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Laryngeal Cancer Patient Finds New Voice

Cora Jackson-Fossett's laryngeal cancer required a total laryngectomy, the removal of her entire voice box. In recovery, she found a…

Same-Week Brain Surgery for Mom and Daughter

When Felicitas and Margarita Gonzales unexpectedly needed brain surgery eight days apart, Gabriel Zada, MD, earned the thanks of their…

New Study Will Test If ‘Inoperable’ Pancreatic Tumors Can Be Safely Removed

Keck Medicine of USC researchers are investigating whether performing chemotherapy followed by a novel type of surgery is a viable…

How to Tell If You Have a Brain Tumor

Brain tumors can present many different symptoms. A Keck Medicine of USC neurosurgeon explains when you should see a doctor. …

7 Lessons from a Career in Neuro-oncology

Seven things I wish I had known when starting my neuro-oncology journey. Many of us go into medicine because it’s…

What Is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

A USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center expert explains the diagnosis and latest treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. Triple-negative breast cancer…

Warning Signs of a Ministroke

Patients must treat ministroke symptoms seriously because they often precede a stroke. The term “ministroke” may not sound like too…

Meet Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD

Dr. Cohen-Gadol is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in performing complex brain procedures. Here’s what you…

Do You Need to See an Endocrinologist Before Starting a Weight Loss Drug?

Losing weight can be difficult. Seeing a specialist can help determine if weight loss drugs are right for you. It…

What Is Sarcoma?

USC Sarcoma Program specialists explain types of sarcomas, symptoms of a sarcoma and new treatments for these rare cancers. Sarcomas…

Why Sarcoma Patients Should Be Treated at a Center that Specializes in Sarcoma

For rare cancers such as sarcoma, it is important to get treatment at a center with multiple types of specialists.…

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…