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African American men are 2.4 times as likely to die from prostate cancer compared to non-Hispanic white men. Because of this, doctors recommend active surveillance (closely monitoring the disease for progression) less often for Black men.

Meet our first guest to check in at La Jolla Family House - Debbie! Instead of driving nearly four hours round trip every day, Debbie was able to stay in a supportive place that was walking distance from her husband in the hospital. go.ucsd.edu/3l1A59F The Family Houses at UC San Diego Health

Every day in the United States, 145 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and every 12 minutes someone dies of the disease. Just 9 percent of patients survive five years past diagnosis. Even as more effective therapies are being developed, pancreatic cancer experts at UC San Diego Health want to improve these statistics. To learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and Screening Clinic, visit go.ucsd.edu/328D48y

Some of our babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla got into the Halloween spirit and dressed up in costume. Happy Halloween! Hedgehog: Giovanni Desantiago Batman: Anthony Julian Caballero Monkeys: Aniyah & Aaliyah Ortiz... Cat: Alizae D’Gracia C3PO: Max Waterhouse See more

Researchers determined that COVID-19 transmission risk via Halloween candies is low, even when they are handled by infected people, but handwashing and disinfecting collected sweets reduces risk even further.

This morning, employees starting and ending their shifts at UC San Diego Health were greeted by a friendly face therapy dog Casey! These volunteers from our Tender Loving Canine program haven’t been able to visit patients or staff for safety reasons since March, and this morning we coordinated a special visit for our team members who are on the frontlines of this pandemic. Social distancing and hand hygiene were followed during this special moment to protect our staff, Casey and her volunteer mom Karen. #UCSDCares

After clocks turn back an hour Sunday, November 1, David K. Welsh, professor of psychiatry, suggests going outside to take advantage of the extra hour of sunlight earlier in the morning to boost alertness and help synchronize circadian rhythms.

Retired Navy Lt. Norlan Reyes, who is now in cancer remission and on liver transplant list, is an example of how translational research at UC San Diego School of Medicine leads to life-saving approaches and treatments. go.ucsd.edu/3oAoK2e

U.S. News & World Report named University of California San Diego School of Medicine a top global university and ranked the divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology #1 in the world for research. go.ucsd.edu/3oAoK2e

When will a COVID-19 vaccine be ready? Susan Little, MD, professor of medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, shares when a vaccine may be approved and how they are designed to produce antibodies.

Podcast : Around the world, at least 53 COVID-19 vaccines are currently undergoing clinical trials. Four of the largest and most promising have reached the final Phase III stage, and UC San Diego is a testing site for three of the big four: Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson. In our latest podcast episode, we spoke with Susan Little, MD, principal investigator for two COVID-19 clinical trials in San Diego that are focused on finding a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2. Dr. Little discusses the science behind vaccines, how they will work to address the current pandemic, and when a potential COVID-19 vaccine will be ready.

Thanks to San Diego Padres for putting smiles on our patients and staff at the Comprehensive Breast Health Center. They delivered flowers in recognition of breast cancer awareness. + =

Pretty much all of us love someone who's had breast cancer. That’s why our team encourages you to be pro-active against breast cancer. Schedule your screening today go.ucsd.edu/2fZK9SK Our breast specialists are leaders in their field and members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, helping to set standards for cancer detection and treatment. go.ucsd.edu/317vAlK

If you undergo surgery as part of a breast cancer treatment plan, you may experience side effects that affect your arm or upper body mobility and quality of life. Rehabilitation with a certified lymphedema therapist, like Resie Collins, OTR/L, may help you regain range of motion quickly and safely and return to normal activities of daily living. At UC San Diego Health, patients who undergo breast cancer surgery are seen the day after surgery. Why is rehabilitation necessary? Resie explains go.ucsd.edu/3lSaFv1

UC San Diego Health geriatric emergency department earned a Level 1 accreditation from American College of Emergency Physicians - ACEP, the only geriatric emergency room in California recognized for providing this level of comprehensive care to senior patients. All older patients who arrive at our La Jolla ER's geriatric emergency department are treated by a team specializing in geriatric medicine, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists and social workers. They have expertise in fall risks, mobility challenges, cognitive and memory problems, and medication interactions. To learn more about how we're making a difference for our seniors, visit go.ucsd.edu/38gkGfs