Tobacco, Lung Cancer & Quitting Smoking FAQ
Dr. Lamon addresses some of the common questions around smoking and cigarettes. He also discusses preventive lung cancer and screening program at cCARE.
Blogs by Dr. Joel Lamon
About the author
Dr. Joel Lamon is a native San Diegan and a Hoover High School graduate. He received his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and his M.D. from the University of Southern California. Dr. Lamon’s postdoctoral training was at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital (internship and residency in internal medicine).
Following internal medicine training, he served in The U.S. Public Health Service at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Lamon’s fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology was at the National Cancer Institute and Scripps Clinic. He is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology.
Cancer Treatment, Sex and Contraception
In this blog, Dr. Joel Lamon discusses why it is critically important for women to prevent pregnancy during cancer treatment, as well as the best birth control methods.
Eating for Pleasure Is the Optimal Cancer Diet for Patients
cCARE’s Dr. Joe Lamon outlines his approach to nutrition for cancer patients. He maintains that eating for pleasure is the most important aspect of a cancer patient’s diet.