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The unique qualities that make USC Verdugo Hills Hospital a standout When I first began working at USC Verdugo Hills…

Meet Luke Putnam, MD

Dr. Putnam is a board-certified surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in minimally invasive techniques, with an emphasis…

Which Patients Seek a Second Opinion?

What makes a patient likelier to want another opinion? A Keck Medicine of USC hematologist-oncologist shares his insights. Most patients…

Why I’m Not Offended When My Patient Wants a Second Opinion

Second opinions in health care can be valuable for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Not all…

Hematology Oncology: How to Lead in a Fast-Changing Field

Staying on top of research and development is challenging. One expert shares his advice. Hematology and oncology are two of…

What I Wish I Had Known About Breast Cancer Before My Diagnosis

A breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 38 years old describes her journey. Three days before my 38th birthday, I was…

Why Aren’t More Nonsmokers Being Screened for Lung Cancer?

More nonsmokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer. Yet, this population is not routinely screened for the disease. Lung cancer…

Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

While breast cancer in men is rare, it’s important to know the signs to avoid a late-stage diagnosis. Breast cancer…

USC Sarcoma Program Treats All Types of Sarcomas

Keck Medicine of USC’s expanded USC Sarcoma Program unites experts in oncology, orthopedic surgery and more. Sarcomas are rare and…

Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer

A patient’s breast cancer stage plays a major role in how the breast cancer can be treated. One of the…

Can You Survive a Brain Tumor?

Your survival rate varies based on what type of tumor you have. Receiving a diagnosis of a brain tumor can…

Clinical trials offer new therapies and hope for breast cancer patients

Keck Medicine of USC's breast cancer team is currently offering more than 25 clinical trials Can a patient’s own lab-modified…