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The USC Brain Tumor Center provides elite concierge medicine, with unsurpassed multidisciplinary car

At the USC Brain Tumor Center, our mission is to provide exceptional, comprehensive and innovative brain tumor care. Our multidisciplinary, fellowship-trained team brings together experts across a wide range of medical specialties and utilizes state-of-the-art technology to deliver customized treatment plans for all types of brain tumors and related conditions. As an academic medical center, we ar

e leaders in vital translational and clinical research and offer access to the most groundbreaking cancer clinical trials available today. We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and driving medical breakthroughs that will revolutionize brain tumor treatments and outcomes. Our team understands the challenges a brain tumor can cause, and we are deeply committed to supporting you at every turn of your journey. The experience of our multidisciplinary specialists, combined with our expansive technology suite and clinical trials portfolio, allows us to deliver exceptional, concierge-style care for adults and children with all types of brain tumors.

04/21/2026

Have you heard of LITT❓ 🧠

The USC Brain Tumor Center is proud to offer Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), an advanced, minimally invasive, MRI-guided treatment that uses heat to precisely target tumor tissue. Recent Keck Medicine of USC research highlighted the promise of LITT in recurrent high-grade astrocytoma, with about half of treated patients alive at 18 months and more than 20% surviving beyond five years. Researchers also found that LITT may help trigger an immune response against the tumor, underscoring the potential of this innovative approach in brain tumor care.

04/20/2026

As we approach Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we are proud to share that the USC Brain Tumor Center is fortunate to partner with Smith Brothers Restaurants for Dinner with Purpose. Join us every Thursday in May at Smitty’s Grill, Parkway Grill, or Arroyo Chop House, where a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to support vital brain tumor research at Keck Medicine of USC Brain Tumor Center. Dine with purpose on May 7, 14, 21, and 28 and help us raise awareness and support the fight against brain cancer. Together, our community can make a meaningful impact.

04/16/2026

Preparing for an MRI after a brain tumor diagnosis can bring a mix of emotions — from uncertainty to anxiety to hope.
While every appointment is different, taking a few simple steps beforehand can help make the experience feel a little more manageable.

Before your MRI, it may help to:
• Confirm the time and location of your appointment
• Ask your care team any questions you may have in advance
• Wear comfortable clothing and follow any instructions about food, drink, or medications
• Let your team know if you feel claustrophobic or anxious
• Bring support when possible, whether that’s a loved one or a calming routine that helps you feel grounded

Most importantly, give yourself grace. MRI appointments can be emotionally difficult, and it is okay to acknowledge that. You are not alone in what you are feeling.

04/14/2026

🌟 USC Brain Tumor Center
Patient Support Group 🌟

Our support group-led by Jinsy Rogers, LCSW, OSW-C-offers a safe and compassionate space for patients to connect, share their experiences, and find comfort in community.
Through open conversation, education, and encouragement, we help patients discover strength, hope, and healing together. 🩶

04/09/2026

🚶‍♀️🧠 One month to go until the NBTS Southern California Brain Tumor Walk!

We’re proud to sponsor the National Brain Tumor Society’s Southern California Brain Tumor Walk — happening May 9th at Griffith Park! 💙

This meaningful event brings together survivors, families, caregivers, advocates, and researchers to raise awareness and critical funds for brain tumor research and patient support.

Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference. Every step moves us closer to better treatments and a cure.

📍 Griffith Park

Event Schedule
🕗 8:00–9:00 a.m. – Registration opens for runners and walkers
🕘 9:00–9:30 a.m. – Event Program, Celebration of Life, Fundraising Awards
🚶 9:30 a.m. – Walk begins
✅ 11:00 a.m. – Event adjourns

Join Team USC, show your support, and help us move toward a cure. 💛 ❤️

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04/07/2026

On World Health Day, the USC Brain Tumor Center proudly recognizes the importance of advancing health through innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.

Every day, our multidisciplinary team is committed to improving the lives of patients and families affected by brain tumors through leading-edge treatment, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive support services. We are honored to stand alongside our patients, caregivers, physicians, researchers, and community as we work toward a healthier future and continue the fight for better outcomes in brain tumor care.

Together, we are advancing hope, healing, and the pursuit of a cure.

04/06/2026

The Southern California Brain Tumor Conference was a tremendous success, bringing together approximately 200 attendees, along with more than 20 participants for the patient session led by the ABTA. The conference opened with welcoming remarks from the Dean, followed by inspiring remarks from Board of Trustees Chair Amy Ross, who expressed strong support for the USC Brain Tumor Center and its mission. Throughout the day, the importance of collaboration across Southern California institutions was on full display, reflected in the meaningful exchange of ideas, research, and clinical innovation.

Among the many highlights were the presentation of the Five-Year Excellence in Patient Care & Leadership Award to Dr. Frances Chow, an incredible keynote address from Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, and a dynamic poster session that reinforced the bright future of brain cancer research across Southern California institutions. We concluded the conference by recognizing the top three research posters and coming together in celebration of the remarkable progress and momentum of this growing collaborative community. We are deeply grateful to all of our industry sponsors for their generous support in helping make this conference possible, and we look forward to hosting this important gathering again in March 2027.

04/01/2026

🗳️ Voting is now OPEN on Doximity for U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings!

Your voice matters. By voting, you help recognize excellence in patient care, innovation, and academic medicine.

Please take a moment to support:
• Keck Medical Center of USC
• Divisions of Neurosurgery & Neurology at Keck Medicine of USC
• USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Your vote is more than a ranking, it’s an endorsement of the physicians, care teams, and researchers who work tirelessly on behalf of your patients every day.

🙏 We are deeply grateful for your continued support.

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03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors’ Day to the extraordinary physicians of the USC Brain Tumor Center and Keck Medicine of USC.

Today, we recognize and celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise our doctors bring to patient care every day. Their commitment to advancing treatment, supporting families, and delivering hope in the face of complex diagnoses makes an immeasurable impact on our community. We are deeply grateful for all that they do.

03/23/2026

The wait is almost over, The 3rd Annual Southern California Brain Tumor Conference is this Friday, March 27th, 2026.

We are looking forward to bringing together leading clinicians, researchers, patients, caregivers, and advocates from across the region for a day dedicated to progress in brain tumor care and research. This conference reflects the power of collaboration and our shared commitment to advancing innovation, improving outcomes, and creating hope for the brain tumor community.

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1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90033

Telephone

+18443327246

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http://keckmedicine.org/BTC

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