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Scripps in the News | March 25, 2015

Scripps Doctor and Patient Share Reactions to Angelina Jolie News

San Diego news outlets sought Scripps’ reaction to the recent announcement that actress Angelina Jolie had surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes.
News Releases | November 10, 2014

Study Reveals Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer Is Cost-Effective

Medicare reimbursement for proton therapy is at or below the cost of other irradiation therapies.
A recent study by MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that proton therapy was at or below the cost of other radiation options for breast cancer.
Scripps in the News | May 5, 2014

U-T San Diego Profiles Poignant Story of Scripps Donor-Turned-Patient

Patient Jane Carroll talks about raising millions for Scripps cancer care over the years and her recent cancer diagnosis in a 2014 U-T San Diego interview.
News Releases | March 18, 2014

Local Musician Breaks New Ground in Breast Cancer Care

The first patient to be treated at Scripps Proton Therapy Center for breast cancer celebrates the end of treatment by playing a concert with her ukelele band.
Scripps in the News | November 19, 2013

Scripps Cancer Survivor Helps Patients Stay Organized

Breast cancer survivor Robin Rady created a customized medical records binder to keep herself organized while going through treatments.
Patient Stories | July 7, 2013

Scripps and Komen Take Unique Approach to Bridge Health Gap

Through grant funding from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego, peer educators from Scripps teach women about the importance of breast health screenings.
News Releases | March 20, 2013

New Law on Breast Density Notification Takes Effect April 1

Scripps shares insights to educate patients on what this 2013 law means.
Patient Stories | December 1, 2010

Charitable Surgery Restores Local Decorator to Health for Holidays

Doctors Offering Charitable Services (DOCS) donated medical and hospital services to support one woman recovering from breast cancer procedures and scar tissue.
Patient Stories | May 14, 2009

Scripps Green Hospital Offers New Breast Imaging Tool

Scripps Health patient Joan B. relied on breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) to clarify unclear mammography results after surviving breast cancer.