As summer is approaching and the pandemic seemingly better controlled we need to recognize skin safety. More and more people now are out and about. May is the national Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about different types of skin cancer and skin care. “With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each...
1. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the US for men and women.2. Colon and rectal cancer can be prevented and if caught early can be easier to treat. SCREENING SCREENING SCREENING!1 in 20 people will get colon or rectal cancer90% of new cases occur in people 50 and...
The month of February is a very important month. We at South Bay Surgeons want to bring awareness to Gallbladder and Bile Duct cancers. Although rare, these cancers affect many lives and many families. It is estimated that approximately 20000 people will be diagnosed with either gallbladder or bile duct cancer each year. Symptoms that...
Breast Cancer with Dr. Melanie Friedlander – Vagenius 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. So if you live to be old enough, chances are you might get breast cancer. It is a fact of life. Women get breast cancer, men get prostate cancer but I promise you that this diagnosis...
Our very own, Son Nguyen, MD recently highlighted in Southbay Magazine. Giving patients a fighting chance in the battle against colon cancer.
Click image below to watch the video. Watch Dr. Melanie Friedlander discuss surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are seeing more and more states and cities opening up. As a group and a family of surgeons we are extremely cautious and are moving in the direction of safety first. We want you as our patient...
Melanie Friedlander, MD and Rashaan Ali-Jones, MD were both recently highlighted in Southbay Magazine. Both are Co-Directors of our Breast Cancer Institute as well as Co-Directors at the Hunt Cancer Institute Breast Surgical Program at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. We are very proud of these SUPER DOCTORS.
