Skip to main content

Secondary Navigation

University
Healthcare

Utility Navigation

About LLU
Find a Program
Give
Jobs
Search Site
News
News

Site Navigation

News
Publications
For Journalists
Media Coverage

Utility Navigation

About LLU
Find a Program
Give
Jobs
Search Site
Home
Cancer patients

Cancer patients

Joe Yancey shows Dr. Akhtari his hangar as Dr. Akhtari sits in a world war II plane cockpit

Patient Care

Patient flies into the new year in hematological remission from chronic blood cancer

December 27, 2021
Joe Yancey works with oncologist to swiftly bring blood cancer under control after stroke
Saied Mirshahidi in a research lab

Patient Care

Half a century of research, clinical advancements culminate in preserving patient lives

December 23, 2021
LLU Cancer Center director, patients highlight progress enabled by National Cancer Act
From left:  Vinisha Garg, MD, and Fabrizio Luca, MD.

Patient Care

Cardiologists, surgical oncologists deliver personalized care in tandem

December 6, 2021
LLU care teams safeguard patient’s health throughout heart and cancer surgeries, treatment
Julie Hutchinson makes a heart with her hands while wearing an organ donor appreciation shirt

Patient Care

Heart transplant, cancer survivor shares secret springboards behind her resilience

November 23, 2021
Faith, love motivated Julie Hutchinson to overcome health complications, remain positive
From left: Dr. Gayathri Nagaraj and Katie Smith with masks on

Patient Care

Woman overcomes breast cancer again, and again, and again

October 19, 2021
Katie Smith shares three breast cancer experiences with other women of color, encourages screening
Eric Nelson poses with his off-roading vehicle.

Patient Care

Facing prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment during a pandemic

September 21, 2021
Patient shares personal journey navigating prostate cancer care amidst pandemic
DNA strand

Patient Care

Stage IV lung cancer patient enjoys life extension from targeted therapy treatments

July 30, 2021
Targeted therapy one of many advanced treatment options for LLU lung cancer patients
Family visits Jill Burkhart during her hospital stay.

Patient Care

Patient bed-bound for months back on her feet after lymphoma diagnosis, personalized treatment

July 26, 2021
Jill Burkhart feared she may never walk again without even knowing why, until she encountered determined LLU Cancer Center physicians
Bobby and Susie Oller dining out.

Patient Care

Patient returns to active life routine following foot tumor removal

July 14, 2021
For Sarcoma Awareness Month, follow survivor Susie Oller’s journey guided by expert LLU disease management team
Minerva Catinean embraces her dog, Bella

Patient Care

Patient diagnosed with rare cancer, nutritional deficiencies finds restorative life balance at LLU Cancer Center

July 6, 2021
Team of Cancer Center specialists work with Minerva Catinean, ensuring experience of whole-person care
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
Subscribe to Cancer patients

Featured Topics

Academics Community Health & Wellness Patient Care Research Spiritual Life & Wholeness
Small Gifts. Big Difference.

Small Gifts. Big Difference.

Even a small monthly gift of just $10 can create hope and healing for children and families. Join us in making a lasting impact.

Start Giving Now

News

A Seventh-day Adventist Organization

A Seventh-day Adventist Organization

Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, CA. 92350 909-558-1000

Resources

Alumni
Current Students
Campus Directory
Libraries
Canvas
MyLLU
WebMail

Schools

School of Allied Health Professions
School of Behavioral Health
School of Dentistry
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
School of Pharmacy
School of Public Health
School of Religion
Jobs
Volunteer
Giving
Emergency
Title IX Notice
Non-Discrimination Policy
Privacy Information
© 2025 Loma Linda University Health