UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Clemons Family Infusion Terrace at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building provides #cancerpatients a serene setting and expansive view of the San Joaquin Marsh Reserve. “Providing a healing and comforting environment is crucial in #cancercare,” says the center’s physician-in-chief, Dr. Emad Elquza. Since opening this summer, we have provided over 1,000 infusions at UCI Health –Irvine. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3LHUcbM

A genetic test gave doctors a clue that an innovative immunotherapy drug might combat Linda Kiel's late-stage abdominal #cancer. In a matter of weeks, she was eating, feeling better and soon gained strength to begin cycling again. "I was supposed to die six months after my stage IV cancer diagnosis,” says the 75-year-old Mission Viejo resident. “I’m still here a year later, thanks to #UCIHealth. And I not only have more time, but very high-quality time. I’m living for the moment and I’m very grateful.” Learn more at https://bit.ly/40YAnpu

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Key imperatives guided the planning and design for UCI Health — Irvine: creating a sustainable, all-electric campus and a calming atmosphere to promote healing. Learn more at https://bit.ly/48ePyfZ

In recognition of #LungCancerAwarenessMonth and the #GreatAmericanSmokeout, #UCIHealth encourages those at risk for lung cancer speak with their primary care physician about eligibility for screening. Learn about our #lungcancer screening services at https://bit.ly/3wiQrBb ------------------------------------------ En reconocimiento al #mesdeconcienciasobreelcancerdepulmon y al #grandíadenofumar, #ucihealth anima a aquellos en riesgo de cáncer de pulmón a hablar con su médico de atención primaria sobre su elegibilidad para los exámenes de detección. Obtenga más información sobre nuestros servicios de detección de cáncer de pulmón en https://bit.ly/3wiQrBb ------------------------------------------ ?? t? ch?c #ThángNh?nTh?cV?UngTh?Ph?i và #TheGreatAmericanSmokeout, #UCIHealth khuy?n khích nh?ng ng??i có nguy c? m?c b?nh ung th? ph?i nói chuy?n v?i bác s? gia ?ình c?a h? v? ?i?u ki?n sàng l?c. Tìm hi?u thêm v? d?ch v? sàng l?c #UngTh?Ph?i t?i https://bit.ly/3wiQrBb

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Your journey through cancer deserves compassionate support every step of the way. Join us at the UCI Health Cancer Nutrition Support Group, where we prioritize your well-being through tailored nutrition discussions. From empowering pre-treatment strategies to post-care recovery, we're here to guide you and your caregivers. Register for this free virtual gathering held every second Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Zoom. https://bit.ly/3Y00QQr

Bransby Whitton knows how important comfort and convenience can be for #cancer patients undergoing treatment. That’s why the #NewportBeach resident is enthusiastic about the new Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCI Health — Irvine, just a few miles from his home. For patients like Whitton, the Irvine center will mean more time at home and less time sitting in traffic — a prescription for a speedy recovery. Learn more at https://bit.ly/471y4ms

Endometrial #cancer has risen dramatically in recent years among women under 40, baffling reproductive health experts. #UCIHealth gynecologists compared two decades of data and now report that the alarming increase among younger women is strongly correlated with soaring #obesity rates. They are calling for a concerted campaign to educate women and their doctors about the risk obesity poses for developing #endometrial adenocarcinoma. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3YE3QlC

When #cancer began to invade her bones and liver, Barbara Cortez turned to a trusted medical oncologist, Dr. Mohammadbagher Ziari. After four years on a targeted therapy drug to combat stage IV #breastcancer, she has no evidence of the disease in her body. Cortez, now 52, was 7 years old when her mother passed from the same disease. "When my mother died in 1979, there was absolutely nothing for her,” she says. “This last medication was a gamechanger for me. I wouldn’t have had that opportunity if not for Dr. Ziari." Learn more at https://bit.ly/4envERn