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Why CAR-T Cell Therapy Struggles Against Solid Tumors

Why CAR-T Cell Therapy Struggles Against Solid Tumors

Does Chemotherapy Always Cause Hair Loss?

Does Chemotherapy Always Cause Hair Loss?

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

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

Why CAR-T Cell Therapy Struggles Against Solid Tumors

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...

Does Chemotherapy Always Cause Hair Loss?

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...

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

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

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?

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

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...