Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Breast Cancer

What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?
June 8, 2026

What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?

What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
October 9, 2025

What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

 Meet Cynthia Tsay, PA-C
October 6, 2025

Meet Cynthia Tsay, PA-C
What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?
June 8, 2026

What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?

A physician explains how being well-informed about your condition can improve your recovery.  Maria Nelson, MD, a surgeon and the...
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. ...
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...
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...
 Meet Fumito Ito, MD, PhD
October 1, 2025

Meet Fumito Ito, MD, PhD

Dr. Ito is a surgical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC specialized in treating skin and breast cancer. He applies...
 What Cancer Screenings Should Older Adults Get?
September 10, 2025

What Cancer Screenings Should Older Adults Get?

A medical oncologist explains what cancers older adults should be screened for, when to start routine screenings — and possibly...
 Radiation Oncology: Top Questions from Patients
August 8, 2025

Radiation Oncology: Top Questions from Patients

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist shares patients’ most-asked questions about radiation treatment for cancer. Radiation therapy is a...
 What Is Radiation for Cancer?
April 1, 2025

What Is Radiation for Cancer?

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains what to know about radiation treatment for cancer. Radiation oncology — the...
 Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Second Opinion, Doctor Says
March 3, 2025

Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Second Opinion, Doctor Says

Second opinions in health care are wise for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Telling your doctor...
 Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
December 20, 2024

Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

The holidays can be especially challenging if you’re living with a serious illness like cancer. The following strategies can help...
 Am I at High Risk for Breast Cancer?
November 6, 2024

Am I at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

Who is at high risk for breast cancer — and which risk factors can you control? Because of certain risk...