Restoring a breast cancer patient’s hope, mobility March 09, 2021 | UCI Health After metastatic breast cancer spread to her hip and left her bedridden, a UCI Health orthopaedic oncologist was able to salvage damaged bone,... Read More Tags breast cancer orthopaedic oncology cancer pain patient stories orthopaedic surgery
Islet-cell transplant frees young woman from debilitating pancreatitis March 02, 2021 | Shari Roan UCI Health islet-cell transplant specialist Dr. Zeljka Jutric has made it possible for Heidi Barragan to live without the chronic pain of severe... Read More Tags breakthroughs digestive health pancreas
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a deadly diagnosis February 26, 2021 | Shari Roan A woman with a deadly liver disease reverses course with the help of UCI Health digestive health experts and a breakthrough diagnostic device. Read More Tags breakthroughs digestive health liver patient stories obesity weight loss
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for pregnant women? February 23, 2021 | Valerie Elwell Because pregnant women are at greater risk for complications from COVID-19, they should seriously consider getting vaccinated, says Dr. Carol... Read More Tags Covid-19 breastfeeding pregnancy newborn
Incision-less procedure saves esophageal cancer patient’s life February 12, 2021 | Valerie Elwell Esophageal cancer patient praises his UCI Health team for an incision-less endoscopic procedure that spared him from life-altering surgery. Read More Tags cancer digestive health patient stories men's health
A whole-person approach to breast cancer care February 04, 2021 | Angela Kuiper Breast cancer patient praises her UCI Health care team for treatment that wasn’t just about removing illness, but creating wellness —... Read More Tags breast cancer patient stories women's health