*In this episode of Lung Cancer Living Room, titled "Surgical Options,"* Danielle Hicks, chief patient officer at GO2 Lung Cancer, hosts thoracic surgeon Jeffrey Velotta, MD FACS, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Doctor Lotta. They discuss the different types of surgery available…
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.
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.
KTVU's Greg Lee discusses the ongoing health issue and potential solutions with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Jeff Velotta.
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…
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.
Jeff Velotta, MD, FACS, will discuss potential outcomes of lung cancer as it relates to Asian Americans.
As a lifelong nonsmoker, Mariann Stephens was shocked when a scan of her lungs revealed a nodule that turned out to be cancer. Minimally invasive surgery helped her recover quickly and get home to her family. Today, Mariann is cancer-free…
