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September 2010

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Mindfulness has been well researched to demonstrate the significant effects of reducing stress, increasing self-awareness, improving attention, boosting the immune system and aiding in overall health and healing. These things are particularly important when facing medical treatments that can generate fear, anxiety and uncertainty in both the patient and those caring for their loved one.

Introduction and Orientation: September 13th, 1:30-2:30pm Click for flyer

Class Sessions: Mondays: September 20 through Monday November, 8, 2010

Half-Day Mindfulness: Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

July 2010

Fun-Raiser - Join us for a FUN-RAISER at Souplantation and raise money for the San Diego Cancer Research Institute. Souplantation will donate 20% of sales.

July 12th: 11AM to 8PM. 109 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 Click for flyer

July 13th: 4PM to 8PM. 1860 University Drive, Vista, CA 92083 Click for flyer

June 2010

Photopainting - Facilitated by Alessandra Colfi, Ph. D.(c), Expressive Arts Therapist
Let your story unfold and see it transforming under your hands, in front of your eyes, and share it; this is a powerful and yet easy process with guided visualization, taking your own pictures, painting and texturing. Click for flyer

June 18th & 25th; July 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd. Stop by the front desk or call 760-634-6661


Mindfulness Workshop for Cancer Patients - Mindfulness has been demonstrated to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, improve attention, boost the immune system and aid in overall health and healing. These things are particularly important when facing medical treatments that can generate fear, anxiety and uncertainty in any of us. Click for flyer

June 10th, 17th, & 24th. For registration, please call 760-634-6661 or sign up in lobby of Center

February 2010

Scripps Health, through the Scripps Translational Science Institute, is launching a first-of-its-kind clinical research trial for cancer patients that will analyze and compare the genomics of tumor tissue with the individual’s core (native, germ-line) DNA. The hope is the data will lead to individualized therapies for cancer patients.

The study will be conducted at Scripps Health locations throughout San Diego County, as well as the San Diego Cancer Center sites in Vista and Encinitas.

Scripps Health Begins Pioneering Study of Human Tumor Sequencing in Cancer Patients Press Release

OCTOBER 2009

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

JUNE 2009

The San Diego Cancer Center had its first art show reception on Sunday June 28th at its Encinitas Facility, organized and facilitated by Dr. Yanina Adler, Ph.D.
The art show will run through the end of July. We are lucky to host two super-talented multifaceted art photographers - an engineer Peter Fay and an ophthalmologist Dr. Blake Shaw. The images on display at the SDCC are stunning. Peter is presenting images from his "Nature Gallery" and Blake the "Floral Dreams". We had overwhelming positive response from the visitors to SDCC commenting of the grandeur, subtlety and undisputable beauty of these works. It adds a lot to the patient's care. People are walking by the walls of the center which now looks like a high end art gallery. To take such walks and be transported through these visual expeditions into the realm of nature's most beautiful manifestations means healing moments for everyone. For the chemotherapy recipients it reinstates life. We are very fortunate and pleased to be able to give this type of enhancement to our visitors, patients, their family, friends, and all medical personnel that care for our clients. Our second goal is to provide a venue for the many local talented artists in exhibit their work, most of which can be purchased with full proceeds going to the artists. These rotating shows are the part of larger efforts by the San Diego Cancer Research Institute, non-profit organization which is dedicated in delivering the best in the art of healing.

San Diego Cancer Center Executive Summary

JANUARY 2009

Dr. Paul Brenner on PBS: A conversation about cancer.

Dr. Dan Vicario on Integrative Medicine.

NOVEMBER, 2008

Dr. Paul Brenner on PBS : Living with cancer.

Dr. Dan Vicario video: Hope and cancer.

OCTOBER 2008

Article on “Breast Cancer Support & Hope”. Dr. Daniel Vicario interviewed in this article on the “She Knows” web site.

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The San Diego Cancer Center is expanding its monthly caregiver support group to twice a month: Who cares for the caregiver?

First and third Thursdays.

Facilitator: Dr. Paul Brenner, M.D., Ph.D.

AUGUST 2008

Dr. Vicario was recipient of the “2008 Health Care Champion Award” by the San Diego Business Journal.

APRIL 2008

San Diego Cancer Center has been nominated as the “2008 Hope Award Winner” by Hematology & Oncology News & Issues.

MARCH 2008

LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
For the person with Cancer and their caregiver/support person

TUESDAYS FROM 2 TO 3:30 PM

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An Inspirational Evening of Meditation and Prayer: "Drawing Strength from our Spirit".

Thursday March 6th 2008 from 5 to 7 PM

San Diego Cancer Center
San Diego Cancer Research Institute
1200 Garden View Road, Suite 200
Encinitas, CA 92024

Join Joy Sutera, R.N., Zariah Ricossa, LCSW and Dr. Daniel Vicario in an evening of contemplation, reflection and prayer. This will be an interfaith spiritual gathering.

We will explore ways of nurturing our Spirit, with time for discussion and sharing.

Joy Sutera, RN is an oncology nurse; Zariah Ricossa is a clinical social worker, counselor and Chaplain; Daniel Vicario, M.D. is a medical oncologist.

Please r.s.v.p by calling the San Diego Cancer Center: 760-634-6661
For questions, please ask for Carol Campbell

FEBRUARY 2008

The UCSD Department of Radiation Oncology, in conjunction with the UCSD Medical Center and School of Medicine, has broken ground for construction of a radiation oncology center at the San Diego Cancer Center in Encinitas.

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OCTOBER 2007

“San Diego Cancer Center and UCSD Medical Center have created a Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Program in Encinitas” with Ann Wallace, M.D.: Surgical Oncology; Mary Ann Rose, M.D.: Radiation Oncology and Rupa Subramanian, M.D.: Medical Oncology.

SEPTEMBER 2007

Integrative Medicine Program: Healing Bowls. A diagnosis of cancer often brings fear and anxiety. Doctors at the San Diego Cancer Center in Encinitas employ a variety of complementary treatments, including sound healing, to help reduce the stress that comes from dealing with a life threatening illness. Video by Yvette De La Garza in "Sign On San Diego".

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JUNE 2007

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting took place from June 1st to 5th in Chicago. Please check the ASCO web site for updated information.
You can also check another reliable ASCO web site known as "People living with Cancer".

APRIL 2007

The Right People, and the Right Place Created Healing Environment for Cancer Patients San Diego Cancer Center featured in U.S. News and World Report.

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JANUARY 2007

East Meets West: Today’s Medicine Is The Best Of Both Worlds
SDCRI's Integrative Program featured in Ranch & Coast, San Diego's Luxury Lifestyle Magazine.

JUNE 2006

10News honors medical oncologist Daniel Vicario, M.D. and oncology social worker Michele A. Rodgaard, for coordinating the Integrative Program for cancer patients and their caregivers at the San Diego Cancer Research Institute (SDCRI) for nearly four years.

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Press Release

AUGUST 2005

San Diego Cancer Center launches San Diego's first comprehensive lung cancer program featuring a complete palate of clinical trials.

Please contact Christine DeFrancisco, Director of Operations and Research, at 760-598-1700 for program details.