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Patient Story: Paying It Forward
Inspired by his ambulatory surgery center and care from Dr. Chester Griffiths, a patient pays it forward in his community.
Patient Story: When A Pimple Was Actually Skin Cancer
In this incredible story about a remarkable patient, which aired on “The Doctors”, what looked like a tiny pimple on a patient’s nose, turned out to be a very deeply seated cancer. Her dermatologist referred her to Dr. Kian Karimi. What happened next will shock you.
Patient Story: Making an Impact in Glioblastoma Treatment
The research arm at Pacific Neuroscience Institute confronts some of medicine’s biggest brain tumor challenges. Read this story about glioblastoma and the innovative clinical trial treatment a patient received.
The Pituitary Tumor That Changed A Life: Cushing’s Disease
A former pituitary tumor patient joins forces with the Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center to bring awareness to Cushing's disease and other pituitary tumor-related syndromes. Read about Sharmyn McGraw's 7-year journey.
Dealing with Hemifacial Spasm
Hemifacial spasm is a medical condition characterized by involuntary twitching of the muscles of facial expression affecting one side of the face. Read about a patient's experience in dealing with this condition.
The Importance of Cushing’s Disease Awareness
The root cause of many hormonal imbalances is a small pea-size gland, the pituitary, sitting at the base of the brain, which often houses the tiniest of tumors. Patient advocate, Sharmyn McGraw raises awareness for the debilitating and often over-looked Cushing’s disease.
A New Beginning: Patient with Hemifacial Spasm Finds Relief after 30 Years
A professional French horn player's hemifacial spasms were interfering with his life for over 30 years. Find out how his treatment at Pacific Neuroscience Institute lead to his journey of success.
When a Fall Turns Into a Race Against Time
What started out as a normal night in a retired nurse's life quickly turned into a race against time. Read about how a small fall landed this patient in the hospital and in the OR for emergency brain surgery.
PATIENT STORY: One Person, One Cancer
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.
PATIENT STORY: A Subdural Hematoma Strikes
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.
Last updated: May 24th, 2017