How to check for testicular cancer. The most common type of cancer in men ages 15 to 35

  • April 3, 2020

Doctors recommend men ages 15-35 do a self-check for testicular cancer one a month — most easily done in the shower. Przemyslaw Twardowski, MD, medical oncologist and Director of Clinical Research of Urology and Urologic Oncology, and other experts provide a 5-step guide on how to check for #testicularcancer at home in an article by Insider.

COVID-19 is a ‘1-2-3-punch’ disease: Doctors describe how the coronavirus severely damages the lungs

  • March 31, 2020

Dr. Osita Onugha, thoracic surgeon and assistant professor of Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery & Thoracic Surgical Oncology at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute Saint John’s Health Center, describe how the coronavirus severely damages the lungs in an article by Business Insider.

13 Ways to Protect Your Lungs During the COVID-19 Pandemic, According to MDs

  • March 24, 2020

Learn 13 ways to protect your lungs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to MD’s, including Dr. Osita Onugha, MD, chief of thoracic surgery and assistant professor of thoracic surgical oncology.

20 Warning Signs You May Have a Kidney Problem

  • March 5, 2020

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the top 20 warning signs to look out for that could indicate you may have a kidney problem from Przemyslaw Twardowski, M.D., Medical Oncologist, and Director of Clinical Research, Urology and Urologic Oncology.

How to Balance Your Job With Metastatic Breast Cancer

  • March 5, 2020

“Work can be a very affirming experience,” says Rebecca Crane-Okada, Ph.D., Program Manager at Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. “It gives people a sense of meaning and purpose and self-value.” Learn how to balance your job when facing metastatic breast cancer.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute Opens State-Of-The-Art Surgical Skills Lab at Saint John’s Cancer Institute

  • March 3, 2020

Pacific Neuroscience Institute, in collaboration with Saint John’s Cancer Institute, is very pleased to announce the opening of its new Multidisciplinary Neuroanatomy and Surgical Skills Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery. Learn more about our new lab!

Sunscreen Can End Up in Your Bloodstream—But You Shouldn’t Stop Using It

  • February 19, 2020

New research has found that some ingredients in sunscreen can get absorbed into your bloodstream, but you shouldn’t stop using it because the harmful effects of UV rays are more dangerous. Trevan Fischer, M.D., surgical oncologist, explains how to safely stay protected.

71% of Women Are Unsatisfied With Their Breasts—and That Can Be Dangerous for Their Health

  • February 7, 2020

Body image can be a tricky thing to navigate, but one new study on women and breast satisfaction has found that it could actually impact your health. Learn how from Janie Grumley, MD, breast surgical oncologist and Director of the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.

New Recommendation to Start Colorectal Cancer Screenings at Age 45: What to Know

  • February 5, 2020

A new study recommends colorectal cancer screenings should start at age 45 because of the increasing number of colorectal cancer cases in younger adults. Learn more from Anton Bilchik, M.D., surgical oncologist, and Director of Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Program.

When My Husband Was Diagnosed With Cancer, Everything Changed

  • January 30, 2020

Elaine’s husband Stephen, was diagnosed with a brainstem tumor in 2018. After undergoing a whirlwind of treatment options, Stephen’s tumor has shrunk thanks to the the brilliant neuro-oncologists, Dr. Santosh Kesari, Dr. Jose Carrillo, and their team at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. Learn more about their inspirational story.