CBCC In The News

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Marine veteran Lynn Eckert faces stage 4 cancer with the same determination she brought to military service, as fellow veterans and neighbors rally to support her treatment journey.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center is celebrating the month of June with a Cancer Survivor Luau. Inviting their patient’s friends and families to come out & celebrate their loved ones success.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As temperatures soar into the triple digits, health experts at CBCC are urging the public to take sun safety seriously to prevent skin cancer.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Just four months after leaving office, President Biden has revealed he has advanced prostate cancer and medical experts characterize it as aggressive. Suddenly prostate cancer is in the news, prompting some to wonder how prevalent it is among American men, how it can be prevented, and what treatment options are available.

Dr. Ravi Patel, Director of Medical Oncology and Hematology for CBCC, joins Mike Hart on 23ABC to talk about President Biden’s cancer fight.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — May is Brain Cancer Awareness month and Dr. Ravi Patel, with the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, shared the latest on the treatment for this aggressive cancer.

Cristobal and Elizabeth Gutierrez have been together 30 years. And nothing has tried them the way Cristobal’s cancer has.

So when doctors at CBCC were forced to tell the couple that Cristobal’s cancer is terminal, they also planned a surprise to help make Elizabeth and Cristobal’s final memories together, ones that will last.

Tori Jacobs from CBCC in Bakersfield, Ca. discusses breast cancer awareness and upcoming event.

Dr. Kalyan Gaddam, Director of Integrative Oncology & Rehabilitation Center at CBCC, joins the Hello Healthy podcast to discuss how integrative pain management can improve the quality of life for oncology patients, while simultaneously improving overall men’s health.

It’s no secret that the San Joaquin Valley is facing a health care crisis thanks to a shortage of both primary care physicians and specialists.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — March is Colorectal and Kidney Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Ravi Patel, from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk more about the latest cancer clinical trials.

Dr. David Foulad, Breast Surgeon discusses the importance of preventive breast care and explains what patients should expect when following preventive care. Tune in to learn why preventive care is crucial in breast cancer treatment.

When the topic of cancer comes up, the cancers typically discussed are breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer. However, cervical cancer is rarely part of the conversation. Cervical cancer is particularly important because it often affects younger individuals.

In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Studio 17 host Kait Hill spoke with Dr. Ravi Patel from CBCC to discuss the importance of early screening and prevention. Despite being one of the most preventable cancers, nearly 12,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center are offering residents in the community free LDCT scans in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month.Health care professionals say its never to early to get checked.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Ravi Patel, from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk more about this leading cause of cancer in the United States.

Lung Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States claiming thousands of lives every year.

Breast Cancer is a disease in which the cells of the breast grow out of control. These cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body. A great majority of Breast Cancer occurs in women though it can rarely occur in men.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Ravi Patel, from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk more about new developments in breast cancer research.

According to Dr. Patel, keeping up to date with mammograms, reducing alcohol consumption, keeping your weight down, exercising regularly, and taking the exam will reduce the chances of being diagnosed.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Cost is just one reason many go undiagnosed for breast cancer in Kern County. Kern Family Health Care Center is partnering with the CBCC to offer no-cost mammograms.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There are a lot of new and exciting discoveries in the world of cancer research and Dr. Ravi Patel, from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk about the latest findings in Prostate Cancer and much more.

Dr. Patel begins with debunking the widespread concern of cell phone radio frequency causing brain cancer as there is no definite evidence.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dr. Ravi Patel, from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk about World Lung Cancer Day.

Lung cancer is a cancer by which many people are affected, in fact, one in five cancer deaths in the U.S. are caused by lung cancer.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., (KGET)—The latest in cancer research and treatment was discussed by Dr. Ravi Patel, from the comprehensive blood and cancer center, on 17 News at Sunrise.

Robotic surgery, for colorectal cancer patients, is the better option as it is precise, incisions are smaller, recovery is quicker, and information is available through lab samples.

Doctor Ravi Patel with the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center is in studio to speak with Richard Chapman, President and CEO of Kern Economic Development Corporation.

They discuss the medical advances taking place here in our community.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Academy of Dermatology says skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. The academy also estimates one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime.

Breast Cancer is a disease in which the cells of the breast grow out of control. These cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body. A great majority of Breast Cancer occurs in women though it can rarely occur in men.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “There’s a lot of reason for optimism,” said Dr. Ravi Patel from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center when asked about the state of cancer treatment during an interview with 17 News at Sunrise.

“About three decades ago, there were three million cancer survivors, now there’s 18 million cancer survivors,” Dr. Patel added. Prevention, early detection and targeted treatments have aided in making cancer increasingly less deadly.

One in 8 men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer throughout their lifetime. CBCC’s Dr. Angel Morán recently appeared on KUZZ to discuss the significance of prostate cancer awareness and the critical role of PSA blood tests in early detection. His insights shed light on the importance of proactive healthcare and understanding the value of regular screenings. As part of our commitment to the community’s well-being, CBCC is offering free PSA blood tests throughout the month of September. You can listen to Dr. Moran’s informative interview here.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Modern-day medicines are easing the strain cancer can have on the body, but early detection remains one of the best preventative measures.

When being screened for cancer, the best scenario is to detect it as early as possible. With more colon cancer detected in younger ages, the recommended screening age has changed.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KEGT) — Dr. Ravi Patel from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center joined 17 News at Sunrise for a monthly update on cancer research and treatment. This month, Dr. Patel shared about the advancements in liquid biopsies which allows for more targeted treatment in cancer patients.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dr. Ravi Patel of the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center talks about the importance of artificial intelligence being applied in radiology to analyze and identify tumors on scans, new clinical trials CBCC is doing with UCLA and how often Kern residents should get checked for skin cancer.

Dr. Ravi Patel received the Harvey L. Hall Lifetime Achievement award.

Saturday night, the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented by Valley Strong Credit Union, recognized the efforts of 118 individuals, businesses and organizations that helped build a better Bakersfield in 2022.

There were 800 community members who attended the 33rd annual event hosted by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber at Mechanics Bank Theater & Convention Center. Get ready to be inspired by the following heartwarming and uplifting stories of each award recipient.

It is recommended that most women receive their first mammogram at age 40, and Brenda Corona was no exception.

It was last fall. She had no symptoms. And Corona was still young, so she figured there was little reason to worry.

“I could never imagine when I would go in to get my first mammogram … I would be diagnosed with breast cancer,” she told a gathering of fellow cancer patients, survivors and supporters at the third-annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration held Friday at Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center in southwest Bakersfield.