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Leukemia is the general name for all types of cancer which affect the blood and the bone marrow. When a person's blood cells grow abnormally and out of control, the diagnosis is usually called leukemia. There are many forms of leukemia but the four most common forms are: Acute Myeloid...
Colon cancer is one of the more common forms of cancer, even though the exact cause of it remains largely elusive. However, there are some risk factors which may put you at greater risk for developing colon cancer. Amongst them are: older age, personal history of polyps or past history...
As we prepare for our the annual cancer walk in Calabasas, I wanted to raise awareness about skin cancer. Skin cancer has many types, but the most common types are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Causes of skin cancer are mostly due exposure to UV light, which...
Chemotherapy frequently results in hair loss for Los Angeles area women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Powerful drugs used to fight cancerous cells unfortunately also attack growing cells in your body such as those in your hair roots. However, women no longer have to lose their hair during chemotherapy, thanks to...
The Wellness Oncology team placed first in funds raised for cancer research and patient support at the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Calabasas on May 16th. Education, food and fun was had by our doctors, patients, families and staff. We also earned the "Most Spirited Award" for...
The Staff and Physicians at Wellness Oncology will be joining our Family, Friends and Neighbors in the Annual Relay for Life at Calabasas.The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world's largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer.It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who...
Promising news has arrived for women throughout greater Los Angeles who have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. The news comes by way of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, where initial studies have shown that the use of Checkpoint Inhibitors may be a viable treatment option for patients...
Our own Dr Christopher Ho was recently featured on the annual KCBS and KCAL program "Doctors on Call" On the program, Dr Ho was asked about his opinion and and recommendations in regards to breast cancer and prostate cancer. He was joined by several local experts on cancer.
Our own Dr Omid Shaye, will be moderating a panel of local experts on the new methods of diagnosis, the improving prognosis and new treatment options in breast cancer at West Hills Hospital located in West Hills and serving the Calabasas and Woodland Hills communities. Dr Shaye is a beloved...
Pasadena Magazine’s seventh annual Top Doctors issue has recognized Christopher Ho of Wellness Oncology as a "Top Doctor" To develop the list, Pasadena Magazine sent sample ballots to physicians in the medical community, announcing the voting process and its secure voting website. Doctors from the San Gabriel Valley and Los...
Stomach cancer also known as gastric cancer are unusual cancers in North America, but not the rest of the world. Esophago-gastric cancers are also associated cancers and involve the transition point from the esophagus and the stomach. Although the incidence of gastric cancer is slowly decreasing likely from a decline...
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the United States. 240,000 men were newly diagnosed in 2013. The cause of prostate cancer is unclear, but risk factors include older age, smoking, obesity, a diet in high in saturated fats are thought to be risk factors. Although...
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Dr Shaye, Dr Lashkari and I are often asked about the cutting edge in therapy against cancer. A common question is what medications or foods can be taken to boost the immune system in able to better fight cancer in the body. Cancer has particular characteristics, which have been well...
As medical oncologists in Woodland Hills and Encino, we are proud to offer our patients the cutting edge in clinical trials and the opportunity to be involved in the latest medications. We also understand the anxiety that can come by being a patient in a clinical trial wherein the possibility...
Previously, I mentioned that the field of hematology is an intellectually challenging and rewarding field. Being board-certified hematologists and oncologists, Dr Shaye, Dr Lashkari and I treat a variety of diseases of the blood. It would be difficult to list all the maladies that can affect the blood, since it...
As medical oncologists in the Calabasas and Woodland Hills area, Dr Lashkari, Sr Shaye and I are often asked about smoking cessation, especially when a diagnosis of cancer is made. Smoking cessation is very important to reduce the risk of cancer. Smoking and smokeless tobacco are related to no less than...
Good morning. Even though we are strongly rooted in our community of West Hills, Woodland Hills and Calabasas, I think Dr Shaye, Dr Lashkari and I think of ourselves as a part of the national, if not global community as well. I am still idealistic enough to think I can...
As Hematologists in the West Hills, Calabasas, and Tarzana neighborhoods, our patients ask us in regards to options in blood thinning or anticoagulation. Anticoagulation has been used for many years, and coumadin has remained a mainstay in our fight against blood clots which can cause strokes and clots to the lung...
In keeping our patients informed of the latest developments, I wanted to share with you a late breaking development. We have been waiting since last year, at which time the FDA gave this medication a new "Breakthrough Designation" earlier in 2013. As I previously noted, that patients with CLL generally...
