How important is family history when it comes to brain tumor risk? A physician weighs in. Primary brain tumors — tumors that start in or near the brain, whether cancerous or benign — are exceedingly rare in the United States. Less than 0.5% of the population is living with a primary brain tumor, according to […]
Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, MSc, (Dr. Cohen) is one of the world’s most preeminent neurosurgeons, a professor and the associate chair of neurosurgical innovation at the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He specializes in the treatment of complex brain and spine tumors, including meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, gliomas and acoustic […]
Bright Zhou, MD, MS, is a family medicine physician who provides primary care to patients of all ages and genders while also practicing hospital medicine. Patients can expect compassionate and respectful care during each visit. Dr. Zhou draws from their previous life experiences as an archaeologist, musician, scientist and actor to better understand each patient’s […]
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. […]