Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Skin Cancer

August 25, 2026
How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy

August 4, 2026
Why CAR-T Cell Therapy Struggles Against Solid Tumors

August 4, 2026
Does Chemotherapy Always Cause Hair Loss?

August 25, 2026
How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains how radiation therapy side effects — and coping strategies — can vary....

October 1, 2025
Meet Fumito Ito, MD, PhD
Dr. Ito is a surgical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC specialized in treating skin and breast cancer. He applies...

September 10, 2025
What Cancer Screenings Should Older Adults Get?
A medical oncologist explains what cancers older adults should be screened for, when to start routine screenings — and possibly...

August 8, 2025
Radiation Oncology: Top Questions from Patients
A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist shares patients’ most-asked questions about radiation treatment for cancer. Radiation therapy is a...

July 9, 2025
What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?
A dermatologist’s advice for spotting early skin cancer signs — and when to seek medical attention. Every day, close to...

December 20, 2024
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
The holidays can be especially challenging if you’re living with a serious illness like cancer. The following strategies can help...

October 7, 2022
3 Key Facts About Skin Cancer in People of Color
People of color often think skin cancer doesn’t affect them — that’s not true. Learn about the unique signs of...

April 27, 2021
What You Should Know About Skin Cancer
About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer. Find out the facts about this common disease. Skin cancer is...

August 14, 2019
Is There Any Kind of Tan That’s Safe?
Whether you tan indoors or outdoors, you increase your risk for skin cancer. Sun-kissed. Bronzed. Healthy glow. We’ve come up...