Sutter Cancer Centers
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- Gurvinder Shaheed, M.D., and patient Amber Small discuss her breast cancer journey. Read the story about Amber's Breast Cancer Journey (opens in a new window)
- Ronald Hsu, M.D., discusses the dangers of acid reflux and the potential for radiofrequency ablation to ward off the development of esophageal cancer when a patient is diagnosed with Barrett’s Esophagus and/or low/high-grade dysplasia. Read the story about acid reflux and the potential for radiofrequency ablation (opens in a new window)
- Vijay Suhag, M.D., shares the risk factors and treatment options for colon cancer, as well as screening types available. Read the column about risk factors and treatment options for colon cancer (opens in a new window)
- Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital achieved a three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer. Read the story about Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital's three-year accreditation (opens in a new window)
- The Breast Cancer Program earned a noteworthy accreditation. Read the story about Sutter's Breast Cancer Program (opens in a new window)
- The BMT Program received an important national accreditation. Read the story about the BMT Program (opens in a new window)
- Patient Adina Rivera needs a bone marrow transplant. The BMT team at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, including Michael Carroll, M.D., is working hard to help her. Watch the story on bone marrow (opens in a new window)
- Amy Beazizo, R.N., expresses her gratitude about a donation made to The Breast Health Center at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Read the story on The Breast Health Center (opens in a new window)
- Mary Pare, R.N., CBCN, participated in the “Live On_Line” portion of the 11 a.m. news on News10 answer questions about breast cancer in light of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read the story on New10's Live On_Line (opens in a new window)
- 10-year anniversary of the prostate seed program at Sutter Roseville and the milestones it has achieved under the direction of Seth Rosenthal, M.D. and Abdo Faddoul. M.D. Read the story on the prostate seed program (opens in a new window)
- Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Brings Look Good...Feel Better Program to the Community. Read the story on the Look Good Feel Better Program (opens in a new window)
- Sutter Cancer Center's Quilt Auction featured on News 10. Read the story on the Quilt Auction (opens in a new window)
- Kim Van Ysseldyk, N.P., provided clinical commentary regarding cancer risk assessment for a Sacramento Magazine story, Overcoming Your Genetics. Read the story on Cancer Risk Assessment (opens in a new window)
- New Sutter Infusion Center Opens to Cancer Patients. Read the story on the new Infusion Center (opens in a new window)
- Brian Naftulin, M.D. and da Vinci prostate cancer surgery featured on KCRA. Watch the story on the da Vinci prostate cancer surgery (opens in a new window)
- Lisa Guirguis, M.D., and Maude Blundell, certified genetics counselor, featured in Stockton Record story about cancer genetic counseling. Read the story on genetic counseling (opens in a new window)
- Amy Beazizo, R.N., clinical manager and breast health nurse, Sutter Cancer Center, featured in Sacramento Magazine. Read the story on Sutter Cancer Center (opens in a new window)
- Stacy D'Andre, M.D., was interviewed on News 10 about surviving colon cancer and colon cancer prevention. Read the story on colon cancer prevention (opens in a new window)
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Roberta was ready for battle. She had run marathons. She had started a business in 1968 that still thrives today. She had played her violin before hundreds of concert goers. She could handle this; this scary diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Or, at least, she decided she would never give in.
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