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Can I Take a GLP-1 if I Have Cancer?
September 2, 2026

Can I Take a GLP-1 if I Have Cancer?

 What Information Should I Give My Doctor That Will Help Them Diagnose and Treat Me?
August 25, 2026

What Information Should I Give My Doctor That Will Help Them Diagnose and Treat Me?

 How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
August 25, 2026

How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Can I Take a GLP-1 if I Have Cancer?
September 2, 2026

Can I Take a GLP-1 if I Have Cancer?

An endocrinologist discusses whether it is safe for cancer patients and survivors to take medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and...
What Information Should I Give My Doctor That Will Help Them Diagnose and Treat Me?
August 25, 2026

What Information Should I Give My Doctor That Will Help Them Diagnose and Treat Me?

A Keck Medicine of USC vascular surgeon explains why you should be honest when discussing your health with your doctor....
How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
August 25, 2026

How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains how radiation therapy side effects — and coping strategies — can vary....
When to Seek a Second Opinion for Spine Surgery
August 25, 2026

When to Seek a Second Opinion for Spine Surgery

Patients can and should consult more than one physician for treatment advice. An orthopedic spine surgeon explains why. When a...
 Understanding Metastatic Bone Cancer
August 19, 2026

Understanding Metastatic Bone Cancer

Treatment advancements are optimizing outcomes and helping patients maintain mobility. Innovative treatments are helping many patients with advanced stages of...
 Meet Lily Dara, MD
August 4, 2026

Meet Lily Dara, MD

Dr. Dara is a hepatologist with the USC Digestive Health Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in...
 Why CAR-T Cell Therapy Struggles Against Solid Tumors
August 4, 2026

Why CAR-T Cell Therapy Struggles Against Solid Tumors

A Keck Medicine of USC cell therapist explains how design innovations could expand the use of CAR-T cell therapy beyond...
 When Can You Delay Spine Surgery?
August 4, 2026

When Can You Delay Spine Surgery?

Some patients need spine surgery sooner, while others can wait. An expert discusses the difference. If you’ve been diagnosed with...
 Does Chemotherapy Always Cause Hair Loss?
August 4, 2026

Does Chemotherapy Always Cause Hair Loss?

With some chemotherapy treatments, patients can lose most or all of their hair. But once treatment ends, your hair will...
 Meet Christopher Foss, MD
August 4, 2026

Meet Christopher Foss, MD

Dr. Foss is a hematologist-oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with blood disorders...
 What to Know About Weight Gain After Hysterectomy
July 22, 2026

What to Know About Weight Gain After Hysterectomy

A gynecologic oncologist dispels a widespread misconception about this common surgery.  A hysterectomy, which is a surgery to remove the...