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Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center

The Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center elevates the health of communities in California and beyond.

Our program integrates all facets of cancer care in a healing environment centered on the patient.

03/24/2026

Do you need gentle exercise, but find it hard to get motivated? Try Move & Thrive! Enjoy gentle, therapeutic exercise designed to help you regain range of motion, reduce fatigue, increase flexibility, and promote positive self-image and joy. Instructors Courtney Getter and Mary Jo Brown make movement fun. If you are unable to stand, exercises can be done from a chair.

The group meets on Mondays from 4-5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.. Classes are free; you do not have to be a cancer patient to participate. Call 530-332-3856 for more information.

03/20/2026

March is National Social Work Month, a perfect time to shine a light on one of our own: Melissa Woodall, MSW, ASW.

At Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center, Melissa brings compassion and expertise to support patients and families navigating some of life’s toughest moments. In her own words, Melissa describes what this work has meant to her:

“I began my journey at the Cancer Center eight years ago, and in that time, I’ve learned the true meaning of patient-centered care. I’ve grown in my ability to support patients and families through some of the most complex and emotional moments of their lives, and I’m grateful to contribute to improving their overall experience every day.

"What matters most to me is that my patients know they are not alone. My role is to walk beside them offering support, resources, advocacy, and a safe, compassionate space to navigate the emotional and practical challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. Every question, emotion, and concern is valid, and I’m here to help them move through each step with respect and understanding.

"Something many people don’t know is that I’m currently working toward my LCSW—powered by equal parts passion and caffeine. Through this process, I’ve learned that self care isn’t optional in this field, it’s essential. My favorite way to recharge is spending time with my husband, Travis, and our two dogs, Addie and Oliver. Addie is convinced she runs the household, and Oliver pretends he’s above the chaos. They make me laugh constantly and remind me to focus on what truly matters. That grounding helps me show up with a full heart for the families I serve.

"What I want the community to know is this: compassion is powerful. A kind word, a small gesture, or simply being present can mean more than you might ever realize to someone in a difficult moment. In oncology, we’re reminded every day how fragile and beautiful life really is. If I could share one message, it would be to take care of each other. Even the simplest act of support can make someone feel less alone.”

Thank you, Melissa, and all our cancer center social workers, for the strength and hope you bring to our patients every single day.

03/17/2026

Mammogram March! Did you know that Enloe Health offers mammograms and other breast care tests including breast ultrasounds and breast biopsies? If you are due for your mammogram, don’t wait! Call 530-332-4350 or visit www.enloe.org/ebi to schedule an appointment. Enloe Health Breast Imaging is located at Fountain Medical Plaza next to Enloe Comprehensive Breast Care.

03/13/2026

It’s Colore**al Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re happy to share that the Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center received full accreditation by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Re**al Cancer (NAPRC).
Enloe Health Enloe Medical Center is one of only eight hospitals in California to earn this distinction.

This accreditation reflects Enloe’s rigorous adherence to NAPRC standards, which emphasize a multidisciplinary, highly coordinated and evidence based approach to treating re**al cancer. Earning this recognition demonstrates that Enloe
delivers care that improves outcomes, elevates quality of life and supports patients throughout their cancer journeys.

Enloe is also recognized as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. This acknowledges Enloe’s commitment to excellence, including consistent improvement in clinical processes, a meaningful reduction in recurrence rates, stronger patient function, increased survival rates and a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Thank you to our physicians and caregivers for your hard work and dedication to make the possible. And, special thanks to our community for letting us care for you.

03/10/2026

Join Us at the New Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center!

If you’re ready to be a warm, welcoming presence for patients and visitors, we’d love to have you as a Guest Services Volunteer. Training will take place this summer, with shifts starting in late August. Apply today and help us create a comforting experience from day one. https://www.enloe.org/make-a-difference/volunteer/opportunities/

03/07/2026

Don't forget to "spring forward" as Daylight Saving Time begins! Set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. Enjoy the sunshine and longer days ahead!

03/06/2026

Thank You for Supporting the Enloe Health Lymphedema Clinic

Thank you Bridging the Gap for Breast Cancer and everyone involved with the Canyon Oaks Women’s Golf Club Pink Ribbon Open! Your generous donation to the Enloe Lymphedema Clinic truly makes a difference.

Lead occupational therapist and lymphedema specialist Karen Fleming shares: “It is a fabulous feeling to be able to offer this service and take away a small stress in a time that for most of these people is filled with so many stressors. I can honestly say that every breast cancer survivor who attends the Enloe Lymphedema Clinic receives all the garments they need as a result of your generosity.”

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, and today is World Lymphedema Day. This day is a reminder of the widespread impact of this chronic condition. Lymphedema causes persistent swelling and affects more than 10 million Americans. It may occur after lymph node removal or radiation during cancer treatment (secondary lymphedema), or it may be present from birth (primary lymphedema). Early diagnosis is essential to prevent irreversible tissue changes.

With proper education and preventive care including compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, skin care, and exercise, patients can significantly reduce their risk and often reverse early symptoms.

