Joe Vedder Fought to Walk On His Own Again
"For months, all I'd heard from doctors were the medical reasons they couldn't help me."
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 26, 2018
Climbing Beyond Cancer
At her first chemo session, Elizabeth Shatzkin swore she'd be so strong & healthy in 5 years that she'd go ice climbing.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 10, 2018
Patient's Costumes Raise Spirits During Chemo Recovery
Kim Tronic was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. To fight the despair of her ovarian cancer diagnosis, Kim wore themed costumes and bright wigs to her chemo sessions.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 14, 2018
New Smidt Heart Institute Announced at Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is pleased to announce a $50 million gift from Eric and Susan Smidt and The Smidt Foundation to create the Smidt Heart Institute at the Los Angeles hospital.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 13, 2018
Triple Organ Transplant Patient Inspires Many Others
Doctors told Jim Stavis he wouldn't live past 50. At 63, he's using his experience to inspire others.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 29, 2018
Prosthetic Leg Brings New Life to Former LAPD Officer
Chris Rowles was living with a traditional socket prosthetic after losing his left leg and moving around started to become difficult. After undergoing a two-part procedure, he has ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 09, 2018
Finding Freedom with Prosthetics
Amputation and a prosthetic gave snowboarder Brett Botelho the freedom he longed for.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 01, 2018
Cancer Patient Robert Rabbin: Acceptance Doesn't Mean Giving U...
Robert Rabbin's cancer prognosis was six months - four years ago. With help from Cedars-Sinai, his cancer is now stable. See his advice to other patients.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 25, 2017
Volunteer Gives Back After Beating Leukemia
After years of treatment at Cedars-Sinai, Ben Pearson's leukemia was in remission. He's now a hospital volunteer and hopes to become an oncologist.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 25, 2017
Orthopedic Surgery Patient Story - Robin Wilson
In 2016, Cedars-Sinai's Dr. Paiement replaced Robin Wilson's knee cap and femur. Now, her leg and knee to have a full range of motion.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 23, 2017
Photographing the Path Through Cancer
Cat Gwynn was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2013. She's now a thriving, published author following treatment at Cedars-Sinai. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 14, 2017
Devoted Nurse Practitioner Advances Education
Education assistance has allowed Gabriela Valencia Nakano to provide more advanced care to her patients.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 16, 2017
Sobriety Saved Ron's Liver and His Life
Ron had to quit drinking before doctors could perform a lifesaving surgery.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 08, 2017
One Nurse's Deep Connection with Cancer Patients
Efigenia Viola remembers the moment she decided to become a nurse. During a routine physical for all new employees at Cedars-Sinai, an X-ray revealed a nodule in Efigenia's lung.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 01, 2017
From Superman to Iron Man After Spine Surgery
A year after the 13-hour surgery to correct his three spine conditions, 28-year-old Montanan Bobby Vinson is all smiles.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 26, 2017
