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What Are the Different Types of Skin Cancer?

You may be familiar with melanoma as a type of skin cancer, but what other types of skin cancer are…

Meet the Staff: Elmer Diwa, Respiratory Therapist

Elmer Diwa, RRT, RCP, delivers thoughtful care at the same facility where he was once a stroke patient. Diwa, a…

How to Become a Living Organ Donor

Transplants from living donors can be lifesaving for a patient in need. A Keck Medicine of USC transplant surgeon answers…

How You Can Qualify to Be a Living Kidney Donor

What you need to know about donating a kidney A kidney transplant, which helps patients with kidney disease, including advanced…

Young Breast Cancer Patient Spreads Awareness

Diagnosed three days before her 38th birthday, Lauren Yerkes is now committed to informing and supporting others. In December 2021,…

How to Get Added to a Lung Transplant Waiting List

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the eligibility and evaluation processes. If you or a loved one is dealing…

What Is Radiation for Cancer?

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains what to know about radiation treatment for cancer. Radiation oncology — the…

5 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

A Keck Medicine of USC expert dispels five of the most common myths about the COVID-19 vaccine. The holiday season…

Every Colorectal Cancer Patient’s Journey Is Unique

An expert explains why there is never just one approach to treating colorectal cancer. If you’ve been diagnosed with colorectal…

What Are the Top Lung Cancer Symptoms?

Lung cancer symptoms can go unnoticed at first. Keck Medicine of USC doctors explain what to know. Lung cancer is…

How Do You Test for Lung Cancer? A Doctor Explains.

What is lung cancer screening? Here’s what experts want you to know. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer…

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…