Articles About cancer
NOV 01, 2018What you need to know about lung cancer screening in Hawaii
If you’re at high risk for lung cancer, it’s important to get a yearly screening test to help you catch cancer early, when treatment will be more effective. ... Read More >
DEC 18, 2017A Northwest member’s Facebook post leads to a cancer diagnosis and recovery
As a professional health and wellness coach, Shelly Gonzales knows that her clients, friends, family, and even strangers look to her Facebook page for inspiration to help them eat right and stay active. One post dramatically changed her life — and potentially others’. ... Read More >
DEC 18, 2017Start the new year by sharing hope
In 2016, Vanessa Hsieh-Park, MD, thought she’d injured her hip while skiing. She hoped stretching, exercise, and physical therapy would solve the problem. ... Read More >
MAR 24, 2017What is testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer occurs when cells that aren’t normal grow out of control in the testicles (testes). It is highly curable, especially when it is found early. ... Read More >
NOV 03, 2016Fighting childhood cancer in Northern California
Even if you’re leading a healthy lifestyle, you or a loved one could be among the more than 1 in 3 people in the United States diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. It’s encouraging to know that Kaiser Permanente specialty care is helping our members with cancer get back to pursuing their dreams. ... Read More >
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SEP 29, 2015Breast cancer: Early detection saves lives
Although the exact cause of breast cancer is not known, most experts agree that there are several factors that increase your risk, such as genetics, age, sex, and race. You can control some ... Read More >
