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News Releases | March 24, 2013
New Lung Cancer Study Takes Page from Google's Playbook
The same sort of mathematical model used to predict which websites people are most apt to visit is now showing promise in mapping how lung cancer spreads.
News Releases | March 17, 2013
Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer Focus of April 25 Lecture
San Diego’s first proton therapy center opens in 2013. Learn about its benefits for treating prostate cancer at this free lecture at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.
News Releases | January 8, 2013
Learn the Facts About Proton Therapy at Free Program Feb. 5
San Diego’s residents can learn the facts about proton therapy for cancer at a free presentation Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
News Releases | January 1, 2013
Scripps Rebuts Report by California Technology Assessment Forum on Proton Beam Technology for Prostate Cancer
Scripps Health strongly disputes the CTAF’s assessment of criteria 4-5, for the reasons outlined here by Dr. Carl Rossi of the Scripps Proton Therapy Center.
Scripps in the News | November 28, 2012
UT San Diego Lung Cancer Articles Offer Insight & Inspiration
In two recent feature stories, the UT San Diego explored how lung cancer — the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S. — is increasingly curable.
News Releases | November 19, 2012
42nd Annual Mercy Ball Raises Nearly $200K to Benefit Cancer Care
The 42nd Annual Mercy Ball, “Merci Mercy,” held on Nov. 10, 2012, raised nearly $200,000 to benefit breast cancer programs at Scripps Mercy.
News Releases | October 30, 2012
Proton Therapy Preserves Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients
A new study finds proton beam therapy preserves the quality of life in men treated with this highly targeted form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Scripps in the News | October 29, 2012
The Savvy Patient - Wage a Smart Cancer Fight
In a “Savvy Patient” article in UT San Diego, Scripps oncologist Dr. Michael Kosty lists key questions that newly diagnosed cancer patients should ask.
Scripps in the News | October 21, 2012
Fox 5 News Explores Cancer Advances with Dr. Ray Lin
Scripps radiation oncologist Dr. Ray Lin appeared on Fox 5 Morning News to discuss recent advances in screening and treatments for breast cancer.
Scripps in the News | October 10, 2012
KUSI News Broadcasts Live from Opening of Scripps Radiation Therapy Center
KUSI News covered the Oct. 3, 2012 grand opening of the $44 million Scripps Radiation Therapy Center.