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The official Twitter account for the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Southern California. ✌️#Neurosurgery #CNS #FightOn

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Today is Clinical Trials Day. Behind every breakthrough in medicine is a clinical trial—and behind every clinical trial is a community of researchers, physicians, coordinators, and most importantly: patients. Clinical trials are where hope meets evidence. Where “what if”

Today is Clinical Trials Day.

Behind every breakthrough in medicine is a clinical trial—and behind every clinical trial is a community of researchers, physicians, coordinators, and most importantly: patients.

Clinical trials are where hope meets evidence.
Where “what if”
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May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. A time to reflect. A time to honor. And most of all, a time to act. Brain tumors impact nearly one million people in the U.S.—yet for many, the journey begins in isolation, fear, and unanswered questions. At the USC Brain Tumor Center, we

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How can tiny radioactive seeds save a life? Brachytherapy is a powerful form of internal radiation that delivers targeted treatment right where it’s needed most—inside or next to the tumor—while sparing healthy tissue nearby. It’s especially effective for cancers in confined

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June is Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month. In this video, Dr. Josh Neman breaks down what metastasis really means—and why it matters. Metastasis occurs when cancer spreads from its original site to other parts of the body, including the brain or spine. It’s a complex

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Today is SCupport Day — a day to give back, lift up, and power life-saving work in brain tumor care. Every gift makes a difference. Every dollar moves us forward. Join us in giving hope today -->  giveto.usc.edu/?fundid=925154… #SCupportDay #GiveHope #braintumorcenter

Today is SCupport Day — a day to give back, lift up, and power life-saving work in brain tumor care.
Every gift makes a difference.
Every dollar moves us forward.
Join us in giving hope today -->  giveto.usc.edu/?fundid=925154…
#SCupportDay #GiveHope #braintumorcenter
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Can we one day eradicate brain tumors in children? It’s the question that fuels the work of researchers like Dr. Josh Neman at the USC Brain Tumor Center. Pediatric brain tumors remain the leading cause of cancer-related death in children. While treatments have advanced, many

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🌍 Today we stand with patients, caregivers, survivors, and researchers across the globe for World Brain Tumor Day. This is more than a diagnosis — it’s a community. Let’s honor those we've lost, uplift those still fighting, and commit to a future with more hope and healing.

🌍 Today we stand with patients, caregivers, survivors, and researchers across the globe for World Brain Tumor Day.
This is more than a diagnosis — it’s a community.
Let’s honor those we've lost, uplift those still fighting, and commit to a future with more hope and healing.
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Treatment Spotlight: LITT Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy is a minimally invasive technique using heat to destroy tumor cells — offering hope to patients who may not be candidates for traditional surgery. We’re proud to offer this cutting-edge approach at the Brain Tumor

Treatment Spotlight: LITT
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy is a minimally invasive technique using heat to destroy tumor cells — offering hope to patients who may not be candidates for traditional surgery.
We’re proud to offer this cutting-edge approach at the Brain Tumor
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Is chemotherapy still the best option for brain tumors? For years, it’s been the standard treatment—but brain tumors like glioblastoma don’t always play by the rules. Some cells become resistant, making chemo alone less effective. At the USC Brain Tumor Center, we’re exploring

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👩‍⚕️ Meet Dr. Chow — one of our leading neuro-oncologists. Her mission? To bring not just expertise, but empathy into every exam room. Learn more about the people behind the care. #MeetTheTeam #BrainTumorCenter

👩‍⚕️ Meet Dr. Chow — one of our leading neuro-oncologists.
Her mission? To bring not just expertise, but empathy into every exam room.
Learn more about the people behind the care.
#MeetTheTeam #BrainTumorCenter
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🎯 What leads to the best patient outcomes? Dr. Frances Chow shares what really makes the difference—not just in treatments, but in trust, communication, and coordinated care. At the USC Brain Tumor Center, we don’t just treat brain tumors—we treat people. And when every member

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🧠 Why does examining brain tissue matter? Dr. Kyle Hurth, a neuropathologist at the USC Brain Tumor Center, breaks down why looking at brain tissue under the microscope is essential for getting an accurate diagnosis. Imaging can tell us a lot—but it’s the tissue that tells the

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Big things happen when great minds come together. 💡🧠 Yesterday, we welcomed the leadership team from the American Brain Tumor Association to the USC Brain Tumor Center for a powerful day of collaboration. From cutting-edge research to critical funding needs, we explored how we

Big things happen when great minds come together. 💡🧠

Yesterday, we welcomed the leadership team from the American Brain Tumor Association to the USC Brain Tumor Center for a powerful day of collaboration. From cutting-edge research to critical funding needs, we explored how we
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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

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
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Excited to share with you the Keck Medicine of USC Department of Neurosurgery June 2025 Newsletter mailchi.mp/med.usc.edu/ke… William Mack, MD #Neurosurgery

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🧠 New Pituitary Society Consensus Statement published in nature Reviews Endocrinology – here’s what to know about Pituitary Incidentalomas: 🔍 Found by accident, often benign 🧪 Hormone panel recommended for all (prolactin, IGF‑1, cortisol, pituitary axes) 🧠 Dedicated Sellar

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Higher volume helps. 📊 Our new analysis of ~15,000 patients undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (ETSS) for pituitary tumors published in Journal of Neurosurgery shows: 🏥 Higher institutional volume --> lower risk •Major complications steadily drop as case volume rises until ~58

Higher volume helps. 📊 

Our new analysis of ~15,000 patients undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (ETSS) for pituitary tumors published in <a href="/TheJNS/">Journal of Neurosurgery</a> shows:

🏥 Higher institutional volume --&gt; lower risk
•Major complications steadily drop as case volume rises until ~58