Women’s Checkup Day and World Ovarian Cancer Day. We spoke with Los Angeles Cancer Network (LACN) physician, Dr. Krisztina Larson to discuss women’s health related to cancer. Dr. Larson is board certified in hematology/medical oncology and offers a wealth of knowledge and support to any patient in her care.
Read MoreIf you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it can be a lot to handle at once. You're going through treatment and figuring out how your life will change. But there's also an abundance of information about what might happen in the future, making it hard to keep up with everything.
Read MoreSkin cancer, or the abnormal growth of skin cells, most commonly develops due to skin exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays, often from sunlight.
Read MoreThis Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, let's raise awareness and encourage men to actively lookout for signs of cancer and prioritize their testicular health.
Read MoreIt's especially hard for those fighting cancer and undergoing treatments to keep their stress in check. However, it's essential to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health. So the team has some great tips for you.
Read MoreApril is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month. It’s important to raise awareness about disparities in our healthcare system. Minorities are often more likely to get diagnosed and die from certain types of cancers than Caucasians, and there are a few different reasons for this. We spoke with Dr. Rachel Kyung and Dr. Lasika Seneviratne to get more information. Dr. Kyung takes a special interest in oncologic care within the minority population, especially with east Asian & Hispanic populations, since she is Korean in heritage and speaks both Korean & Spanish.
Read MoreWith the right information and knowledge, Colorectal Cancer can be spotted early on, increasing your survival rate. So at LACN, we'd like to clear up any misconceptions when it comes to colon cancer:
Read MoreDid you know that there are an estimated 3 million people affected by bleeding disorders? With March being Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, here's everything you should know about the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and more.
Read MoreKidney cancer is a disease that most often starts in the kidneys.
Read MoreMyeloma Action Month occurs every year in March to encourage people to take action that will impact the myeloma community.
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