Although the practice of hematology is very fulfilling from a intellectual standpoint, I find that the practice of medical oncology is equally nuanced but draws more from my experiences as a human being. I have enjoyed some recent articles published in the New York Times recently, which have documented various...
As Hematologists and Medical Oncologists, Dr Lashkari, Dr Shaye and I are often asked about the importance of exercise in overall health. The answer is: Exercise is an important part of the recovery and treatment of our cancer patients. It is well known that exercise even in small amounts, cumulatively...
Since the average age of patients who are diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is 75, patients who are diagnosed often have other medical problems which require a solution with a minimum of side effects. Earlier in 2013, a phase 2 clinical trial evaluated the oral medication Idelalisib in combination with...
Although we tend to think of our own community in regards cancer care, Dr Shaye, Dr Lashkari and I consider ourselves to be a part of the cancer fighting community outside of the San Fernando Valley. Unfortunately, statistics is a common part of the conversation with our patients, but it...
In our clinic, Dr Lashkari, Dr Shaye and I are often asked if we think that cancer cases are increasing. I usually say that the statistics point otherwise, which is to say that routine cancer screening for breast cancer and colon cancer are making improvements in patient survival. I understand...
I was reading articles this evening, when I came across this announcement and article to be published tomorrow in the Annals of Internal Medicine.The publication should come as no surprise as preliminary recommendations were published last year. These findings are primarily based upon the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) which...
As medical oncologists in West Hills and Tarzana, Dr. Shaye, Dr. Lashkari and I are often asked if we are aware of new and creative treatments for our patients. I think we pride ourselves in being classically trained hematologists and medical oncologists, with discipline and tradition instilled within us from our various backgrounds...
As part of our recognition of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Omid Shaye, Dr Ashkan Lashkari and I would like to provide late breaking news on the approval crizotinib (Xalkori) in treatment of lung cancer. Crizotinib was previously granted accelerated approval in August, 2011 based on durable, objective...
Often times, our patients ask us if we, as hematologist/oncologists in Tarzana and West Hills communities, keep on top of the latest treatments and trends in regards to cancer care. In 2013, our relationships with the American Society of Clinical of Oncology, American Society of Hematology, Medical Oncology Association of Southern California help...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung Cancer Awareness Month was started in 1995, and highlights the struggles that patients and the people that care for them. Lung Cancer Awareness Month also is a way to remember the progress made, and the challenges that yet lie ahead in the prevention...
The strength and resolve of our cancer patients is a source of our dedication and resourcefulness in their treatment. Recently, one of our patients inquired about any treatments which would minimize the loss of her during her chemotherapy. Previous treatments against hair loss from chemotherapy were seemingly ineffectual. However upon...
Often times, our patients ask us if we, as oncologists in Tarzana and West Hills communities, keep abreast of the latest treatments and trends in regards to cancer care. In 2013, our relationships with the American Society of Clinical of Oncology, American Society of Hematology, Medical Oncology Association of...
We are delighted to announce that Rebecca Hernandez, PA-C has joined Wellness Oncology. Rebecca is originally from Miami, Florida, and attended the University of Miami, with an emphasis in the sciences. She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue her master’s degree at the University of Southern California. Ms....
Our own Dr. Omid Shaye and our colleague Dr Schreier headlined a breast cancer seminar in West Hills to kick-start Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Shaye’s insights and experience with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment were shared with breast cancer patients and survivors, family and friends. Dr. Shreier’s lecture including...
Hello! My name is Christopher Ho, or Dr. Ho. I have recently joined Dr. Omid Shaye and Dr. Ashkan Lashkari at Wellness Oncology in West Hills and Tarzana. In the coming weeks and months, we hope to apprise and educate our patients on our blog about recent developments in cancer...
Our own Dr. Omid Shaye will give his insights and expertise in a breast cancer treatment seminar on October 5, 2013. Fortunately, more and more treatment options to successfully treat or stop the spread of breast cancer are becoming available.Research based on clinical trials offers innovative and emerging treatments are being...
A new study presented at the last meeting of the San Antonio Breast Conference, showed that taking Tamoxifen for ten years was even better than taking it for five. For decades, it was thought that the optimal treatment duration of adjuvant ER positive breast cancer patients is five years.
The FDA just approved Pomalidomid, Pomalyst, for treatment of multiple myeloma in patients who have previously been treated with lenalidomide and bortezomib based therapy.
This News & Features section of our website will be used to provide important information to our patients regarding our thoughts on related cancer treatment news, trends, articles, and opinions.Dr. Omid Shaye, a Medical Oncologist and Hematologist,brings a comprehensive approach to cancer care to his patients. Dr. Ashkan Lashkari is...