Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Cancer

What Is Osteosarcoma? Orthopaedic Oncologists Explain.
April 14, 2026

What Is Osteosarcoma? Orthopaedic Oncologists Explain.

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Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last
March 31, 2026

Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last

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Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We “Wait and Watch” My Cancer?
February 23, 2026

Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We “Wait and Watch” My Cancer?

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What Is Osteosarcoma? Orthopaedic Oncologists Explain.
April 14, 2026

What Is Osteosarcoma? Orthopaedic Oncologists Explain.
Advanced surgical techniques are improving outcomes for patients with this rare, aggressive cancer. Osteosarcoma, also called osteogenic sarcoma, is the...
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Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last
March 31, 2026

Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last
A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains why clinical trials are valuable opportunities for many sarcoma patients. A sarcoma...
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Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We “Wait and Watch” My Cancer?
February 23, 2026

Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We “Wait and Watch” My Cancer?
An oncologist explains why doctors sometimes recommend a “watch and wait” approach.  Minh Dang Nguyen, MD, an oncologist with USC Newport Beach...
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Can Marijuana Cause Lung Cancer?
February 9, 2026

Can Marijuana Cause Lung Cancer?
Marijuana use is legal, but that doesn’t mean it’s without health risks. As more states legalize marijuana, many people might...
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Meet Sarah Kim, PA-C
January 12, 2026

Meet Sarah Kim, PA-C
Sarah Kim is a physician assistant with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating thoracic surgery patients. She treats...
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Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?
December 22, 2025

Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?
Thyroid nodules are very common. An otolaryngologist explains when to be concerned. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in...
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Can Prostate Cancer Treatment Affect Sex Health?
November 6, 2025

Can Prostate Cancer Treatment Affect Sex Health?
A men’s health urologist and surgical subspecialist with Keck Medicine of USC discusses the potential sexual side effects of prostate...
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What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
October 9, 2025

What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Here’s what to know. ...
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Meet Danielle Sterrenberg, MD
October 8, 2025

Meet Danielle Sterrenberg, MD
Dr. Sterrenberg is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with Keck Medicine of USC. Her clinical and research interests center...
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Meet Cynthia Tsay, PA-C
October 6, 2025

Meet Cynthia Tsay, PA-C
Cynthia Tsay, PA-C, is a physician assistant with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in caring for patients undergoing breast...
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How Do Doctors Help Patients Manage Cancer Treatment Expectations?
October 1, 2025

How Do Doctors Help Patients Manage Cancer Treatment Expectations?
A breast cancer surgeon explains how doctors help patients learn what to expect from treatment. Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, a...
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