technology. Learn how it more accurately diagnoses lung cancer.
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.