USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

For nearly 50 years, we have made it our mission to treat and prevent cancer.

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

For nearly 50 years, we have made it our mission to treat and prevent cancer.

Clinical Trials

Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.

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Cancer Research Programs

Every day, USC Norris researchers are driving scientific discoveries.

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Revolutionary Oncology Care with a Personalized Approach

Our USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center oncology experts work together as a team to deliver patient-centered cancer care. Our renowned doctors and specialists use the latest cancer detection, prevention and treatment options to help you get the care you need each step of your cancer journey.

As an original National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center, we’re a well-established leader in cancer research. This means we’ll always be in front of the next big thing in oncology care. Through our research, we bring you the most advanced therapies available and aim to make cancer a disease of the past.

Why Is It Important to Be an NCI-Designated Cancer Center?

Centers and Programs

Brain tumors Cancer genetics Gynecologic cancers Head and neck tumors Lung cancer Radiation oncology Sarcoma Skin cancer Urologic cancer Breast cancer Blood and marrow transplants Blood cancer and bone marrow disorders Colorectal cancer Lung disease Musculoskeletal cancer Gastrointestinal cancer

Conditions

Bladder Cancer Kidney Cancer Prostate Cancer Testicular Cancer Thyroid cancer

Treatments

Ablation Surgery Breast Cancer Medications Breast Cancer Screening Breast Reconstruction CAR T-Cell Therapy Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Gene Therapy Immunotherapy Lung Cancer Screening Medical Oncology Palliative Care Psycho-oncology Stem Cell Transplant

Clinical Trials

Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.

Find an open trial

Cancer Research Programs

Every day, USC Norris researchers are driving scientific discoveries.

Learn more

Patient Stories

Grace Note

Patient Story

I always felt like I was in the room with people who were a team.

Acting on Faith

Patient Story

I knew it was going to be cancer, and I knew I was going to fight it.

Inner Strength

Patient Story

Dr. Nieva helped me face the diagnosis with more strength and less fear.

Grace Note

Patient Story

I always felt like I was in the room with people who were a team.

Acting on Faith

Patient Story

I knew it was going to be cancer, and I knew I was going to fight it.

Inner Strength

Patient Story

Dr. Nieva helped me face the diagnosis with more strength and less fear.

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Years as an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center

250+

Physicians and scientists treating and preventing cancer

Beds at nationally ranked USC Norris Cancer Hospital

150+

Active clinical trials, pushing the boundaries of science

USC Norris: Going the Extra Mile for You

Consistently ranked as a top cancer hospital by U.S. News & World Report

A single source for preventive cancer care, diagnostics, treatment and survivorship, so you can navigate your care easily

An NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, giving you access to more clinical trials and innovative therapies

Keeping you safe with various ways to connect with your care team by phone or video or in the office — often in one visit

Our Areas of Expertise

Our specialized cancer programs provide you with expert cancer care, tailored to your diagnosis.

Adolescent and Young Adult Blood and marrow transplants Blood cancer and bone marrow disorders Brain tumors Breast cancer Cancer genetics Colorectal cancer Gastrointestinal cancer Gynecologic cancers Head and neck tumors Lung cancer Lung disease Musculoskeletal cancer Radiation oncology Sarcoma Skin cancer Urologic cancer

Latest News & Articles

Meet Our Team

Meet David Tran, MD

Dr. Tran is a neuro-oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the medical treatment of brain and spinal...

Releases

Urologists to perform world’s first bladder transplant

LOS ANGELES — No one has ever performed a bladder transplant in humans. But that may be about to change.Urologists...

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Symptoms: What Should You Know?

Learn about the symptoms of breast cancer and what to look for to protect yourself against this disease. Breast cancer...

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Surgery proves effective alternative to chemotherapy and radiation for early...

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Colon Cancer

Why Is Colorectal Cancer on the Rise for Younger People?

Doctors are working to uncover why colon cancer numbers are increasing in people under 50. Here’s what you need to...

Releases

USC Norris Cancer Hospital earns Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital award...

LOS ANGELES — The Leapfrog Group, a national hospital watchdog organization, has named USC Norris Cancer Hospital a 2022 Top...

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Conditions & Treatments

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USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Trials

Cancer Research Programs

Revolutionary Oncology Care with a Personalized Approach

Why Is It Important to Be an NCI-Designated Cancer Center?

Centers and Programs

Conditions

Treatments

Our Team

Faisal Ahmed, MD

Sang-hoon Ahn, MD

Sandra Algaze, MD

Greg Angstreich, MD

Monish Aron, MD

Shelly Bian, MD

Laurie Brunette-masi, MD

Azadeh Carr, MD

Eric Chang, MD

Marcia Ciccone, MD

Anishka D'souza, MD

Siamak Daneshmand, MD

Andre Luis De Castro Abreu, MD

Mihir Desai, MD

Hooman Djaladat, MD

Dechen Dolkar, MD

Leo Doumanian, MD

Anthony El-khoueiry, MD

Monica El-masry, MD

Edward Forsyth, MD

Alireza Fotouhighiam, MD

David Freyer, DO

Gerhard Fuchs, MD

Adam Garsa, MD

Umair Ghani, MD

Inderbir Gill, MD

Amir Goldkorn, MD

Mitchell Gross, MD

Steven Grossman, MD

Diana Hanna, MD

Jennifer Ho, MD

David Hong, MD

Adam Horn, MD

Robert Hsu, MD

James Hu, MD

Stephen Huang, MD

Andrew Hung, MD

Lindsay Hwang, MD

Gino In, MD

Syma Iqbal, MD

Fumito Ito, MD, PhD

Priya Jayachandran, MD

Richard Jennelle, MD

Daniel Kim, MD

Amir Lebastchi, MD

Nara Lee, MD

Heinz-josef Lenz, MD

Andrew Lim, MD

Diane Ling, MD

Min Lu, MD

Lauren Lukas, MD

Gautam Malhotra, MD, PhD

Koji Matsuo, MD, PhD

Lawrence Menendez, MD

Priya Mitra, MD

Laila Muderspach, MD

Zaw Win Myint, MD

Maria Nelson, MD