{"id":2267,"date":"2021-01-28T00:52:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T00:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/blog\/?p=2267"},"modified":"2026-06-03T19:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:49:31","slug":"saint-johns-cancer-institute-2020-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/blog\/covid-19\/saint-johns-cancer-institute-2020-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint John\u2019s Cancer Institute 2020 Year in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 was a challenging year with the coronavirus pandemic, but our team at Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John&rsquo;s Health Center, continued to meet the needs of our cancer patients every day. We discovered that when faced with what seemed like insurmountable challenges, our team successfully met them head on. Fear became familiarity, and familiarity became confidence. Today we would like to highlight some of our celebrations from 2020. Happy New Year to all and welcome to the Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute&rsquo;s 2020 Year in Review!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>New Clinical Trials<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2020, we continued to add additional clinical trial treatment options for our patients. It is our goal to further understand, diagnose and treat cancer, so we can help to eliminate suffering and prolong survival.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using the following links, you will be able to find a wide variety of our open clinical trials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/clinical-trials\/\"><strong>All Solid Tumors<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/neurosciences\/research-and-clinical-trials\/current-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>Brain, Head &amp; Neck Cancer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/breast\/research-and-clinical-trials\/current-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>Breast Cancer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/gynecology\/research-and-clinical-trials\/current-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>Gynecologic Cancer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/clinical-trials\/hematologic-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>Hematologic Cancer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/thoracic\/research-and-clinical-trials\/current-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>Lung Cancer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/melanoma\/research-and-clinical-trials\/current-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>Melanoma<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/research-and-clinical-trials\/current-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>Urologic Cancer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/clinical-trials\/cancer-support-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>Cancer Support<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/clinical-trials\/\"><strong>All Clinical Trials (not sorted by cancer center)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Covid-19 Clinical Trials<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a year it&rsquo;s been! We cannot turn on the news or go anywhere without hearing about COVID-19 and the effects it has had on the world over the past year. At Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute, our cancer team specialists have been working tirelessly to find a vaccine for the novel coronavirus. We have become a designated site for COVID-19 clinical trials so we can evaluate the new drugs being developed to help treat COVID patients and to prevent people from getting the virus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about our open COVID-19 clinical trials or if you are interested in participating in a COVID-19 clinical trial, please email: <a href=\"mailto:COVID19Trials@jwci.org\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:COVID19Trials@jwci.org\">COVID19Trials@jwci.org<\/a><\/strong><\/a>, call: <strong>310-582-7437<\/strong> or fill out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/clinical-trials\/\">online request form<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Watch our video to learn how the Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute is in the fight to find a vaccine for COVID-19!<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Life Saving COVID-19 Clinical Trials at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John's\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NWmgZMEPpQ0?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>New Quarterly Newsletter<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute is happy to announce that we have developed a quarterly newsletter called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/about-us\/cancer-innovation-newsletter\/\"><strong><em>Cancer Innovation<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;As our world class scientists and clinicians continue to advance patient care, our newsletter will be here to keep you informed on the latest news and groundbreaking research while we continue to highlight the work being done in our cancer centers. Be sure to be on the lookout for new editions in 2021!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check our the previous issues of our cancer innovation newsletter:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/about-us\/cancer-innovation-newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cancer Innovation Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Educational Webinars<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute and Providence Saint John&rsquo;s Health Center have experts who provide a variety of complimentary webinars.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can browse through the free webinars on our website and watch at your convenience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informational webinars can be found on the following topics and more:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covid Information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast Cancer Screening<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostate Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovarian Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid Disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancreatic Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation Treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Visit our webinar page to watch our complimentary webinars:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/about-us\/webinars\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch Webinars<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>High Performing Hospital Awards<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. News and World Report has recognized Providence Saint John&rsquo;s Health Center, which includes the Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute Clinic, as one of the Best Regional Hospitals for 2020-2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are also proud to announce we have been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in 7 areas of care:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedures and Conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/neurosciences\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurology and Neurosurgery<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/thoracic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung Cancer Surgery<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/gastrointestinal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastroenterology and GI Surgery<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>To learn more about these areas of care, check out our blog post on our awards:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/blog\/brain-tumor\/recognized-as-a-high-performing-hospital-for-procedures-and-conditions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">High Performing Hospital Awards<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>New Service Line Added! Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Thyroid with Dr. Goldfarb<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are excited to add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/diagnosis-and-treatment\/thyroid-radiofrequency-ablation\/\"><strong>Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Benign Thyroid Nodules<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid nodules can cause problems even if they are non-cancerous. It is possible for them to grow large enough to cause issues with swallowing or breathing, lead to a persistent cough and even cause cosmetic concerns. RFA is a non-surgical procedure used to treat thyroid nodules.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an ultrasound, doctors can deliver radiofrequency waves directly to the nodules to heat them up and shrink them. This procedure is done on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia. Patients are usually allowed to leave 30 minutes after the procedure and are cleared to resume regular daily activities as they see fit. Any discomfort can be managed easily with Tylenol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch our webinar, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/about-us\/webinars\/the-butterfly-in-your-neck\/\"><em><strong>Everything you Need to Know About Thyroid Disorder and Thyroid Cancer<\/strong><\/em><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to learn more about RFA from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/about-us\/people\/melanie-goldfarb\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dr. Melanie Goldfarb<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2265 \" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"317\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/01\/Dr.-Wilson-225x300.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Dr. Wilson celebrates his 3500th Robotic Surgery of his career!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/about-us\/people\/timothy-wilson\/\"><strong>Dr. Timothy Wilson<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Professor and Chair of the Urology and Urologic Oncology Center at the Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John&rsquo;s Health Center, has hit a milestone by completing his 3500th Robotic Surgery. Dr. Wilson has experience in minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted urologic oncology. Dr. Wilson&rsquo;s vast work performing robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomies has made him one of the top 6 surgeons in the world in terms of volume. Congratulations Dr. Wilson!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Congratulations to Dr. Hoon for 30 years of publications! (1991-2021)<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations to <strong>Professor Dave Hoon Ph.D.<\/strong>, and his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/translational-research-departments\/molecular-medicine\/\"><strong>Department of Translational Molecular Medicine<\/strong><\/a> for publishing 400 publications in 30 years! (1991-2021). Visit our department of Translational Molecular Medicine to learn about the advancements in molecular medicine cancer research Dr. Hoon is leading:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/translational-research-departments\/molecular-medicine\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2266 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/01\/Dept-Translational-Molecular-Medicine-JWCI-From-1991-1024x576.jpg\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Here&rsquo;s to a Happy, Healthier New Year!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health or the health of someone close to you, please make an appointment to meet with our cancer specialists. Our team of experts bring a high level of experience to every aspect of your treatment. We&rsquo;re with you from diagnosis through cure and have a team approach for better outcomes. The following link will provide you with the information you need to call or schedule an appointment. <\/span><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schedule an appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">We wish you the best in 2021 and look forward to hope, health and safety in the new year!<b><br>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2020 was a challenging year with the coronavirus pandemic, but our team at Saint John&rsquo;s Cancer Institute at Providence Saint&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[174,149,144,183,135,146,161,145,138,150,134,139],"tags":[198,197],"class_list":["post-2267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brain-tumor","category-breast","category-cancer-awareness","category-covid-19","category-endocrine","category-gastrointestinal","category-gynecologic","category-health-and-wellness","category-melanoma","category-research","category-thoracic","category-urology","tag-cancer","tag-saint-johns-cancer-institute"],"acf":{"doc_author":"0","header_scripts":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>2020 Year in Review | Saint John&#039;s Cancer Institute<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"2020 has been quite a year. 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