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'I’m more optimistic than ever about the future for cancer patients,' says the world-renowned expert in gynecologic malignancies

19-year-old UCLA Health patient will give a benefit concert for the Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy this summer

Learn more about Huntington's disease

‘Prostate cancer responds very well to a higher daily dose radiation delivered precisely and with expertise,’ says UCLA Health's Dr. Amar U. Kishan

A mother of 3 reflects on her children's battle against a one-in-a-million genetic disorder

Toddler Sofija Markuljevic received the life-saving treatment after traveling to the U.S. with her family and doctor

The importance of understanding your family's medical history

'It is really important to have educated and compassionate counselors who can help you understand how cancer can run in families,' says Mariana Niell-Swiller.

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“It’s incredible to see the city of Los Angeles recognize ovarian cancer and bring awareness to this,” says Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, MD/PhD, director of the Gynecology Oncology Discovery Laboratory at UCLA Health.

“Ovarian cancer awareness is a cause that’s very near and dear to my heart. It’s something that [...]