Testicular Cancer Facts You Need to Know
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month Although it isn’t common, testicular cancer can be deadly, and it’s the most frequent…
Welcoming Collaborators from the University of the Philippines Open University
On April 8, 2019, the John Wayne Cancer Institute welcomed collaborators from the University of the Philippines Open University. “Aruga…
How to Identify High Cortisol Levels: Cushing’s Syndrome
Hormones are important substances created by your endocrine glands. Think of them as messengers that control and coordinate many activities…
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Disease
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 17,650 new esophageal cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2019 – 13,750 in…
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Written by Anton Bilchik, M.D., Professor of Surgery, Chief of General Surgery, and Director of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Tumors Program…
Everything You Need to Know About Kidney Cancer
Your kidneys are an important part of your urinary tract. Their main job is to make urine by removing waste…
Focal One High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for Treating Prostate Cancer
In February 2019 John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) at the Providence Saint John’s Health Center became the first medical center…
Empowering Women in the Fight Against Cancer
March 8th is celebrated as International Women’s Day in many countries around the world. It’s not only a day to…
Young Adult Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer in young adults is on the rise. According to the American Cancer Society, thyroid cancer is one of…
Q&A: Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?
Written by Timothy Wilson, M.D., Professor and Chair of Urology and Urologic Oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute. Years of…