Testicular cancer is highly survivable, but getting the right treatment early on is crucial. Learn what options are available for treating testicular cancer at every stage. Testicular cancer is rare (about 1% of all male cancers globally), but it’s one of the most common cancers in people aged 15-29. While it has a high survivability […]
A Keck Medicine of USC urologist discusses factors to consider when contemplating treatment options for prostate cancer. Recommended options for treating prostate cancer can really vary from patient to patient, depending on personal and lifestyle preferences. One in eight men in the United States will get prostate cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. If […]
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There are four different stages of prostate cancer, each with its own types of symptoms and recommended treatments. If you or someone you know has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you might be wondering how serious it is. Prostate cancer has four different stages, and each stage has different symptoms, pathology, treatments and survival […]
While various treatments for andropause (the male equivalent of menopause) are gaining popularity, testosterone replacement therapy is the only option tailored specifically to each patient’s needs by their doctor, making it the safest and most effective option. While general awareness and understanding of testosterone replacement therapy has improved in recent years, many people still have […]
Arash Motamed, MD, MBA, shares how sustainability efforts in health care mean better health for all patients. As health care providers, our job is to care for patients — but it’s not enough to simply treat people episodically when they come to us with a medical problem. We have to think of the bigger picture […]
Cancer is most treatable when caught early. But which screenings do you need — and when? Experts from Keck Medicine of USC share screenings you might need. Breast Cancer When to start: Age 40. How often: Yearly. Unless: Your doctor determines you have high risk. Then: Ask your medical provider about when to start screening. […]
A laryngologist from Keck Medicine of USC explains how interprofessional practice (IPP) benefited his team. Working in silos is often an inefficient health care model. Laryngologist Michael M. Johns, MD, director of the USC Voice Center, part of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Keck Medicine of USC, explains […]
Keck Medicine of USC’s expanded USC Sarcoma Program unites experts in oncology, orthopedic surgery and more. Sarcomas are rare and difficult to treat. Fewer doctors have experience diagnosing and treating these cancers. Multiple studies have shown improved outcomes for patients when treated at sarcoma centers with multidisciplinary teams and high patient volumes. To address this […]
A breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 38 years old describes her journey. Three days before my 38th birthday, I was told: “You have breast cancer.” Everything I had heard about breast cancer prior to my diagnosis was that 1) it is a disease that primarily affects older women, and 2) a mammogram will detect breast […]