Cancer
Battling Breast Cancer While Pregnant, New Mom ‘Couldn’t Be More Grateful’ for Hoag
Kelly was busy breastfeeding, working and raising her son Caleb, along with her husband Jeff. Ready for next steps, she was excited to grow her family. When she was just shy of 7 weeks pregnant, Kelly came in to see her OB/Gyn, Lisa Karamardian, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Jeffrey M. Carlton Endowed Chair in Women’s Health in … Read More
Published On: October 6, 2023
Amidst Their Battle with Breast Cancer Two Young Single Moms Forged a Lifelong Friendship at Hoag
Emily Hill was in the middle of her infusion treatment for breast cancer when she heard a young woman talking nearby. She unhooked her IV bag from the pole and walked down the hall of the Hoag Infusion Center in Newport Beach. Peeking her head into the opened doorway of an infusion room, Emily saw … Read More
Published On: October 5, 2023
What to Know about the Cancer that Claimed Jimmy Buffett
Image from Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP This weekend, we lost a beloved musical icon who came to represent a sun-soaked subculture. When Jimmy Buffett lost his four-year battle against Merkel cell carcinoma, the “Margaritaville” singer’s final act was to shed light on this rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. “If caught early, Merkel cell carcinoma has … Read More
Published On: September 8, 2023
Hoag to Offer Technology to Detect Lung Cancer Earlier and More Accurately
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2023) –A new lung cancer screening technology is now available at Hoag Family Cancer Institute in Orange County, empowering physicians with greater accuracy in diagnosing lung cancer earlier, when it is most treatable. Hoag is integrating the Cios Spin imaging equipment with the 3D imaging of Hoag’s Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy … Read More
Published On: September 6, 2023
Hoag Recruits Renowned Physician and Researcher from Dartmouth to Lead Hoag Neuro-Oncology Program
Hoag is proud to announce that Simon Khagi, M.D., F.A.C.P., a renowned, triple board-certified medical oncologist and neuro-oncologist specializing in primary and metastatic brain cancers and spinal cord tumors, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the director of neuro-oncology. Under Dr. Khagi’s leadership, Hoag’s Brain & Spine Tumor program will further its offerings … Read More
Published On: August 30, 2023
Hoag Recruits Renowned Physician and Researcher from Dartmouth to Lead Hoag Neuro-Oncology Program
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 30, 2023) – Hoag is proud to announce that Simon Khagi, M.D., F.A.C.P., a renowned, triple board-certified medical oncologist and neuro-oncologist specializing in primary and metastatic brain cancers and spinal cord tumors, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the director of neuro-oncology. Under Dr. Khagi’s leadership, Hoag’s Brain & … Read More
Published On: August 30, 2023
Hoag Recognized as Highest Ranked Hospital in Orange County for Top-Quality Care by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Rankings
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 1, 2023 — For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Rankings named Hoag the highest ranked hospital in Orange County, the fourth-best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and ninth-best in California. The rankings also included national rankings in two specialty areas and recognition … Read More
Published On: August 11, 2023
Chemical, Mineral or Tinted? Picking a Sunscreen can be Confusing.
Consumers have many choices when it comes to sunscreen, but it can be confusing to know which product to use and how best to wear it. The best sunscreen, experts say, is the one you’ll wear every day. Regular use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen can reduce the risk of skin cancer for many people. In the … Read More
Published On: August 2, 2023
What This Oncologist Is Saying About Sunscreen May Surprise You
With summer upon us and June gloom gone, many are out enjoying the sunshine. “The question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘How can I protect myself from harmful UV rays on sunny days and gloomy days alike?’” Steven Q. Wang, medical director of dermatologic oncology at Hoag Family Cancer Institute said. The answer may … Read More
Published On: August 1, 2023