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Beating B-Cell Lymphoma (external site)

Katie Kinninger, UC San Diego retiree and cancer survivor, overcame B-cell lymphoma with CAR T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy. Now, she surfs, bikes and embraces life fully.

A Strike Against Pancreatic Cancer (external site)

Former MLB pitcher Danny Boitano faced his toughest opponent — pancreatic cancer. With resilience, top care at UC San Diego Health and faith, he is beating the odds.

Off-Duty Physicians Use CPR to Help Save Life of Citizen (external site)

Two physicians with UC San Diego Health perform life-saving, bystander CPR in an unexpected emergency on a San Diego beach.

Leader in Neurosurgery on Future of NIH Funding (external site)

NIH funding cuts could threaten U.S. medical research. A top neurosurgeon warns of risks to innovation and patient care.

Loved Beyond Measure: Bereavement Support for Families (external site)

UC San Diego Health and the UC Health Milk Bank provide a foundation of support and coping strategies for pregnancy and postpartum loss.

An Inspiring Transformation from Patient to Health Care Worker (external site)

After surviving a brain tumor, one patient transformed her gratitude into action, joining the EVS team at UC San Diego Health to give back and inspire others.