USC Breast Center

10/31/2025

Recovery after breast cancer isn’t just physical — it’s deeply personal. 🌷
We're breaking down breast reconstruction options to help you make an informed, confident decision about what comes next.

10/30/2025

What is oncoplastic surgery? Dr. Amanda Woodworth breaks down a technique that applies plastic surgery techniques while removing cancer. The goal? Effective tumor removal while also increasing a patient's confidence post-treatment.

10/30/2025

Movement is medicine. After breast cancer surgery, gentle exercises can help restore strength, flexibility and comfort — and our physical therapists are here to guide every step.

10/30/2025

Survivorship is a celebration — but it can also come with new challenges. From fatigue and pain to changes in strength and mobility, lingering side effects after breast cancer treatment are more common than many realize. The good news? You don’t have to face them alone.

Learn how physical and occupational therapy can support confidence, independence and long-term recovery. 🩷 https://bit.ly/4fqAwGc

After breast cancer, patients can experience side effects. Learn what patients can expect in survivorship and how the right specialists can help. Reaching

10/28/2025

When a 79-year-old woman was diagnosed with aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, experts at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at Keck Medicine of USC used a groundbreaking combination of immunotherapy and lower-dose chemotherapy — with powerful results.

With careful adjustments and close monitoring, she achieved a complete response and is now thriving, cancer-free, three years later.

This story is a reminder: with the right care, even the toughest diagnoses can have hopeful outcomes. 💗 https://bit.ly/3WUGp7b

Using a newer combination of immunotherapy and lower doses of chemotherapy experts treated a woman with triple-negative breast cancer.

10/28/2025

At what point do you see a medical oncologist during cancer treatment? Our medical 🩺 oncologist, Dr. Christopher Foss explains what they do and when you’ll meet them.

10/28/2025

After breast cancer surgery, the right compression garment makes all the difference. Our occupational therapists are trained to ensure every fit supports healing, comfort and confidence. 💪 Learn why expert fitting matters for your recovery.

10/28/2025

From comfort items to practical must-haves, our breast cancer warrior Rachel Lang shares what keeps her prepared through each session. 💕 Her thoughtful checklist offers guidance and a little comfort for those beginning their treatment journey.

10/25/2025

How can you best support a loved one going through cancer treatment? 💕 Our cancer warrior, Rachel Lang, shares heartfelt and practical ways to show up, from small gestures to meaningful acts of care. 🌸

10/25/2025

What is prone position treatment and why does it matter during radiation therapy? 💡
Dr. Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten breaks it down in this quick explainer. 🎥 Learn how this positioning can help protect healthy tissue and improve treatment accuracy.

10/23/2025

We CaRE2. The Podcast is here!

Developed through our NCI-funded Care2 Health Center, this new series brings conversations on cancer awareness, prevention, and community support directly to you.

This podcast, led by Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati (USC Norris), Dr. Fern Webb (University of Florida), and Dr. Sandy Suthers (Florida A&M), aims to share evidence-based cancer information, community stories, and resources to empower communities in Los Angeles and Florida.

Listen to Season 1 now: https://care2healthequitycenter.org/we-care2-the-podcast/

10/17/2025

💪 Healing in motion: After breast cancer surgery, gentle exercises with compression bandages can boost circulation, reduce swelling, and support recovery. Watch these simple moves you can try at home — small steps that make a big difference.