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Patient Stories | February 1, 2010
The Power of Love Helps 90-Year-Old Man Survive Cancer
Scripps Health patient John Sachs was motivated to overcome bladder cancer by a promise, at age 80, to offer his new bride 20 years of marriage.
Scripps in the News | December 3, 2009
Dr. William Stanton Discusses Mammogram Guidelines On KUSI News
Scripps oncologist William Stanton, MD, discusses the 2009 mammogram guidelines in an interview with KUSI News.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2009
Aztec Basketball Coach Rebounds From Cancer
San Diego State University Aztecs basketball coach Steve Fisher underwent a successful minimally invasive robotic surgery procedure for prostate cancer.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2009
Advice at Speaker Series Results in Man's Early Cancer Detection
Attending a Scripps presentation, Vytas Tarulis decided to book the colonoscopy that would eventually lead to the detection of a pre-cancerous polyp.
News Releases | November 24, 2009
Scripps Supports Existing ‘Gold Standard’ Guidelines for Screening Mammograms
After review of proposed guidelines for breast cancer screening, Scripps recommends women continue to follow guidelines supported by American Cancer Society.
Scripps in the News | September 17, 2009
Scripps Patient & Oncologist Collaborate to Battle Prostate Cancer
Former athlete John Tassi credits his recovery from prostate cancer to the doctors at Scripps in a 2009 interview with NBC 7/39 News.
News Releases | September 1, 2009
Scripps Polster Breast Care Center Receives Prestigious Accreditation
The Polster Breast Care Center at Scripps Memorial La Jolla was granted full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers in 2009.
Scripps in the News | August 23, 2009
New Study Could Alter Approach to Breast Cancer Prevention
A new research study at Scripps Health could potentially pave the way for a more individualized approach to women’s breast cancer screenings.
Scripps in the News | August 11, 2009
Genetic Breast Cancer Study May Lead to Personalized Screenings
A 2009 study by Scripps Health could pave the way for a more individualized approach to breast cancer screening based on a woman's genes.
Patient Stories | May 14, 2009
Scripps Green Hospital Offers New Breast Imaging Tool
Scripps Health patient Joan B. relied on breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) to clarify unclear mammography results after surviving breast cancer.