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The USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

is a leader in cancer research, with nearly 200 members investigating the complex origins and progression of cancer, developing prevention strategies and searching for cures. USC/Norris is designated by the National Cancer Institute as one of the nation's 39 comprehensive cancer centers.

Norris News

Tenet, USC reach tentative agreement

The parties seek to resolve a lawsuit by agreeing on sale terms for USC Norris Cancer Hospital and USC University Hospital.

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$5 Million gift names USC Norris Cancer Center’s Day Hospital

Philanthropist and businessman Larry Freeman has donated $5 million to the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital.

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USC researchers find benefit in combined PET-CT scanning

Combined PET and CT imaging of lymphoma patients is a more effective method to evaluate response to radiation therapy, a USC study suggests.

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Tumor vaccines developed by Norris researchers

A new study reveals how researchers discovered a new molecular player that will help create a better vaccination against tumors.

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Prostate cancer test vaccine a success

Researchers at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Keck School of Medicine of USC develop a vaccine that prevents the development of cancer in mice. The strategy might work for men, they suggest.

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USC/NORRIS RECEIVES HISTORIC $60 MILLION GIFT FOR HEMATOLOGY

Gift will drive recruitment of top faculty and researchers

From left, Keck School of Medicine Dean Carmen Puliafito, USC/Norris patient and Nohl estate trustee Larry Kelly, USC Professor of Medicine and Hematology Donald Feinstein, USC/Norris Director Peter Jones, and USC President Steven B. Sample unveil the $60 million gift that will support the new Jane Anne Nohl Division of Hematology and Center for the Study of Blood Diseases.
From left, Keck School of Medicine Dean Carmen Puliafito, USC/Norris patient and Nohl estate trustee Larry Kelly, USC Professor of Medicine and Hematology Donald Feinstein, USC/Norris Director Peter Jones, and USC President Steven B. Sample unveil the $60 million gift that will support the new Jane Anne Nohl Division of Hematology and Center for the Study of Blood Diseases.

The University of Southern California (USC) announced a $60 million gift for the USC Division of Hematology and the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. The gift, announced on December 13th, is one of the largest philanthropic donations ever designated to a hematology program and the 6th largest gift to the university. The funds from the estate of Jane Anne Nohl will support research in blood disorders as well as recruitment of outstanding physician researchers from around the country.

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USC scientists awarded $1 million for metastatic colon cancer research

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has awarded Michael Kahn and Heinz-Josef Lenz nearly $1 million in funding for metastatic colon cancer research—the largest grant given this year.

The 2007 Jeannik M. Littlefield-AACR Grants support the research of top scientists from around the world working to accelerate the discovery and development of new treatments for metastatic colon cancer.

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Norris Events

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Revlon Run/Walk For Women

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum


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Proceeds support the women's cancer research of Dr. Michael Press

Contact bgac@usc.edu for more information.


Monday, June 9, 2008
Fifth Annual “Swing Against Cancer” Golf Tournament

El Caballero Country Club, Tarzana


The “Swing Against Cancer” Golf Tournament began in 2003 to support cancer research at USC/Norris and has raised over $250,000.
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