USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at Keck Medicine of USC

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at Keck Medicine of USC The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (USC Norris), located in Los Angeles, is a major regional
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Here at USC Norris, we are empowering the next generation of Cancer Researchers. On August 6, the achievements of the un...
08/22/2025

Here at USC Norris, we are empowering the next generation of Cancer Researchers. On August 6, the achievements of the undergraduate interns from the American Cancer Society Cancer Research Summer Undergraduate Internship Program were show cased. The future of cancer research is bright!

08/20/2025

HPV16 causes more than half of cervical cancer cases and roughly 90% of HPV-linked throat cancers. It can be neutralized with the preventive vaccine Gardasil-9, but only if vaccination occurs prior to HPV exposure. Published in the Journal of ImmunoTherapy of Cancer , USC Norris member Dr. W. Martin Kast, and Ruben Prins, a post-doctoral candidate in the Kast laboratory, uncovered how cervical and throat cancers linked to the human papillomavirus evade the immune system, opening the door to new treatment strategies. Learn more about this phenomenal research here: https://keck.usc.edu/news/study-reveals-how-hpv-reprograms-immune-cells-to-help-cancer-grow/

08/18/2025

Many patients are unaware of the potential benefits of clinical trials. In this video, Phuong Gallagher, a cancer patient advocate, shares what motivated her to consider participation in a cancer clinical trial.

As an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center provides world-class patien...
08/15/2025

As an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center provides world-class patient care with cutting-edge research and innovation.

Every day, more than 300 dedicated physicians and scientists are leading the fight to make cancer a disease of the past. For more information about USC Norris, visit https://uscnorriscancer.usc.edu.

08/13/2025

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is a serious health problem because tumors can vary greatly and often don’t respond well to treatment. In a study published in Cancer Research, USC Norris member Dr. Dechen Lin, assistant professor for the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, and his team created mini tumors, called organoids, in the lab to test their response to the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. They found that the organoids' sensitivity to the drug closely matched how real patients responded, suggesting these models may help predict treatment outcomes. Organoids are powerful tools for studying head and neck cancer, helping researchers understand why some tumors are more aggressive and identify new ways to personalize treatment. Read the full publication here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40261963/.

08/08/2025

Knowing when to get screened can save your life. Early detection makes cancer more treatable, but how do you know which screenings are right for you?

Today, we're spotlighting colorectal cancer screening with insight from USC Norris member Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz, a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC and Deputy Director of Research Programs at USC Norris.

Learn more about cancer screenings here:https://www.keckmedicine.org/magazine/cancer-screenings-to-schedule/.

08/06/2025

Cancer is most treatable when caught early. But which screenings do you need, and when? This week we will learn more about cervical cancer screening featuring USC Norris member Dr. Mona Guo, a gynecologic oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC. Learn more about cancer screenings here: https://www.keckmedicine.org/magazine/cancer-screenings-to-schedule/.

We are proud to share that the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, as part of Keck Medical Center of USC, has been r...
08/04/2025

We are proud to share that the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, as part of Keck Medical Center of USC, has been ranked among the top 25 cancer programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report for 2025. Thank you to our phenomenal physicians, nurses, and staff who provide exceptional care to our patients and to our scientists who discover novel approaches to cancer treatment and prevention.

08/01/2025

The herpes simplex virus type 1, which affects almost two-thirds of the world’s population and is generally associated with oral herpes, may cause painful cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth. Yet, when genetically engineered to fight cancer, the virus may also play an important role in treating advanced melanoma (skin cancer) that has spread to other parts of the body, according to a new clinical trial. Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Gino In, member of USC Norris Translational and Clinical Sciences Program, and his team found that a genetically engineered herpes simplex virus, when combined with immunotherapy, reduces or eliminates tumors in one-third of clinical trial patients with advanced melanoma. Learn more about this discovery here: https://news.keckmedicine.org/cancer-fighting-herpes-virus-shown-to-be-an-effective-treatment-for-some-advanced-melanoma/.ce

07/30/2025

Skin cancer is the most common cancer, with one in five Americans developing skin cancer in their lifetime, but it is also one of the most preventable. This summer, protect your health with these quick sun safety tips!

Congratulations to Dr. Albert Han, member of the USC Norris Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Program, who was award...
07/30/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Albert Han, member of the USC Norris Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Program, who was awarded the Triological Society Career Development Award for his research project "Targeting Glutamine Transporter Networks in HPV16+ Oropharyngeal Carcinogenesis." Dr. Han's team will explore the role of the glutamine transporter ASCT2 in HPV-positive head and neck cancers, with the goal to develop targeted treatment strategies.

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