Beating Breast Cancer

One year after what she thought was her final breast cancer surgery, Devon Steigerwald adopted a shelter dog. She hadn’t planned to come home with a ...

Nov 17, 2022 More

Strength and Resilience Through Cancer Diagnosis

In January 2020, Kristy Montero had her first mammogram. When the results were negative, the now 45-year-old says she was relieved. But just a year ...

Nov 14, 2022 More

What Happens After a Mastectomy?

For some women with breast cancer, a necessary part of treatment is the removal of one or both breasts, called a mastectomy. While this lifesaving ...

Nov 10, 2022 More

How Rescheduling A Delayed Mammogram Saved A Life

After delaying her annual mammogram, a rescheduled screening saved Dolores Gallegos’ life. Dolores Gallegos has always been vigilant about her yearly ...

Nov 9, 2022 More

Next-level Breast Cancer Screening with 3D Mammograms

The risk of breast cancer is real — 1 in 8 women will develop it — but with early detection, the disease is treatable and survivable. And 3D ...

Nov 8, 2022 More

Should you be screened for lung cancer?

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it a good time to talk about yearly screening for lung cancer with your primary care provider. ...

Oct 20, 2022 More

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 More

Coronavirus and cancer: What you should know

The coronavirus pandemic is worrisome enough. A history of cancer just makes COVID-19 much more concerning. That’s because having cancer now or in the ...

Aug 3, 2020 More

All About Survivorship

According to the American Cancer Society, the latest statistics from 2019 indicate there are nearly 17 million Americans that are cancer survivors. ...

Jul 31, 2020 More

Meet Ellie, Cancer Care Center Social Worker

Cancer care means more than just trying to cure disease—it’s a whole-person process that can bring a lot of physical, emotional and relational ...

Mar 20, 2020 More

Colorectal Cancer 101: What You Need to Know

Colorectal cancer is diagnosed in about 140,000 patients annually in the United States, with twice as many people receiving a diagnosis of colon ...

Mar 16, 2020 More

Art therapy at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley brings comfort and healing to cancer patients

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 (Ukiah, CA) – Battling cancer can be one of the toughest challenges of a person's life. To help the healing process, ...

Feb 27, 2020 More

Getting AHEAD of cancer: Three women, three stories

The Adventist Health Early All-Around Detection (AHEAD) program enables patients to identify their risk of hereditary cancer syndrome and helps those ...

Oct 23, 2019 More

Breast Cancer Q & A with Lance Ludington, MD, General Surgeon

Dr. Ludington has over 30 years of surgical experience, performing a wide range of procedures, including breast cancer surgeries. Not every general ...

Oct 23, 2019 More

The advantages of 3D mammography

Too many of us have either had or know someone who's battled breast cancer. In healthcare, doctors are fighting back against the disease with advances ...

Oct 7, 2019 More

Surviving and thriving with breast cancer

To see Jennifer Hennick today — young, vibrant, enjoying a milestone in her nursing career at Adventist Health Bakersfield and bringing together other ...

Oct 3, 2019 More

Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center Welcomes New Medical Director, Ari Umutyan, MD

Adventist Health St. Helena proudly welcomes new medical director, Ari Umutyan, MD, to the Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center . A long-time physician in Napa ...

Jul 18, 2019 More

How CancerIQ helps Adventist Health identify high-risk patients to reduce hereditary cancer deaths

As an OB-GYN, Dr. Candace Westgate has those days when she must deliver bad news—a cancer diagnosis—to a patient. But in recent years, some of those ...

Jul 3, 2019 More

Women Bond Through Cancer Treatment

Women Bond Through Cancer Treatment Carol Roth was frightened and sad when she walked into the Diana J. White Cancer Center at Adventist Health Sonora ...

Jan 15, 2019 More

Flower crowns of victory

To see Jennifer Hennick today – young, vibrant, enjoying a milestone in her nursing career and bringing together other young women on a weekday ...

Oct 25, 2018 More

10 breast cancer facts you did not know

Do your breast self-exams and get your mammogram. That’s all you need to remember when it comes to breast cancer, right? Not quite. Knowing the facts ...

Oct 17, 2018 More

A Helping Hand After a Cancer Diagnosis

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? Treatment and improved quality of life are possible. Every cancer diagnosis is different, as is ...

Oct 12, 2018 More

Inspired by your courage

Women are winning the battle against breast cancer every year. It’s estimated that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In ...

Oct 1, 2018 More

"We Remember" Cancer Tribute Event August 28, 2018

Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC) invites the community to an event honoring those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. The event is being ...

