USC research center teaches kids about cancer
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center also aims to show what careers are possible as part of a push toward STEM education.
Diabetes diagnosis later in life may signal pancreatic cancer for African-Americans, Latinos
Early identification of the cancer is key — but symptoms usually appear when the disease is in its later stages and no screening method currently exists.
Liver cancer rates vary widely among patients of Asian descent, USC study finds
Breaking down broad ethnic and racial categories into more specific groups can sharpen data, according to a Vietnamese medical student’s research.
USC scientists help identify genetic markers for prostate cancer in global DNA download
Knowledge obtained by international team is likely to be useful for prevention of the disease.
Es Tiempo campaign raises awareness of cervical cancer prevention among Latinas
USC’s efforts in the community include help from health care professionals who already work with residents.
Cancer registry managed by Keck School of Medicine of USC receives $43.7 million award
The Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program has improved the understanding, prevention and control of cancer.
Particle shows promise to prevent the spread of triple-negative breast cancer
Like a smart bomb, the potential treatment delivers a cancer-fighting drug directly to cells, deterring metastasis to the lungs.
Researcher puts focus on the health of Latina breast cancer survivors
Yearlong exercise study at USC examines a population at higher risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Trojan undergrad believes in the power of science to conquer cancer
Cancer researcher and graduating senior Sophie Wix will pursue medical breakthroughs this fall as USC’s first Fulbright scholar to the University of Cambridge and the United Kingdom.
Unexpected addiction for minority teens in L.A.: Tanning
USC researchers dispel myth that tanning is a problem only among white, college-age women.
Patient boosts USC Norris gynecologic cancer research with $1.1 million estate gift
The Hilda and Bruno Haug Ovarian Cancer Research Fund will support genetic sequencing for women’s cancers, among other projects.
Bluetooth program gives lung transplant patients brighter outlook
Electronic tablet allows patients to log medical information and view educational videos, which leads to fewer problems and readmissions.
Using mathematical models to determine the best chemotherapy schedules
Two researchers at USC develop a tool that can predict how cancer cells will respond to a chemotherapy drug.
Lung cancer survivor’s free screening at USC is a life-saver
South L.A. grandmother showed no symptoms, but the screening at Keck Hospital of USC told a different story.
New MRI scanner could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors
Keck School of Medicine of USC surgeon and radiologist team up to test a new ultrahigh field imaging technology.
Tiny probe developed at USC detects cancer
USC team’s work could lead to noninvasive detection and treatment of the disease at the level of a single cell.
Metal-detection technique inspires USC cancer researchers
USC Michelson Center scientists use metal-tagged markers and a patient’s blood sample, aiming for precise treatments of cancerous cells that spread to other organs.
Small investment in a USC researcher pays off in a big way
Cancer and other serious medical conditions are in the crosshairs of pioneering projects supported by the L.K. Whittier Foundation.
How exercise can boost the health of breast cancer survivors
A new study from the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy shows how helpful exercise is for female survivors of cancer.
How a tumor grows can help researchers predict how it will respond to therapy
USC Viterbi team takes a key step forward in cancer research.
Making cancer a disease of the past inspires a legacy of giving by the Norris family
Few people have shaped the fight against cancer at the USC Health Sciences Campus more than the family whose generous philanthropic support has spanned decades.
Survival among young adults with cancer hasn’t changed much over three decades
Analysis by USC researchers breaks data down to specific segments on race or ethnicity, sex, age group, socioeconomic status and cancer stage.
What deep sea creatures tell us about cancer-fighting therapies
Keck School of Medicine scientists use the enzymes behind marine animal glow to see if cancer immunotherapies work.
The basics of biotech and why it matters at USC
Strategist Amanda Mason talks about the university’s many labs looking for cures to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and more.