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Cancer and Survivorship
by Zara Jethani
The ever-expanding scope of medicine has radically transformed our lives. Now that we are living longer, how do we deal with diseases that come along with aging? Read about cancer survivorship strategies and how to thrive.
PATIENT STORY: Rusty’s Journey to New Frontiers in Glioblastoma Treatment
by Zara Jethani
Brain tumors sometimes make themselves known in baffling ways. With a trio of neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists at his side, Rusty Doms takes a journey to new frontiers of glioblastoma treatment at the leading edge of medicine.
Brain Science Research Initiatives
by Zara Jethani
Neurosciences and Neurotherapeutics Brain-based disorders are among the most challenging conditions to treat. However, the neurosciences faculty at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and the Saint John’s Cancer Institute is at the forefront of some of the most promising and innovative approaches in treating brain tumors and...
PATIENT STORY: One Person, One Cancer
by Zara Jethani
Precision medicine tailors treatment to the patient’s unique biological makeup. Dr. Santosh Kesari uses genetic profiling & targeted treatment healing one person at a time.
Clinical Trials Roundup: June 2017
by Marlon Saria
We are pleased to add an Ischemic Stroke study to our clinical trials at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Ongoing trials in quality & outcomes research & brain cancer are actively recruiting. Read more.
PATIENT STORY: A Subdural Hematoma Strikes
by Sharmyn McGraw
Subdural hematomas are a life-threatening condition caused by bleeding in the skull outside the brain. Read about a patient's experience with neurosurgeon, Garni Barkhoudarian, MD.
Introducing A Cancer Survivorship Support Program
by Zara Jethani
Cancer survivors can now have access to more resources for cancer care or post-cancer needs at Providence Saint John’s new survivorship program. Read more.
Cancer Clinical Trials: Pushing the Pace of Progress
by Zara Jethani
Clinical trials are the lifeblood of medical advances. Without these studies, new treatments would simply not emerge. Find out about the clinical trials program at Saint John’s Cancer Institute which has significantly expanded its clinical trials program and expects to have more than 60 trials underway by the end of 2017.
Brain Tumor Awareness Month: May 2017
by Daniel F. Kelly
At the Pacific Brain Tumor Center, we provide comprehensive care for patients with all types of brain tumors, including benign and malignant brain tumors, tumors of the skull base as well as metastatic brain tumors that arise from cancers elsewhere in the body. See more.
Clinical Trials Roundup: May 2017
by Marlon Saria
We are pleased to announce a new clinical trial using the Optune device. Ongoing trials in stroke, quality & outcomes research & brain cancer are actively recruiting. Read more.
Last updated: September 9th, 2019