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Cancer | April 15, 2024

How to Tell If You Have Testicular Cancer

A person shows off a purple ribbon representing support for testicular cancer.
Testicular cancer is most common in young men. Learn when to see your doctor. The most common symptom is painless swelling or a lump.
Health and Wellness | April 1, 2024

How to Prevent Skin Cancer

A dermatologist from Scripps Clinic in San Diego weighs in on skin cancer prevention.
Skin cancer is largely preventable simply by reducing exposure to the sun’s UV rays, A Scripps dermatologist offers sun safety tips.
Scripps in the News | March 27, 2024

Media Spotlight on Young Colorectal Cancer Survivor

Learn how Scripps helped San Diegan Corey Ziegler stave off colorectal cancer through a novel treatment.
Health and Wellness | March 6, 2024

What Is Lymphedema? What Is the Best Treatment? (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Champaneria discussing lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition. Learn the causes and treatment options, including physical therapy and surgery.
Health and Wellness | February 15, 2024

What Does an Abnormal Mammogram Mean?

A health care professional goes over an abnormal mammogram with a patient.
An abnormal mammogram doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. More testing is needed to rule out or diagnose cancer and plan treatment.
Health and Wellness | February 13, 2024

8 Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer Screenings

By age 45, you should have a talk with your doctor about colorectal cancer and when to do a screening. Learn the symptoms and treatments.
Health and Wellness | February 2, 2024

What Is the Difference Between a Colonoscopy and a Sigmoidoscopy?

There are many colorectal cancer screening tests. Visual exams include colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. Learn how they work.
Cancer | February 2, 2024

What Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

Inflammatory breast cancer patient holds hand of supporter with cancer ribbon in background.
IBC is a rare but aggressive cancer. Early detection and treatment are crucial. Learn what Scripps is doing to help women with IBC.
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2024

Back in the Swing of Things After Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer

See how cancer survivor Lisa Cink, wife of professional golfer Stewart Cink, is thriving after breast cancer treatment by Thomas Buchholz, MD.
Health and Wellness | January 23, 2024

Cancer and Loss of Appetite: What Patients Can Do

Loss of appetite is common during cancer care for many reasons. Follow our tips to help you eat and maintain your strength.