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Ray Lin, MD, discusses radiation therapy with a breast cancer patient.
Health and Wellness | July 15, 2025

How to Prepare for Radiation Therapy for Cancer

Learn how to prepare for radiation therapy, manage side effects, and what to expect during treatment at places like Scripps Health.
A radiation oncologist holds the hand of a cancer patient.
Health and Wellness | July 2, 2024

How Does Radiation Therapy for Cancer Work?

Advancements in radiation therapy has made this cancer treatment safer and more effective. Learn how radiation therapy works.
A health care professional goes over an abnormal mammogram with a patient.
Health and Wellness | February 15, 2024

What Does an Abnormal Mammogram Mean?

An abnormal mammogram doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. More testing is needed to rule out or diagnose cancer and plan treatment.
Scripps in the News | October 11, 2022

Young Breast Cancer Patient Shares Story with NBC 7 News

Sarah Cocker-Scott knows the impact of breast cancer firsthand after being diagnosed at age 31. Learn more about her story and key message.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2021

Resilient Twin Sisters Battle Genetic Tumor Disorder

They are resilient twin sisters who’ve been living with NFI, a genetic tumor disorder, for decades with help from Scripps specialists.
Scripps in the News | August 12, 2019

Media Roundup: Groundbreaking for Prebys Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy

Construction of the $59 million Prebys Cancer Center recently began at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego with a special ceremony.
News Releases | August 9, 2019

$59 Million Prebys Cancer Center Breaks Ground Aug. 9

A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of the $59 million Prebys Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy San Diego.
Peter Chen, MD, consults with Olav Johannessen, cancer patient and Camp Fire survivor.
Scripps in the News | November 27, 2018

Camp Fire Survivor Continues Cancer Care at Scripps MD Anderson

Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center is providing care to a Camp Fire survivor who has brain cancer and evacuated to San Diego after losing his home.
Ray Lin, MD, a radiation oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson, is featured in Susan Taylor podcast on advances in radiation therapy.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2018

New Technology Makes Radiation Therapy Safer (podcast)

Scripps Cancer Center radiation oncologists discuss how advances in radiation therapy have made it more safe and effective treating cancer.
Radiation oncologists Ray Lin, MD, and Prabhakar Tripuraneni, MD, discuss radiation therapy advancements in Scripps San Diego Health video.
Health and Wellness | October 2, 2018

Why Radiation Therapy Is Safer and More Effective Today for Cancer Patients (video)

Scripps radiation oncologists explain how advances in radiation therapy have made this cancer treatment safer and more effective treating many forms of cancers.