Aug 9, 2018 More

Diana J. White Cancer Institute is QOPI Certified

Nearly 500 community members and Adventist Health Sonora staff attended the ribbon-cutting celebration at the new Health Pavilion and Diana J. White ...

Apr 30, 2018 More

Bowlin' For Your Colon!

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Adventist Health Sonora is inviting the community to Bowlin’ For Your Colon for an evening of ...

Mar 14, 2018 More

Tillamook Regional Medical Center receives funding for Step It Up! Tillamook Cancer Survivors Progra ...

Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC) received $15,000 from the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Community Partnership Program to implement a Step It ...

Mar 1, 2018 More

Knowledge is power: January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

We may think of January as our kick-off to healthy diets, regular workout routines and sticking to our resolutions , but did you know that it’s also ...

Jan 30, 2018 More

Be aware: How often should you be performing breast self-exams?

For decades, the recommendation for women was to perform breast self-exams once a month beginning at age 18. But according to the American College of ...

Oct 24, 2017 More

Community Members Can Learn if They Are at Risk for Hereditary Cancer

Adventist Health St. Helena is now offering genetic testing services at several of its affiliated clinics. St. Helena, CA – Approximately 5-10% of all ...

Oct 24, 2017 More

Breast cancer treatment: Know your options

After the initial shock of a breast cancer diagnosis, often comes this question: How can I beat it? The answer is as unique as you are. It depends on ...

Oct 16, 2017 More

Breast cancer: What is my risk?

Like most women, you may find yourself wondering now and then: What are my chances of getting breast cancer? There's no better time than ...

Sep 29, 2017 More

Adventist Health Sonora Gala Raises Money for Local Cancer Patients

Adventist Health Sonora will hold its 17th Annual Joie de Vie Gala at Ironstone Vineyards on Sunday, September 17, 2017. All proceeds from the benefit ...

Jul 27, 2017 More

Subaru Donates Blanket to Cancer Patients at Adventist Health Feather River

A local car dealership is giving back to cancer patients in Paradise. Courtesy Subaru and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society partnered to give blankets ...

Jul 6, 2017 More

80% by 2018

Adventist Health is proud to support the 80% by 2018 initiative from the American Cancer Society. This program aims to prevent 203,000 deaths from ...

Jun 5, 2017 More

Colorectal cancer: 7 candid questions about screening

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Still, a lot of people don’t talk to their doctors about it. And let’s be ...

Mar 28, 2017 More

SJCH’s Breast Center Receives ACR’s Center of Excellence Designation

BAKERSFIELD, CA—OCTOBER 25, 2016— The Breast Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) announced that it has been designated as a Breast Imaging ...

Oct 25, 2016 More

St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake’s 3D Mammography Service Sees First Patient

Clearlake, Calif.—St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake has brought the latest breast cancer screening technology to Clearlake. With the hospital’s new ...

Jun 13, 2016 More

Strengthening Our Services

Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC) has begun conducting a survey within our community of individuals who have been diagnosed or treated for ...

May 23, 2016 More

Beam There Done That Bringing Light Side to Radiation Therapy

Sonora Regional Cancer Center is proud to offer comprehensive cancer services, including an Elekta Infinity™ linear accelerator with 3-D image ...

Mar 29, 2016 More

The Burn Center at SJCH Remains Committed to Our Community

BAKERSFIELD, CA—MARCH 14, 2016— For the last 7 years, San Joaquin Community Hospital has provided high quality and compassionate care to nearly 3000 ...

Mar 15, 2016 More

Hope: Helping Your Immune System Fight Cancer

National Cancer Survivors Day is Sunday, June 7. For more information, visit ncsd.org. I vividly remember taking a course in college during which an ...

May 29, 2015 More

The Cancer Threat You May Not Know About

What does the most common sexually transmitted infection have to do with cancer in the throat and mouth area? The answer is: much more than you might ...

May 15, 2015 More

Cancer Center Invites Community Members to Spring Survivorship Celebration

Ridge area cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend the Spring Cancer Survivor Celebration event on May 28, 2015 at Bille Park (the ...

May 7, 2015 More

PET/CT Imaging Now Available Five Days Per Week

After providing PET/CT services one day per week for several years, Sonora Regional Medical Center is now proud to offer this important diagnostic ...

May 4, 2015 More

Cancer Inspiration Wall Provides Hope to the Community

UKIAH, CA ¬-- Getting a cancer diagnosis is not easy to hear. Thankfully, there is hope -- hope that can be found through the experience of others, ...

