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What are the stages of lung cancer?

We often hear a “stage” number referred to in connection with lung cancer. What does that number mean and why is it important?

The legacy of a beloved volunteer

Minnie Price dedicated 58 years of her life volunteering at Sharp Memorial Hospital’s gift shop, and her legacy will always be remembered.

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Surgeon uses AI to share innovations worldwide

When a scheduling conflict prevented Dr. Richard Santore from attending a conference in China, he turned to AI to help him find a solution.

From no symptoms to an unexpected cancer diagnosis

Dana Weinstein, 64, has no relatives with pancreatic cancer. In 2023, she was shocked to learn she had pancreatic cancer, as she also had no symptoms.

After health challenges, local man receives a heart

After living with an LVAD — a mechanical pump used to support a heart too weak to pump on its own — for years, Paul finally received a new heart.

Are lung cancer symptoms the same for men and women?

Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women, but fatigue may be a more common symptom of the disease in women.

Kathy Rodriguez of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

New technology repairs a woman’s hernia (video)

A robotic surgical procedure to repair hernias allows a woman to return home to her family with minimum downtime.

How to recognize the signs of breast cancer

Regular mammograms are vital. But you can be your own best health advocate by also knowing the signs of breast cancer and taking action when needed.

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