Cancer & Hematology

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Clear, compassionate information from our oncology and hematology team, to help you understand your care and feel supported at every step.

“I have sat with countless patients and families to discuss grim prognoses”: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Hematology & Blood Disorders

Although the practice of hematology is very fulfilling from a intellectual standpoint, I find that the practice of medic...

Jun 26, 2026

FDA approves Xalkori (Crizotinib): Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Research & Innovation

As part of our recognition of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Omid Shaye, Dr Ashkan Lashkari and I would ...

Jun 26, 2026

FDA approves Perjeta for neoadjuvant breast cancer treatment: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Treatments

Often times, our patients ask us if we, as oncologists in Tarzana and West Hills communities, keep abreast of the latest...

Jun 26, 2026

FDA approves Imbruvica (ibrutinib) to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Research & Innovation

In keeping our patients informed of the latest developments, I wanted to share with you a late breaking development. We ...

Jun 26, 2026

FDA approves Gilotrif (afatanib) for treatment in late stage lung cancer: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Research & Innovation

Often times, our patients ask us if we, as hematologist/oncologists in Tarzana and West Hills communities, keep on top o...

Jun 26, 2026

E-cigarettes not entirely safe: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Treatments

As medical oncologists in the Calabasas and Woodland Hills area, Dr Lashkari, Sr Shaye and I are often asked about smoki...

Jun 26, 2026

Dr Omid Shaye Headlines Breast Cancer Treatment Seminar: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Research & Innovation

Our own Dr. Omid Shaye will give his insights and expertise in a breast cancer treatment seminar on October 5, 2013. For...

Jun 26, 2026

Dr. Omid Shaye featured in upcoming Think Pink Breast Cancer Seminar: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Treatments

Our own Dr Omid Shaye, will be moderating a panel of local experts on the new methods of diagnosis, the improving progno...

Jun 26, 2026

Dr. Christopher Ho featured on recent KCBS and KCAL program: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Types & Conditions

Our own Dr Christopher Ho was recently featured on the annual KCBS and KCAL program “Doctors on Call” On the...

Jun 26, 2026

Don Baylor, long time hitting coach, continues fight against Multiple Myeloma: Wellness Oncology & Hematology: Oncologists

Cancer Treatments

Previously, I mentioned that the field of hematology is an intellectually challenging and rewarding field. Being board-c...

Jun 26, 2026