Can a CT Scan Detect Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among men and women in the U.S. And for those with a history of smoking, the risk is significantly higher: People ...

Sep 20, 2022 - Cancer More

Breast Cancer Screening: What You Need To Know

The risk of breast cancer is real —1 in 8 women will develop it during their lifetimes — but with early detection through annual screening, the ...

Jun 6, 2022 - Cancer More

Men’s Health Month: Prevention and screenings you need

Research shows that working-aged men are less likely to visit the doctor regularly than working-aged women. In fact, one study found that 55% of men ...

Jun 1, 2021 - Cancer More

A Time to Heal Program Supports Cancer Survivors

The Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center at Adventist Health St. Helena is beginning the next session for its cancer survivors support group. A Time to Heal is ...

May 20, 2021 - Cancer More

Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center Accredited By The Commission On Cancer Of the American College of Surgeo ...

Adventist Health St. Helena cancer program earns national accreditation The Commission on Cancer (Coc), a quality program of the American College of ...

May 5, 2021 - Cancer More

Don’t want to get your colonoscopy? These two doctors urge you to think again

Colon cancer prevention is all about screenings. And although many people shy away from getting their colonoscopy, it’s a crucial component of taking ...

Mar 25, 2021 - Cancer More

Colon cancer prevention: Why you need to get your colonoscopy

Colon cancer prevention is all about screenings. And although many people shy away from getting their colonoscopy, it’s a crucial component of taking ...

Mar 1, 2021 - Cancer More

The Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center recognized for enhancing the quality of life in Bakersfield

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce hosts the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards annually. It’s a way to honor the people, places, businesses and ...

Nov 12, 2020 - Cancer More

Breast Cancer Awareness: Five ways to screen for breast cancer at home

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), is the most common cancer found in women. One of ...

Oct 3, 2020 - Cancer More