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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.

24/07/2025

Dr. Gabriel Zada, neurosurgeon and director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, shares what truly sets the BTC apart.

From cutting-edge surgical techniques to personalized, team-based care — this is a place where science, precision, and compassion come together.

Every patient is met with a tailored plan, a dedicated team, and the full strength of USC’s expertise behind them.

Because at the BTC, we don’t just treat tumors. We treat people.

23/07/2025

Dr. Frances Chow on Good Day LA: Raising Awareness for Glioblastoma

This week, Dr. Frances Chow joined Good Day LA to spotlight an urgent cause: glioblastoma awareness.

Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive and challenging brain cancers—demanding bold research, new therapies, and relentless collaboration. In the interview, Dr. Chow shared how the team at the USC Brain Tumor Center is pushing forward on all fronts: pioneering clinical trials, investing in promising science, and working every day to offer patients more time, more options, and more hope.

We’re incredibly proud of Dr. Chow for helping bring national attention to this fight—and for the tireless work being done at the BTC to change what’s possible for people facing brain cancer.

A special thank you to FoxLA and Maria Whitesell for hosting Dr. Chow.

21/07/2025

🧠💙 “It's knowing that they're going to be taken care of.”

Meet Nancy Hart, our dedicated nurse navigator at the USC Brain Tumor Center. In this reel, Nancy shares what she loves most about working with patients and families—from the first phone call to each step of their journey.

Her role isn’t just clinical—it’s deeply human. Nancy walks alongside every patient, helping them feel seen, supported, and never alone.

Because here, care goes beyond treatment. It’s about trust, compassion, and connection.

17/07/2025

Today is our patient caregiver support group meeting.

This virtual support group offers a space to share personal experiences, learn helpful coping strategies, and connect with others in the brain tumor community. Whether you're a patient or caregiver, you are not alone—and we’re here for you.

To join today's session, please contact for the Zoom link:
Jinsy Rogers, LCSW
📧 jinsy.rogers@med.usc.edu
or
Nancy Hart, Nurse Navigator, RN
📞 1-844-33-BRAIN (27246)
📧 nancy.hart@med.usc.edu

16/07/2025

🎗️ Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day.

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer—complex, fast-moving, and incredibly difficult to treat. But behind every diagnosis is a person. A family. A fight.

At the USC Brain Tumor Center, we're committed to advancing research, improving treatment, and standing beside every patient and caregiver impacted by this devastating disease.

Today, we honor the strength of those we've lost, the courage of those still fighting, and the dedication of the scientists and clinicians working every day to bring hope to this battle.

09/07/2025

No two brain tumors are the same—and neither are our patients.

In this reel, Dr. Chow shares how we approach every case with a personalized plan, tailored to the tumor type, the latest research, and most importantly, the individual behind the diagnosis.

At the USC Brain Tumor Center, treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built just for you.

07/07/2025

When it comes to brain tumors, the pathologist plays a critical role.

In this reel, Dr. Kyle Hurth breaks down how pathologists help decode the biology of a tumor—guiding diagnosis, informing treatment decisions, and uncovering the microscopic details that can change a patient’s outcome.

Because behind every successful treatment plan is a precise diagnosis—and that starts in the lab.

04/07/2025

🇺🇸 This Independence Day, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the strength of our community.

For many of our patients and families, freedom takes on a new meaning—the freedom to hope, to heal, and to keep moving forward after a diagnosis.

From all of us at the USC Brain Tumor Center, we wish you a safe and meaningful 4th of July. 🎆

02/07/2025

After a brain tumor diagnosis, many patients feel overwhelmed—unsure of what comes next.

Dr. Chow shares what their role is after the diagnosis: guiding patients through treatment options, coordinating care, and being a steady presence through every stage of the journey.
Because at the USC Brain Tumor Center, no one walks this road alone.

01/07/2025

🎓 Huge congratulations to the graduating Hematology/Oncology fellows at Keck Medicine of USC! Your dedication, compassion, and hard work are truly inspiring.

And a special shoutout to Dr. Frances Chow, who received the Division of Medical Oncology - Faculty Teaching Award —a well-deserved honor that reflects her incredible mentorship and impact. 💙🩺

Here’s to the next chapter of healing and discovery.

30/06/2025

🎙️ “How did you get started?”
We asked Dr. Kyle Hurth, neuropathologist at the USC Brain Tumor Center, what drew him to this complex and critical field of medicine.

His answer? It wasn’t just about science—it was about people. 🧠💬
From early days in medical school to now helping diagnose some of the most challenging brain tumors, Dr. Hurth shares what sparked his path—and why it still fuels him today.

Tap to hear his journey. It might surprise you.

26/06/2025

🎥 "What do you wish everyone knew about brain tumors?"
We asked Dr. Kyle Hurth, neuropathologist at the USC Brain Tumor Center—and his answer is something every patient, caregiver, and advocate should hear.

From symptoms to diagnosis, Dr. Hurth shares what’s often misunderstood—and what he wishes more people understood about these complex conditions.

🧠 Knowledge is power. Let’s spread it.

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