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For Larry Arvin, a routine physical in 2013 ended with a unique and troubling diagnosis: He had breast cancer. “Initially, I was pretty shocked,” he said. “The fact that nobody really knows what’s going on with men’s breast cancer, that’s the challenge. The serious aspect is the effects of breast cancer when it metastasizes into … Read More

By Lauren Bennett, Ph.D. Like a flower growing in a garden, the human brain benefits from the great outdoors. Nature walks. A jog around the neighborhood. Tai Chi at the park. Studies have found that the aging brain shrinks less when a person spends time outdoors. The same protection against brain shrinkage occurs when a … Read More

Newport Beach, Calif. – (October 29, 2024) – A world leader in breast conservation surgery, Hoag announced it is making a significant contribution to training the next generation of oncoplastic surgeons through the launch of a new Muzzy Family Endowed Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. This is the first fellowship of its kind in the … Read More

We all know regular breast cancer screenings are important, but it’s easy to become confused by the multiple tools and protocols used to detect the disease. Whether you’re new to screenings, or just need a refresher, here are some key insights to help you stay informed. What you (still) need to know about mammograms Mammograms … Read More

You probably know that mammograms are the gold standard for breast cancer detection, and that they save lives. But did you know that about 40% of breast lumps are detected by women during a breast self-exam? In addition to mammograms, breast self-awareness is an important part of breast health. What should you be looking for? … Read More

When Tricia Takasugi first discovered a lump in her breast, she knew she had to act quickly. A close friend, a breast cancer survivor who was treated at Hoag, urged her to seek care without delay. “She said, ‘You cannot wait two months or three months to see a doctor.’” Following that advice, Tricia called … Read More

Innovative treatment option provides hope for those otherwise unable to receive liver cancer treatment NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (October 14, 2024) – Hoag announced today a new technology using ultrasound energy to precisely destroy liver tumors in a single outpatient visit. HistoSonics Edison Histotripsy System is a precise, non-invasive cancer treatment option and the only FDA-approved … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (October 15, 2024) – As part of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hoag joined the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA), a US nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and promote more research for an understudied type of breast cancer, to declare October 15th “Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day.” Invasive … Read More