She thought it was the flu – at 27, it was early-stage lung cancer

At just 27 years old, Emily never imagined she’d be facing a cancer diagnosis. In late 2022, she was busy working in aerospace and living a typical young adult life when a persistent illness changed everything. From “Just the Flu” to a Life-Changing Diagnosis Emily’s symptoms started like a bad case of the flu—lingering cough,…

Innovative REACH study enhances early cancer detection

By: Gretchen Stipec, M.D., radiologist, MemorialCare Cancer Institute, Long Beach Medical Center Seniors account for nearly 28% of all new cancer cases and face higher mortality rates than younger individuals.…

New year, new goals: take CSU classes without committing to a full program

New Year’s resolutions are often easy to make but hard to keep. To overcome that challenge, it can help to set realistic goals first and then check items off your to-do list quickly, so that you can feel a real sense of accomplishment in 2026. Open University at…