Dr. Nieva is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in lung cancer, and head and neck cancer. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He enjoys taking breaks in the great outdoors. “My favorite travel destination is Big Sky, Montana. I enjoy going hunting for upland birds and big game […]
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with an oncologist about Keck Medicine’s participation in the national Cancer Moonshot initiative. “Conversations with Rod” is a video series featuring Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talking with our doctors about our innovative medical care and research. In this video, Hanners sat down […]
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While Richard Smith was helping his sister move back to their hometown in Oregon, he felt a twinge in his neck. When he returned to Los Angeles, the discomfort became a lump. Richard is a University of Southern California music professor and former chair of Studio/Jazz Guitar at the USC Thornton School of Music. His […]
Whether you’re a current or former smoker — or if you’ve never smoked at all — here are essential lung cancer facts everyone should know. You probably know that smoking causes lung cancer, but even if you don’t smoke or you’ve already quit, there’s more to consider. Why? Lung cancer is the second most common […]
Most people associate lung cancer with smoking, but the fact that you don’t smoke doesn’t mean you’re not at risk for developing it. While it’s true that up to 90% of all lung cancer deaths in the United States are linked to smoking, hidden risks are also contributors. Read on to learn more about these […]
There’s good news about survival rates for lung cancer — they are on the rise, thanks to innovative treatments like immunotherapy. Learn more about this treatment option. Scientists have long observed that our body’s natural defense mechanisms do more than fight off nasty colds — they actually scout out and destroy foreign germs and cells […]
You may already know that consuming too much sugar is not recommended and offers little in the way of nutritional value. But does it cause cancer? We reached out to Jorge J. Nieva, MD, a medical oncologist at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center of Keck Medicine of USC and associate professor of clinical medicine […]
