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Physician tackles the challenges of pediatric sarcoma
Pediatric sarcomas, which affect the bones and soft tissues of children and teenagers, are among the toughest cancers to treat. Pediatric oncologist Janet Yoon, M.D., is passionately dedicated to...
Children with cancer: Growing up, giving back
Kelly Delaney remembers the bruises. Lots of them. She was 3 years old. Kids that age do tend to run around, fall down and get banged up, so Kelly’s mom...
City of Hope pioneers better strategies for treating seniors
One of William Dale, M.D., Ph.D.'s, first patients at City of Hope was a 90-year old breast cancer survivor who needed help with pain management. She was so impressed...
New group provides support to brain cancer patients, caregivers
Although there has been significant progress in the battle of many cancers, unfortunately, research and treatment to date for brain tumors has been much less successful. A diagnosis of a...
Because words matter: El Concilio reaches out to Latino community
“My parents’ first language is Spanish. I saw them struggle with hospitals.” Marisol Trujillo is describing how, as a child, she’d watch her proud mother and father become frightened and...
Makeup tips from a lipstick angel
We spoke to Amy Holiber, west coast program director for the Lipstick Angels, to get her thoughts on what makeup is safe for patients to use, and which products...
Here’s what you need to do to protect your skin against cancer (infographic)
Click the image above to download the Sun Safety Shopping List infographic Summer is fast approaching — and so is skin cancer season. The skin is the body's largest organ...
Recipes for a healthy New Year: hummus and pita chips
    Lighten up in the new year with this easy and tasty hummus and pita chips recipe. This appetizer, snack or side dish is an excellent healthy alternative to...
Skin care tips from a lipstick angel
Cancer patients have a lot to contend with. The pain and discomfort of treatments, the emotional stress of taking on a life-threatening illness and the fear of not knowing how...
The loneliness of cancer
There’s a painful side effect of cancer that’s rarely spoken about. Loneliness. You may find that friends treat you differently, even stop calling or visiting. Or maybe you feel cut...