Blog & Magazines
Covid-19 Vaccine Update for Patients
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 26, 2021
20/20 Vision: The Most Critical Discoveries This Century
Discoveries / October 22, 2020
Lowering the Age For Colorectal Cancer Screening
As colorectal cancer rates steadily increase in people under 50, Cedars-Sinai investigators are seeking out better ways to screen younger adults for the disease. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 14, 2020
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Kenneth Kim
As the Division Director for Gynecologic Oncology and Chair of the Committee for Oversight of Training and Education, Dr. Kenneth Kim brings his expertise and unparalleled experience in the field to Cedars-Sinai. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 07, 2020
The Liver/Cancer Connection
When cancer spreads, the liver is one of its favorite go-to targets. It's the most common site for metastases from cancers of the pancreas and colon. When prostate cancer spreads, it travels to the liver almost 25% of the time. But why? ...
Discoveries / Oct 12, 2020
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Noah Merin
Meet Dr. Noah Merin, hematologist-oncologist in the Cedars-Sinai Blood and Marrow Transplant Program. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and we talked to Dr. Merin to learn more about his field and why there's a need for healthy ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 28, 2020
Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance
Charles Trevino was among the first prostate cancer patients to try active surveillance. Since then, this innovative treatment has become standard protocol. But what is the active surveillance approach? And what happens after a prostate ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 16, 2020
Oral Cancer and HPV: What You Should Know
Human papillomavirus, HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. with an estimated 80 million Americans who have the virus. Most of these infections subside on their own, often without causing any noticeable ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 29, 2020
Cancer Won't Take Away From Kirstin's Positive Attitude
Last year, Kirstin Millard moved across the country to pursue a career in entertainment. The 26-year-old was enjoying her first Los Angeles summer when she was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 04, 2020
Cancer and COVID-19: Q&A With Dr. Dan Theodorescu
While the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is sweeping the globe, many have questions about what it means for them. For cancer patients and their loved ones, the condition might be even more troubling.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 30, 2020
Staying in the Fight: Bobby Clark's Cancer Story
When Bobby Clark was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, the 48-year-old Marine sergeant major drew on his military background for strength to fight it.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 06, 2020
New Clinical Trial at Cedars-Sinai for Active Surveillance of Thyroid Tumors ...
Statistically, the incidence of thyroid cancer has increased worldwide over the past few decades, but researchers are unsure if it's an uptick in the prevalence of thyroid cancer or an increase in detection. A new clinical trial aims to ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 04, 2020
Cancer and Fertility: What You Should Know
Women who have been diagnosed with cancer should know how cancer treatment might impact their fertility. Cedars-Sinai fertility specialist Dr. Erica Wang explains more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 02, 2020
New Research Explores Link Among Diabetes, Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer...
When Type 2 diabetes is the diagnosis, physicians rarely think chronic pancreatitis is the cause. However, chronic pancreatitis may be more prevalent than many doctors think. Investigators at Cedars-Sinai are part of multicenter trials ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 18, 2020
10 Cancer-Fighting ‘Aha’ Moments
Jane Figueiredo, PhD, heads the nation’s largest study on prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer in Latino people. Here, she shares revelations that drive her commitment to fighting cancer disparities in underserved populations.
Discoveries / Feb 18, 2020
Improv After Cancer
Laughter may be the best medicine. The director of Cedars-Sinai's Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship program, Arash Asher, MD, helped create an improv comedy class and is evaluating its benefits to patients.
Discoveries / Jan 20, 2020
Ovarian Cancer Culprits
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai look to pinpoint genes tied to increased ovarian cancer risk. They hope the findings will help identify ways to prevent ovarian cancer from progressing to late, lethal stages.
Discoveries / Jan 20, 2020