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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…

LVAD Sustains Mother Awaiting New Heart

A mechanical device is keeping Zuleyma Santos alive as she awaits a transplant. She’s also spreading the word about heart…

SIR-T Immunotherapy Targets Prostate Cancer

Adapted from an existing treatment harnessing the body's immune system, the discovery could unlock a potential next-generation cell therapy. A…

Breast Cancer Patient Seeks Early Intervention

By advocating for herself and working with an expert team at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Jocelyn Aguilar has a new…

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Key Facts to Know about Breast Cancer Surgery

Emily Siegel, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, shares…

Breaking the Family Cycle of Breast Cancer to Offer New Hope  

How high-risk cancer screenings are helping our patients Shake Ovasapyan’s aunt died of breast cancer at age 47. Her mother passed…

7 Lessons from a Career in Breast Cancer Surgery

Seven lessons I wish I had known when first becoming a breast cancer surgeon. As a breast surgical oncologist, I…

Meet Maria E. Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson is a surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in breast surgical oncology and breast cancer treatment.…