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The interdisciplinary team at John Muir Health Cancer Institute recognizes that the treatment of cancer requires a unique approach for each person. Our physicians are regionally recognized and nationally renowned for their work in delivering the most effective treatments for cancer. 

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BREAST CANCER

Charleen Kim, MD, discusses the most common type of cancer in women, breast cancer.

CANCER GENETICS

Margo Thelander, MS, also discusses the primary care providers role as the gate keeper, for patient risk assessment and prevention of disease.

CLINICAL MINUTES: ROBOTIC PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY

Brian Hopkins, MD, looks at the new technology, Robotic Partial Nephrectomy, in the treatment of kidney cancer.

CLINICAL MINUTES: MICROSURGICAL AND RADIOSURGICAL TREATMENT OF METASTATIC TUMORS

George J. Counelis, MD, Medical Director of the Brain Tumor & Neuro-Oncology Program, discusses the technology available within the department's Radiosurgery program - allowing precise treatment for cancer patients.

CLINICAL MINUTES: LUNG CANCER SCREENING

Michaela Straznicka, MD, discusses Lung Cancer Screening as implemented by US the Preventive Services Task Force - including insurance coverage and treatment options dependant on outcome.

CLINICAL MINUTES: TREATING OVARIAN CANCER PATIENTS WITH PARP INHIBITORS

Babak Edraki, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist with John Muir Health explains the latest protocol for ovarian patient treatment.

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Cardiovascular Grand Rounds: Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension

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Designated as one of five foregut mentor sites in the country and the first in California as a Foregut Mentor Site for da Vinci® Xi Surgical System robotic procedures. John Muir Health will host surgeons from across the United States to observe and study robotic-assisted surgeries.

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Nation's First Accredited Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence

Accredited by National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). Very first accredited rectal cancer program by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS).

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Featured Cancer Documents

This white paper explores the treatment of brain and spinal cord cancer which is dependent on the on the tumor’s size, location, and type, as well as the patient’s age and general health.
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Over the weekend of March 12 - 14, 2016, The Medical Imaging staff moved its Walnut Creek mammography services from 1656 North California Boulevard into the new Breast Center located at 133 La Casa Via.
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