Bay Area lung cancer survivor recalls how car crash may have saved her life
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, who performed the surgery, about the rise in lung cancer cases in Asian American women.
Woman’s traffic accident leads to lifesaving discovery
A Fremont mom's life took a terrifying turn after a routine checkup following a traffic accident revealed cancer of the lung. Kevin Ko reports.
Lung cancer prevalence among Asian Americans
KTVU's Greg Lee discusses the ongoing health issue and potential solutions with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Jeff Velotta.
Asian Women’s Health Awareness: Lung Cancer and Beyond?
The featured speaker for this event is a seasoned cancer surgeon from the Bay Area. Beginning with the high incidence of lung cancer among Asian women, the talk aims to raise awareness of cancer risks and screening guidelines for first-generation…
Addressing lung cancer disparities in nonsmoking Asian women
According to the National Library of Medicine, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. The disease accounts for about 1.8 million deaths annually, and almost a quarter of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Lung cancer Screening, Incidence, and Outcomes in Asian Americans
Jeff Velotta, MD, FACS, will discuss potential outcomes of lung cancer as it relates to Asian Americans.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Detection rates rising in young women
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, Kaiser Permanente Thoracic Surgeon and his patient Ashley Vassallo, who was diagnosed at 34, about her treatment experience and recovery journey.
Digging Into the Increasing Lung Cancer Rate for Female, Asian, Never Smokers: Dr Jeffrey Velotta
Jeffrey Velotta, MD, FACS, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Clinical Professor Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, attendee and presenter of the CHEST Annual Meeting 2023 talks about the work…