Saint John's Cancer Institute (formerly John Wayne Cancer Institute) at Providence

New Dietary Clinical Trial for Glioblastoma | Principal Investigator, Akanksha Sharma, MD, Leads DIET2TREAT Study for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Patients. “If you have been diagnosed with gliobastoma within the past 2 months and have not started standard-of-care, you may qualify to participate in this new trial.” –Akanksha Sharma, MD. Learn more about the DIET2TREAT Study and download the PDF flyer: NEWS: https://lnkd.in/gc8YB8_n #glioblastoma #pacificneuroscienceinstitute #saintjohnscancerinstitute #DIET2TREAT

The Borstein Family Melanoma Program at Saint John’s Cancer Institute and the Melanoma Research Foundation invite you to an in-depth discussion titled "Together Against Melanoma – A Patient and Caregiver Symposium on Research, Education, Hope, and Healing." This year’s event will be held at the RAND Corporation, a government facility located at the intersection of Main Street and Civic Center Drive in Santa Monica. Virtual attendance is also available on ZOOM. Saturday, October 26th 2024 From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST Held at the RAND in Santa Monica 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3208 The event will include a complimentary breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. To join us, please visit our registration page, where you can explore this year’s lineup of speakers, their insightful topics, and details on the venue.* For in-person attendance, click here: https://lnkd.in/gE7hfFac For virtual attendance (ZOOM), click here: https://lnkd.in/gTMhW66z For additional information regarding attendee requirements at RAND Corporation, click here: https://lnkd.in/g3cbX5BA *Speakers and topics may change. Please check our registration page for details. A government-issued ID is required upon entry to RAND for in-person attendance. Program Directors: Richard Essner, MD, FACS Professor of Surgical Oncology Co-Director, The Borstein Family Melanoma Program Saint John’s Cancer Institute Kim Margolin, MD, FACP, FASCO Medical Director, The Borstein Family Melanoma Program Saint John’s Cancer Institute #melanomaawareness @melanomasymposium #saintjohnscancerinstitute #melanomaresearchfoundation

Fellows of The Donald L. Morton Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Urologic Oncology Fellowship, and Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship celebrate among mentors, peers, and supporters at their 2024 graduation ceremony. “Our fellows are leading cancer programs nationally and presenting all over the world.” - Dr. Ora Gordon. Learn more on our blog and watch the full-length program sponsored by the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation. Blog: https://lnkd.in/gBR_Sgd4 #saintjohnscancerinstitute #saintjohnshealthcenterfoundation #pacificneuroscienceinstitute #surgicaloncology

Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Test Discovers Stage 2 Pancreatic Cancer | Dr. Ora Gordon, co-principal investigator of the study, speaks with Harris Bass at Saint John’s Health Center after his surgery performed by Dr. Anton Bilchik. “I would tell anybody to come here.” – Harris Bass Learn more about how Harris discovered he had pancreatic cancer and what led him to Saint John’s: SJCI Blog: https://lnkd.in/gwpT6PGc Learn more about MCED (Multi-Cancer Early Detection), which can detect up to 50 different types of cancer in a single blood draw: SJCI Blog: https://lnkd.in/giFbituF #pancreaticcancer #clinicaltrials #saintjohnscancerinstitute #cancerresearch #cancerscreening #cancertreatment #earlydetection #galleri #MCED

Synchronous Breast & Kidney Cancer Uncovered: A Rare Occurrence | Dr. Crystal Fancher and Dr. Ramkishen Narayanan treated Cristina, having both breast and kidney cancer. “…And you make it easy to trust you guys, both of you,” says Cristina Torres. Learn more about how Saint John’s and Saint Joseph collaborated on Cristina’s care: Blog: https://lnkd.in/gPQvxYD5 In this video: 00:00 - Dr. Crystal Fancher, breast surgical oncologist, interviews Cristina about her discovery, diagnosis, and treatment. 06:25 - Dr. Ramkishen Narayanan provides details regarding Cristina's kidney cancer diagnosis, innovations in imaging, and robotic surgery. 15:01 - Cristina provides her perspective on support, providing her advice to others. 15:57- Contact information for Dr. Fancher and Dr. Narayanan Cristina's team of doctors at Providence: Crystal Fancher MD, FACS Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology, Margie Petersen Breast Center https://lnkd.in/gQ2B2cVV Ramkishen Narayanan, MD Urologic Surgical Oncologist and Director, Urology Center at Saint Joseph’s, Burbank, California https://lnkd.in/gVwcQZqr Joshua Gottlieb, MD Urologic Oncology Fellow, Urologic Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Saint John’s Cancer Institute https://lnkd.in/g95YKDqw Erwin Grussie, MD Medical Oncologist and principal investigator for multiple clinical trials at Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank https://lnkd.in/g8iT4P54 #breastcancer #kidneycancer #saintjohnscancerinstitute #disneyfamilycancercenter @disneyfamilycancercenter Saint John's Cancer Institute: https://lnkd.in/ggDDwgW Disney Family Cancer Center: https://lnkd.in/gdr9ypNA

