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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.

08/26/2026

Eight years ago today, Senator John McCain lost his life to glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and devastating forms of brain cancer.

His extraordinary legacy of service, courage, and resilience continues to inspire people around the world. His story also remains a powerful reminder of the urgent need to advance research, develop more effective treatments, and improve outcomes for every patient facing glioblastoma.

At the USC Brain Tumor Center, we honor Senator McCain’s memory and all those whose lives have been impacted by this disease; by remaining steadfast in our mission to provide compassionate, multidisciplinary care, advance innovative research and clinical trials, and work toward a future where glioblastoma no longer takes lives too soon.

08/24/2026

For many patients with a brain tumor, neurosurgery is the first critical step in their treatment journey.

At the USC Brain Tumor Center, our highly specialized neurosurgery team combines advanced surgical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care, laying the foundation for the treatment and recovery that follow.

From diagnosis and surgery to multidisciplinary treatment and long-term care, our team is committed to being there every step of the way.

08/19/2026

☀️ The USC Brain Tumor Center Summer 2026 Newsletter is here!

This summer, we’re celebrating the people, programs, and partnerships driving meaningful progress for the brain tumor community.

In our latest issue, we explore what makes an academic brain tumor center so vital—bringing specialists across disciplines together to develop individualized treatment plans for even the most complex tumors. We also highlight advances in molecular testing, precision medicine, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical trials that are creating new possibilities for patients and families.

You’ll also meet members of the team helping move the Center’s mission forward and see how collaboration across clinical care, research, fundraising, communications, and outreach strengthens our work.

Beyond the clinic and laboratory, our mission continues through the next generation. Students in our Summer High School Internship Program gained firsthand exposure to research, patient care, collaboration, and service, an inspiring glimpse at the future of medicine and science.

We also highlight our patient and caregiver support groups, the community that came together at the Southern California Brain Tumor Walk & Race, and the generous champions whose fundraising during Brain Tumor Awareness Month helps fuel research, strengthen patient care, and expand support for families.

There is much more ahead and much more to discover in this issue.

🧠 Read the Summer 2026 Newsletter and see how our community is advancing discovery, supporting families, and creating new hope. https://f.mtr.cool/cjtqdqflpw

Heal On!

08/18/2026

🌟 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. 🩶

08/12/2026

Caring for someone with a brain tumor can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry it alone ❤️ 🧠

Tomorrow is our Caregiver Support Group Meeting (Virtual).
Join us for a supportive space to share experiences, learn helpful coping strategies, and connect with others who understand the caregiver journey.

You are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone. 🤍

To join today's session, please contact for the Zoom link:
Jinsy Rogers, LCSW
📧 [email protected]
or
Nancy Hart, Nurse Navigator, RN
📞 1-844-33-BRAIN (27246)
📧 [email protected]

08/10/2026

Meet Jacob, one of our summer research interns at the USC Brain Tumor Center!

Jacob is currently taking a biology course this summer, which has complemented his internship experience in the lab. He has learned how to culture and maintain glioblastoma stem cells and is gaining hands-on experience with experiments focused on understanding how these cells develop resistance to chemoradiation. He is also learning immunofluorescence techniques to evaluate proteins of interest and will soon begin imaging these cells as part of his research training.

Beyond the bench, Jacob actively participates in our lab meetings and project planning discussions, giving him valuable insight into how scientific discoveries are designed, developed, and translated into meaningful research. We are excited to watch him continue to grow as a young scientist and wish him continued success throughout his internship.

08/04/2026

We’re proud to share that Keck Medicine of USC has once again been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report 2026–27 Best Hospitals rankings.

Keck Medical Center of USC ranked among the top hospitals in California and the Los Angeles metro area, with multiple specialties—including Neurology & Neurosurgery and Cancer—recognized among the nation’s best.

We are especially proud of the USC Brain Tumor Center team, whose expertise and dedication continue to advance innovative treatments and compassionate care for patients and families facing complex brain and spinal tumors.

These recognitions reflect the extraordinary work of our physicians, researchers, nurses, and staff—and our ongoing commitment to improving outcomes and delivering hope across both neurological and cancer care.

To our patients and families: thank you for trusting us with your care.

Heal On!

08/03/2026

We are incredibly proud to share the inspiring story of one of our patients and valued USC Brain Tumor Center Advisory Council members, recently featured by the American Brain Tumor Association.

His journey is a powerful reminder that hope, resilience, and purpose can emerge even from life’s greatest challenges. Today, he is using his second chance not only to embrace life, but to give back—advocating for others, raising awareness, and inspiring the brain tumor community with his unwavering optimism.

We are honored to have him as part of our USC Brain Tumor Center family and grateful for the impact he continues to make.

Read his inspiring story here: https://f.mtr.cool/yiderxyfpg

07/30/2026

Not all brain tumors are malignant, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t dangerous.

Even benign brain tumors can cause serious symptoms by pressing on critical areas of the brain that control movement, speech, vision, memory, and other essential functions. As a tumor grows, it can increase pressure inside the skull and significantly impact a person’s quality of life.

That’s why any brain tumor deserves expert evaluation and personalized care.

At the USC Brain Tumor Center, our multidisciplinary team carefully evaluates each patient’s unique diagnosis to develop an individualized treatment plan that may include monitoring, surgery, radiation therapy, clinical trials, or other advanced therapies.

If you are experiencing persistent neurological symptoms or have been diagnosed with a brain tumor, seeking specialized care can make all the difference.

07/27/2026

When facing a brain tumor diagnosis, where you receive care matters.

Academic medical centers bring together multidisciplinary teams, neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, neuroradiologists, and supportive care specialists, who collaborate on every case to develop personalized treatment plans rooted in the latest evidence.

Patients at these centers may also have access to clinical trials and advanced technologies that aren't yet widely available at every hospital.

At the USC Brain Tumor Center, our specialists work together to provide comprehensive, coordinated care, combining cutting-edge science with compassionate support for patients and their families.

Every patient deserves access to current treatment options and the collective expertise of a team dedicated to brain tumor care.

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1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90033

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+18443327246

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http://keckmedicine.org/BTC

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