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Hoag Selects Accomplished Oncologist as Director of Hoag Melanoma Program
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 23, 2022 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today that Thomas N. Wang, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S., a prominent researcher and nationally recognized author, has been named medical director of the Hoag Melanoma/Advanced Skin Cancer Program. Dr. Wang comes to Hoag after spending the previous 15 years at the University of Alabama … Read More
Published On: February 14, 2022
Hoag Physician Named President of the American College of Nuclear Medicine
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., January 27, 2022 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today that the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) has elected Gary Ulaner, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.N.M., James & Pamela Muzzy Endowed Chair in Molecular Imaging and Therapy and director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, as its 2022-2023 … Read More
Published On: January 27, 2022
Nurse ‘Navigates’ Her Father to Pain-Free Living
When Charlotte Davis’s dad complained about his back, the Hoag Spine Center nurse navigator knew two things: 1. The pain must be really bad for her active father to mention it and 2. Burak Ozgur, M.D., would be able to help. “We were at dinner, and I told her I was scared to death of … Read More
Published On: January 7, 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial Patient Partners with Hoag to Take Control of His Health
“I think about Jon every day,” Ruud said. “I feel lucky, in a way, to be part of this trial.” Not a day goes by that Olav Ruud doesn’t think about Jon Engen. Ruud befriended the three-time Olympian cross country racer years ago, bonding over their shared first language, Norwegian, and their love of … Read More
Published On: September 13, 2021
When an ER Doctor Battled Cancer During the Pandemic, She Turned to Hoag
“I feel so blessed. Hoag has been such an amazing place to receive care.” At the height of the pandemic, people across the nation stood outside their homes, banging pots and pans and cheering to show their deep appreciation for health care workers. Meanwhile, one of those health care workers sat in a recovery … Read More
Published On: September 13, 2021
Sandi’s Story
When Sandi Benson was diagnosed with lung cancer, she was not afraid. That’s partly because of who she is – a positive, resilient and innate fighter with a spiritual resolve that leaves her at-ease when life throws a curve ball. But it’s also because of where she would take on the No. 1 cancer killer of … Read More
Published On: May 10, 2021
Hoag Saved Both Our Lives
After I was diagnosed at age 27, Hoag found a genetic mutation, and tested my family. Hoag enrolled my dad in their surveillance program and found early stage pancreatic cancer. Thankfully they were able to treat it before it advanced.
Published On: April 17, 2021
Glioblastoma Patient to Hoag: ‘You Made My Year’
“After a year, I sent Dr. Louis a thank you note,” Bernd said. “He told me I made his day. I told him, ‘You made my year.’”
Published On: December 28, 2020
Lung Cancer Survivor Feels Connected to Hoag
“I was impressed with his expertise with robotic surgery,” she said. “I thought, ‘This is good. I can stay right here and be treated at Hoag.’”
Published On: November 23, 2020
‘How Does One Live a Good Life?’
“I think Mr. Hoag was the nicest person, and the kindest person, in the whole world,” Cristina said.
Published On: October 23, 2020