Cancer and Oncology

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., claiming more than 130,000 lives each year. Early detection is key to improving survival rates, particularly for non-small cell lung cancer, the most common form of the disease. Unfortunately, lung cancer symptoms often don’t appear until the cancer…

Eisenhower Health has long been dedicated to providing top-tier care for diagnosed breast cancer patients, and now, with the introduction of the Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, their commitment has reached a new level. This clinic is a groundbreaking initiative designed to streamline and enhance breast cancer care, ensuring patients receive…

Both Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Alex Trebeck of Jeopardy! fame lost heroic battles with one of the more deadly cancers known – pancreatic cancer. You may be thinking, if these two high-profile people with seemingly endless resources couldn’t conquer pancreatic cancer, what hope could I or a loved one…

About one in every eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s a sobering statistic which underlines the importance of early detection. Yet it’s not always easy to get the latest information and guidance that you can rely upon. In this edition of Eisenhower’s…

Have you ever experienced GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) symptoms such as heartburn or acid reflux and wondered if you should have someone take a closer look? If you’re experiencing some of the common symptoms of GERD on more than a rare occasion, it’s probably time to get better educated on…

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women, killing more patients than any other cancer. Most people who get lung cancer are smokers. If you or someone you love is or has been a smoker, listening to this audio blog and learning how to take…

U.S. News & World Report announced its prestigious annual hospital rankings and, once again, Eisenhower Health was recognized as #1 in the Inland Empire and #20 in California, placing Eisenhower among the top 5% of hospitals in the state. Eisenhower was also rated High Performing in nine types of care.…

Are we there yet? Well, apparently not: COVID-19 is still with us. Many of us have been postponing important preventative medical procedures—such as a Colonoscopy—waiting for this all to go away. Yet scheduling that Colonoscopy is important: colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death from cancer in the United…

There’s Good News for people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and/or emphysema: The Zephyr Endobronchial Valve. Eisenhower Health is the 1st medical center in Southern California to offer this new lung valve treatment to people suffering from COPD and/or emphysema. The Zephyr Endobronchial Valve is implanted in the…

Genetic cancer counseling and testing can provide “information that is game-changing for a lot of families,” says Lisa Madlensky, PhD, CGC, and Director – Family Cancer Genetics Program at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, referring to the benefits of prevention or early detection for family members. “With…

Of all the cancers affecting men and women, colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. Yet it doesn’t always have to be fatal; timely colonoscopy screening can make the difference in outcomes. Colon cancer is one of the few cancers we can actually…

When asked why it was important for a regional cancer care center to affiliate with a university-level comprehensive cancer care program, Steven Plaxe, MD, Director of Eisenhower’s Lucy Curci Cancer Center, offered this compelling insight into the advantages that this partnership brings to the Eisenhower Health system: What we find is…

“All women are at risk for gynecologic cancer,” says Mark Genesen, MD, a Gynecologic Oncology Surgeon at Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center. Did you know that gynecologic cancer is ANY cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs? Listen and learn – in this audio podcast about cancer of the…

Being HIV-positive was the least of Peter Girardin’s problems. The former corporate executive chef had moved to Cathedral City, California from Cleveland, Ohio in 1999. Diagnosed in 2004, at which time he temporarily came out of retirement to work in the catering department at Eisenhower Health, Girardin became a client…

The benefits of fiber may be relegated to discussions among older adults, but the seriousness of getting enough fiber into one’s diet is a life-long challenge — and one that should get top billing. Many ailments and diseases associated with the digestive system are largely preventable, including the second leading…

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death for both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. Although the disease is rare among people under the age of 45, more people die from lung cancer than from colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. These numbers include…

Hearing the words, “You have cancer,” is one of the most difficult and life-changing things a person could ever experience. Knowing what to expect is daunting at best, and the pending list of appointments, physicians, medications and side effects, not to mention navigating one’s personal life, can be overwhelming. Community…

In health and in sickness, eating well is essential for maintaining proper nutrition. Research has shown a direct correlation between what we eat and how we function. This is especially true for those diagnosed with cancer. In fact, everything we eat and drink has a profound effect on our bodies,…