Cedars-Sinai Blog
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Taryne Imai
Meet Cedars-Sinai thoracic surgeon Dr. Taryne Imai! As a thoracic surgeon, she's primarily focused on helping patients fighting cancer in the chest and lungs.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 19, 2021
The Evolution of Lung Cancer Surgery
Dr. Soukiasian has witnessed firsthand the massive shifts in how lung cancer is treated—and has been a pioneer in innovative surgical treatments for lung cancer.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 17, 2021
The Untapped Potential of Stem Cells
It's been 40 years since the first embryonic stem cells were cultivated from mice. Decades later, the applications of regenerative medicine are blossoming. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 22, 2021
Using IPSCs to make new CART-T Cells
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are using healthy donor cells to create a bank of CAR T-cells that can function in thousands of patients. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 19, 2021
Research into Predicting Cancer
Everyone has BRCA genes that typically protect against cancer, while some people inherit mutated versions of the genes that increase their cancer risk.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 19, 2021
Mammograms, Ultrasounds and MRIs: What's the Difference?
Breast cancer strikes an estimated 280,000 women each year—and some of these individuals will receive the diagnosis more than once. The key to effectively battling the disease: early diagnosis. Mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs can help.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 08, 2021
The Long Path to Bone Marrow Transplantation
Cathy Griffin shares her journey to the lifesaving bone marrow transplant that addressed her leukemia at Cedars-Sinai. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 23, 2021
Pediatric Cancer Patients Inspire Through Their Art
The "Shutterbugs Gallery" features photos from 11 photographers ranging in age from 6-18 years old and will be on display through the month of September in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 16, 2021
Weigh All the Options Before Choosing Prostate Cancer Treatment
When compared by cure rate, radiation therapy and surgery are equally effective treatments for prostate cancer. Radiation Oncologist Benjamin King encourages patients to hear from all the experts before making decisions about treatment.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 09, 2021
Ovarian Cancer: The Whispering Cancer
With few symptoms and no way to screen, ovarian cancer is sometimes called the forgotten cancer or the whispering cancer. Dr. Kenneth Kim, director of Gynecologic Oncology at Cedars-Sinai. discusses what you need to know about the disease.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 02, 2021
Novel Approaches to Immunotherapy and Precision Medicine
There is virtually no brain cancer that Jeremy Rudnick, MD, refuses to take on. From breakthrough clinical trials of brain tumor vaccines to molecular targeted therapy, Rudnick’s patients benefit from the latest cutting-edge innovation.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Johnny Chang
Dr. Johnny Chang is a hematologist-oncologist at Cedars-Sinai Cancer of Tarzana. Dr. Chang is known for taking the time to really get to know his patients—and their pets. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 04, 2021
Radiation: Your Questions Answered
The concept of radiation in medicine is a mystery. Doctors use radiation for diagnostic and treatment purposes in healthcare, but how does it do more good than harm? We asked a Cedars-Sinai specialist to explain. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 06, 2021