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July 2010:

Thursday, July 29, 2010:

Dr. Dennis Holmes Featured in News Report on Breast Cancer Surgical Procedure

Dennis Holmes, M.D. was featured in a Fox 11 News report on intraoperative radiotherapy, in which qualified breast lumpectomy patients undergo radiotherapy immediately following the lumpectomy.Read full article »

June 2010:

Monday, June 14, 2010:

USC Norris Festival of Life celebrates cancer survivors

Held in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, the event was hosted by the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital.Read full article »
Monday, June 14, 2010:

USC researchers discover new subtype of brain cancer

A study conducted by a collaborative team led by USC researchers may lead to better insight into the clinical outcome for some patients with a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer. The research may also provide a framework for development of targeted drug treatments.Read full article »

May 2010:

Monday, May 17, 2010:

USC Center for Molecular Pathways and Drug Discovery Aims to Interrupt Pathways in Cancer Cell Development and Growth

A unique new program created at the Keck School of Medicine aims to treat cancer and other diseases by discovering and modulating cellular communication pathways.

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Monday, May 03, 2010:

USC Researchers Discover New Molecular Subtype of Brain Cancer

Study may lead to better insight into the clinical outcome for some patients with a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer.

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April 2010:

Friday, April 23, 2010:

I-SPY 2 breast cancer trial aims for rapid results

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is among 20 leading cancer centers in the U.S. and Canada that will recruit and treat patients as part of a large-scale clinical trial aimed at quickly developing new breast cancer drugs.Read full article »
Friday, April 23, 2010:

Join the USC Norris Team and Support the Fight Against Women's Cancers

Join Team USC Norris at the 17th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) Revlon Run/Walk For Women on Saturday, May 8, to help fight women's cancers.Read full article »
Friday, April 23, 2010:

USC hospitals open new outpatient endoscopy center

A new outpatient endoscopy center with state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated staff is up and running at the USC hospitals.Read full article »
Thursday, April 01, 2010:

USC Hospitals Celebrate First Year Under University Ownership

A hiring boom of more than 600 employees, an ambitious capital improvement campaign, and high employee satisfaction numbers are among the highlights being celebrated in the University of Southern California's first year of ownership of USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital.Read full article »

March 2010:

Wednesday, March 17, 2010:

Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Participates in Leading-edge Breast Cancer Drug Trials

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is among 20 leading cancer centers in the US and Canada that will recruit and treat patients as part of a large-scale clinical trial aimed at quickly developing new breast cancer drugs.Read full article »
Monday, March 08, 2010:

Genetic variations may hint at better cancer treatments

USC researchers, for the first time, have identified specific genetic variations that predict clinical outcomes in patients with gastric (stomach) cancer.

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Tuesday, March 02, 2010:

USC Norris helps patients overcome insurance hurdles for chemotherapy drugs

When Medicare reimbursement guidelines changed in 2003, the USC Norris Cancer Hospital began to experience increases in the number of disputed chemotherapy claims and a significant amount of unpaid chemotherapy drug charges due to third party payer denials.Read full article »

February 2010:

Wednesday, February 17, 2010:

USC University Hospital, USC Norris Cancer Hospital Expand Workforce Despite Low Employment Numbers Elsewhere

Nationwide unemployment figures may be bleak, but you wouldnt know it working for the USC hospitals.Read full article »
Tuesday, February 16, 2010:

David Agus, M.D,. and Inderbir Gill, M.D., Talk to KCBS TV About Health and Surgical Breakthroughs

David Agus, M.D., and Inderbir Gill, M.D., are featured in a KCBS TV feature about health and surgical breakthroughs to watch for in 2010 and beyond.Read full article »

January 2010:

Wednesday, January 06, 2010:

USC Launches New Hospital Advertising Campaign

Goal is to Enhance Awareness of USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer HospitalRead full article »

September 2009:

Wednesday, September 30, 2009:

USC wins $10.4 million grant to generate data for the Cancer Genome Atlas

Joint project with Johns Hopkins University is expected to lead to improved cancer drug therapies

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