Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Surgeons' unanimous consensus: Needle biopsy is gold standard for breast cancer diagnosis

Surgeons agree that percutaneous needle biopsy is the best practice for initial diagnosis of breast abnormalities, offering equivalent accuracy and reduced risk of scarring. The procedure has been shown to provide detailed information about tumor characteristics, aiding in therapeutic decision-making before surgical intervention.

SourceHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian·JournalJournal of the American College of Surgeons·DateOct 7, 2009

Study shows cancer vaccines led to long-term survival for patients with metastatic melanoma

A study by Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian found that patient-specific cancer vaccines derived from patients' own cells resulted in impressive long-term survival rates. The vaccine was well-tolerated, and eight patients experienced remarkable progression-free survival despite having widely metastatic disease.

SourceHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian·JournalCancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals·DateJul 28, 2009