Mar 11, 2015 More

Video: An inside look at White Memorial Medical Center's Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center

An inside look at White Memorial Medical Center's Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center. We would like to thank the brave women that helped us put ...

Mar 3, 2015 More

Fight Against Cancer: You're Not Alone

HANFORD – A support group is being offered by Adventist Health / Breast Care Center for patients dealing with all types of cancer to let them know ...

Feb 6, 2015 More

SJCH Becomes First in Kern County to Provide a New Minimally Invasive Procedure for Cancer Patients

DECEMBER, 2014 (BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA) – San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) continues to make history by becoming the first hospital in the Kern ...

Dec 8, 2014 More

La Opinion features White Memorial's Dr. Sheri Marquez in an article about thyroid cancer.

Buen pronóstico La buena noticia es que el de tiroides es uno de los cánceres que se tratan con éxito según su tipo y tiempo de detección. Otra buena ...

Oct 24, 2014 More

Cancer Treatment and Infusion Center Welcomes Hematologist and Oncologist Jennifer Choate, MD

Ukiah, CA – The Cancer Treatment and Infusion Center, which opened its doors this August at the Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center, is pleased to ...

Sep 12, 2014 More

UV Safety

Exercising Outdoors? Protect Yourself! There are few things as enjoyable as taking a walk or a jog on a beautiful summer day. It just makes exercising ...

Jun 30, 2014 More

Cancer Center Invites Community Members to Spring Survivorship Celebration

Ridge area cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend the Spring Celebration of Life event on May 29, 2014 at Bille Park (the lower ...

May 2, 2014 More

Local Artist Teaches Cancer Survivors Expression Through Art

Paradise, Calif . – The Feather River Hospital Cancer Center is proud to announce a partnership with local artist, Christine Mac Shane. Christine is ...

Apr 16, 2014 More

SJCH Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Going Pink & ACS Cancer Center Team to Participate in ...

San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) is proud to recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month by partnering with Links for Life to ...

Oct 1, 2013 More

Patients now receiving faster, precise radiotherapy at SJCH's AIS Cancer Center; New Technique Under ...

The AIS Cancer Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) has begun treating cancer patients using the new TrueBeam system from Varian Medical ...

Aug 12, 2013 More

Local Cancer Center Doctor Weighs In On 'Good Morning America' Co-Anchor's Most Recent Health Crisis

After a six-month recovery following a stem cell transplant to treat a blood disorder, Robin Roberts of ABC television’s “Good Morning America” ...

Feb 25, 2013 More

SJCH Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Going Pink and ACS Cancer Center Team to Participate in ...

San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) is proud to recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month by partnering with Links for Life to ...

Sep 27, 2012 More

Local Hospitals Unite for $20,000 Joint Donation to Wendy Wayne Scholarship Fund

In the same spirit of unity Wendy Wayne was so well known for, San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) and Dignity Health-Mercy and Memorial Hospitals ...

Sep 24, 2012 More

San Joaquin Community Hospital Announces $2 Million Donation From Advanced Industrial Services (AIS)

Marking the largest financial gift ever made to San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH), it was announced on Thursday morning that the new Cancer Center ...

Sep 6, 2012 More

Dr. Oscar Streeter Named Medical Director for the Cancer Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital

Oscar E. Streeter, Jr., MD, FACRO, has been named the medical director for The Cancer Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH). Dr. Streeter ...

Jul 12, 2012 More

San Joaquin Community Hospital Introduces the Da Vinci Surgical System to Bakersfield

San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) has purchased Kern County’s first da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System to enhance operating room capabilities beyond ...

Jun 25, 2012 More

Final Beam Set to be Raised to Complete Cancer Center Structure

San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) invites the entire community to participate in a true milestone for the building of its new Cancer Center. ...

Feb 24, 2012 More

SJCH Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) is proud to recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month by partnering with Links for Life to ...

Oct 3, 2011 More

SJCH To Build Full-Service Cancer Center

The big surprise announcement at San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) was revealed in front of hundreds of local dignitaries, community members and ...

May 17, 2011 More

31 Stories in 31 Days - Breast Cancer Awareness

KERO ABC23 and San Joaquin Community Hospital are looking for your inspirational story for our upcoming breast cancer awareness campaign called “31 ...

Aug 31, 2009 More

Howard Memorial Hospital Combats Breast Cancer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 31, 2009 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707) 456-3101 Willits - During the ...

Mar 31, 2009 More