Oncologists conjoin practice with research, taking questions that affect women. “Women over the age of 50 have a better survival if they save their breast…It’s much like thyroid, sometimes less is more,” Janie Grumley, MD. Learn more from our expert panel and watch the full, hour-long program. SJCI Blog: https://lnkd.in/gkn4XvxS Full Program on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g9Gk2QFe The panel of specialists discussed topics from hormone changes and their causes to screening methods and screening ages to surgical management of cancers and medical advancements in the management of thyroid, breast, and gynecologic cancers. Panelists: - Moderator, Clinical Genomics: Ora Gordon, MD, MS, FACMGG https://lnkd.in/gU-88nxw - Thyroid Surgeon: Melanie Goldfarb, FACS, FACE https://lnkd.in/g98dPd7n - Breast Oncologic Surgeon: Janie Grumley, MD, FACS https://lnkd.in/gd5TyEut - Gynecologic Oncologist: Hyo Park, MD https://lnkd.in/g9Gfq7a7 - Breast Medical Oncologist: Parvin Peddi, MD https://lnkd.in/gP_aA6aS In this preview, hear experts in women’s health discuss relevant matters concerning women of every age. The Saint John's Health Foundation sponsored this educational event, along with those in the series, to promote the practice and research of women’s health conditions. Saint John's Cancer Institute: https://lnkd.in/eZid-7j Saint John's Health Center Foundation: https://lnkd.in/guthm4Z3 #womenshealth #breastoncology #margiepetersenbreastcenter #saintjohnscancerinstitute #saintjohnshealthcenter #thyroidcancer #gynecologiccancer #breastcancer #ovariancancer #endometrialcancer #cervicalcancer #vaginalcancer #genetics #surgeons #oncology #womenshealthmatters

What’s Next in Immunotherapy? An In-depth Discussion | Principal Investigators at Saint John’s Cancer Institute, Kim Margolin, MD, and Przemyslaw Twardowski, MD, discuss immunotherapy developments in clinical trials. “There are times when a patient really wants to try a drug and they heard of it already…The FDA calls it, ‘expanded access,’ or compassionate use protocols for individual patients…, a ‘right to try.’” – Kim Margolin, MD, FACP, FASCO. June is immunotherapy month. Learn more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gRcCkp_A In this video: 00:00 - Dr. Margolin provides recent innovations and immunotherapy success. 03:40 - Dr. Twardowski explains his role in geo-cancers, including prostate cancer and those with different histology. Research includes trials that involve PSMA and CD28 in T-cells. 06:05 - Dr. Kim Margolin discusses trials and the approach using cytokines. 12:29 - A new imaging clinical trial is currently underway for various agents, involving ImaginAb Corp., a biotech firm in Inglewood, California. 16:07 - What does the future hold for immunotherapy care? #immunotherapy #immunotherapymonth #saintjohnscancerinstitute

A Shared Vision: Two great minds, two great facilities teaming up to fight cancer | Dr. Ora Gordon, executive medical director of Providence Saint John’s Cancer Institute and clinical director of the population genomics program, speaks with Lynda Baxter, MBA, MPH, the new executive director for Providence Saint John’s Cancer Institute and the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Together, they reveal their inspiring and collective vision of cancer care leveraging shared resources. Learn more: · Blog: https://lnkd.in/gmD-dgPN · MCED (Multi-Cancer Early Detection): https://lnkd.in/giFbituF · Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center: https://lnkd.in/g_GcxUt7 #saintjohnshealthcenter #saintjohnscancerinstitute #disneyfamilycancercenter #saintjosephmedicalcenter #MCED

National Cancer Survivors Day at Providence, Saint John’s in Santa Monica | Saint John’s and local support groups collaborate to embrace the community for a day of celebration on Sunday, June 9th, 2024. “This love is what we bring every day. The work that we do is wonderful because we get to watch you rise.” – Dr. Shanthi Gowrinathan. We were graced by both Mayor Phil Brock and Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete of Santa Monica, who commemorated the day with heartfelt speeches. Also in attendance was Michael Ricks, CEO of Saint John’s Health Center and Saint John’s Cancer Institute, and directors of our cancer programs that comprise Providence’s multi-disciplinary teams, tumor boards, and support staff, including Director of the Margie Petersen Breast Center, Janie Grumley, MD; Director of the Women’s Health and Wellness Center, Tiffany Grunwald, MD; Director of Neuro-oncology at Saint John’s Cancer Institute, Akansha Sharma, MD; Director of Translational Urologic Oncology and robotic surgeon, Jennifer Linehan, MD; Director of Genetics and Cancer Services at Saint John’s Cancer Institute and the Disney Family Cancer Center, Ora Gordon, MD; Director of Medical Oncology of Melanoma and Cutaneous Skin Cancers, Kim Margolin, MD; and the Director of Cancer Support Services, Shanthi Gowrinathan, MD, who was responsible for the putting on the event with her team. Blog: https://lnkd.in/gErUqrwc Thank you to our collaborators: @thrivors @stgactor @americancancersociety @lananegretesantamonica @sharsheretofficial @wesparksupport @wiseandhealthyaging @saintjohns.foundation @mpbcbreasties #saintjohnscancerinstitute #saintjohnshealthcenter #disneyfamilycancercenter #americancancersociety #cancerawareness #philbrock

Men's Health Week: Meet Ramkishen Narayanan, MD, a urologic oncologist. Dr. Timothy Wilson interviews returning mentee Dr. Ramkishen Narayanan, who treats patients at Saint John's in Santa Monica and Saint Joseph in Burbank, California. “What strikes me is your passion for health care. The way you manage your patients and interact with them, and treat them as family. I really see that here, every day.” – Timothy Wilson, MD. Learn why Dr. Narayanan pursued medical school and how Saint John’s works with Saint Joseph and the Disney Family Cancer Center. Blog, Video (20:35): https://lnkd.in/ggBk_ph2 Dr. Narayanan's bio: https://lnkd.in/gVwcQZqr #saintjoseph #saintjohnshealthcenter #saintjohnscancerinstitute #disneyfamilycancercenter #menshealthweek #menshealth #Urology