Enloe Health’s Lymphedema Clinic is dedicated to evaluating and treating this condition for our community. It is the only program of its kind from Sacramento to the Oregon border.

Thank you again to the Canyon Oaks Women’s Golf Club and our incredible Enloe Health Lymphedema Therapy team for meeting the needs of patients living with lymphedema.

Pictured from left to right: Fiona Huffaker, Operations Coordinator, Foundation; Rochelle Heringer; Melinda Self; Nancy Evans; Fran Wedow; Roxana Cortez, CRR level 2, Heidi Ketchum OTR/L, Lymphedema Specialist; Karen Fleming OTR/L, Lead Lymphedema Specialist; Denise Darrow, Clinic Manager; Melissa Meader, Clinic Supervisor.

03/03/2026

Welcome to the Cancer Center team!

Enloe Health is committed to bringing new providers to meet the needs of our community. Emma Carmody, PA, recently joined our Enloe Health Comprehensive Breast Care team. Welcome, Emma!

02/27/2026

Survivor Tips from Judy Brillhart, Breast Cancer & Multiple Myeloma Survivor

I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at the end of 2013. My Enloe Health oncologist had trained at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center which is an internationally recognized leader in multiple myeloma, so I felt confident in my care from the beginning. I had my stem cell harvest done at Stanford. I’ve also faced breast cancer, which was successfully treated with surgery and radiation here at Enloe.

For me, the most important thing has been accepting and giving support. I’ve learned to lean on caregivers more than ever and that has become essential. I also find purpose in supporting others. My husband and I helped start the Sacramento Valley Multiple Myeloma Support Group years ago. Being with people who’ve lived with this disease for 20 years gives me hope. And I love talking with “newbies” on Zoom to reassure them that their life is not over. I’m always amazed by new treatments and how far things have come.

I also rely on a couple of group texts. One is with my four “Krazy Kousins,” who help with rides and practical things, and another with my close friends. When something’s going on I send out a text update and someone always responds. They check in, remind me when to say no and show up when I need help. I truly rely on my wonderful caregivers for everything.

My church group has been another lifeline. I’m part of a healing circle where we meet monthly and share honestly no matter how unpleasant the details. They really know what’s going on with me. I also find comfort in my quilt group, and quilting continues to uplift me.

Neuropathy has been my biggest challenge. I’ve tried every medication and even a spinal stimulator, but nothing has fully worked. I get oncology massages and acupuncture, I’m exploring acupressure, and I’ve completed PT and now OT.

I see the pain nurse in Symptom Management because the pain is often constant and can be very frustrating.

I’ve found I need more than medical treatments to cope. Spiritual counseling has helped and my counselor always seems to understand exactly where I am the moment we connect. I also meet with Brid Power in Symptom Management for counseling and attend Shifting My Perception sessions, which focus on strategies for living with serious illness. I especially enjoy the sessions of Forest Therapy in Bidwell Park.

What have I learned from having cancer? It’s simply a part of my life. I don’t dwell on it. I do what I can. When my feet hit the floor in the morning, they hurt, but I can still get through my day. My mindset is to have the best life I can with what I’ve been given.

02/25/2026

Enloe Health is proud to receive reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. This designation reflects our ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and improving outcomes for the patients and families we serve.

This achievement was made possible through the vision, expertise, and dedication of our physicians, along with the many clinical, operational, and support teams who worked diligently throughout the accreditation process. Their collective effort and unwavering commitment to elevating cancer care continue to drive our standard of excellence.

Thank you to our caregivers for providing compassionate, high-quality care every day, and thank you to our community for trusting us with your health.

02/24/2026

As we look forward to the completion of the new Enloe Health Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center, we’re also looking back and honoring the people like Lisa Brake who helped lay the foundation.

Brake, a Registered Radiation Therapist, started at Enloe in 1992 and joined the Radiation Oncology team in the late ’90s. In those days, the department was in the basement of the hospital. Those early years were defined by close quarters and simpler equipment compared to the modern technology we’re bringing into the new center today.

When Radiation Oncology moved out of the basement and into our current location in 2002, the transition was unforgettable. “We were excited about the new machines and having the latest technology available to treat our patients,” Brake said. “But we were also really excited to be able to look down to the end of the hall and see the sun shining through the window. No more basement!”

For patients and caregivers alike, that moment marked a shift as the space not only advanced treatment options but also supported comfort and healing.

Brake guided thousands of patients through some of their most vulnerable moments, offering kindness along with expertise that comes from decades of service. Now, as we prepare to open the Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brake won’t just be part of our history, she’ll be part of our future.

We move ahead with heartfelt gratitude for Brake and for every staff member over the years whose hard work and belief in our mission have brought us to this moment. Their collective legacy is the foundation on which our future is being built.

02/23/2026

Happy birthday, Dr. Enloe! Enloe Health's founder Newton Thomas Enloe, M.D., was born Feb. 23, 1872, in Missouri. He graduated from the Missouri Medical College in 1895. In 1901, he pawned his watch for $15 to open his first hospital in California, near Forest Ranch. In 1913, he opened Enloe Hospital on Flume Street. In 1937, the hospital moved to its current location on the Esplanade.

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95926

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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