Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Breast Cancer

How to Sleep After a Lumpectomy
September 21, 2026

How to Sleep After a Lumpectomy

A Keck Medicine of USC surgeon shares her top tips for sleeping comfortably after breast cancer surgery. Treatment for breast...
How to Choose the Best Place for Your Chemotherapy Treatment
September 21, 2026

How to Choose the Best Place for Your Chemotherapy Treatment

While chemotherapy drugs are standardized, there’s a lot that can vary in the treatment patients receive. Here are some things...
How Can Older Adults Avoid Drug Interactions During Chemotherapy?
September 21, 2026

How Can Older Adults Avoid Drug Interactions During Chemotherapy?

A Keck Medicine of USC expert advises how care teams can help seniors safely take their regular medications and chemotherapy...
How to Sleep After a Lumpectomy
September 21, 2026

How to Sleep After a Lumpectomy

A Keck Medicine of USC surgeon shares her top tips for sleeping comfortably after breast cancer surgery. Treatment for breast...
How to Choose the Best Place for Your Chemotherapy Treatment
September 21, 2026

How to Choose the Best Place for Your Chemotherapy Treatment

While chemotherapy drugs are standardized, there’s a lot that can vary in the treatment patients receive. Here are some things...
How Can Older Adults Avoid Drug Interactions During Chemotherapy?
September 21, 2026

How Can Older Adults Avoid Drug Interactions During Chemotherapy?

A Keck Medicine of USC expert advises how care teams can help seniors safely take their regular medications and chemotherapy...
How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
August 25, 2026

How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains how radiation therapy side effects — and coping strategies — can vary....
 Why CAR-T Cell Therapy Struggles Against Solid Tumors
August 4, 2026

Why CAR-T Cell Therapy Struggles Against Solid Tumors

A Keck Medicine of USC cell therapist explains how design innovations could expand the use of CAR-T cell therapy beyond...
 Does Chemotherapy Always Cause Hair Loss?
August 4, 2026

Does Chemotherapy Always Cause Hair Loss?

With some chemotherapy treatments, patients can lose most or all of their hair. But once treatment ends, your hair will...
 What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?
June 8, 2026

What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?

A physician explains how being well-informed about your condition can improve your recovery.  Maria Nelson, MD, a surgeon and the...
 What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
October 9, 2025

What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Here’s what to know. ...
 Meet Cynthia Tsay, PA-C
October 6, 2025

Meet Cynthia Tsay, PA-C

Cynthia Tsay, PA-C, is a physician assistant with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in caring for patients undergoing breast...
 How Do Doctors Help Patients Manage Cancer Treatment Expectations?
October 1, 2025

How Do Doctors Help Patients Manage Cancer Treatment Expectations?

A breast cancer surgeon explains how doctors help patients learn what to expect from treatment. Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, a...
 Meet Fumito Ito, MD, PhD
October 1, 2025

Meet Fumito Ito, MD, PhD

Dr. Ito is a surgical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC specialized in treating skin and breast cancer. He applies...