Dr. David Agus

Oncology, Professor of Medicine and Engineering, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and Viterbi School of Engineering

Bio:

Dr. David B. Agus is a professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and Viterbi School of Engineering and heads U.S.C.'s Westside Cancer Center and the Center for Applied Molecular Medicine. He is one of the world's leading cancer doctors, and the co-founder of two pioneering personalized medicine companies, Navigenics and Applied...

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The End of Illness

Recent Activity of Dr. David Agus

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What are the most important advances in cancer treatment?

People with certain kinds of cancers are much more likely to survive today than in previous... Full Post 01/23/2012
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How much control do you have over your risk of cancer?

While having a genetic predisposition to cancer increases your risk, it usually doesn't mean... Full Post 01/23/2012
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Should people with cancer try alternative therapies?

Many cancer patients turn to alternative therapies when conventional medicine isn't working. In... Full Post 01/23/2012
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How much control do you have over your risk of cancer?

While having a genetic predisposition to cancer increases your risk, it usually doesn't mean... Full Post 01/19/2012
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How is genetic research paying off for today's patients?

The connection between specific genes and disease is one of the most important breakthroughs of... Full Post 01/19/2012
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How can we improve cancer survival rates?

Many cancer experts are frustrated that deaths from cancer haven't declined more rapidly in the... Full Post 01/19/2012
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Is genetic medicine the future of cancer treatment?

Genetic discoveries in the field of cancer research offer new hope for people with cancer. In... Full Post 01/19/2012
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How much control do you have over your risk of cancer?

While having a genetic predisposition to cancer increases your risk, it usually doesn't mean... Full Post 01/19/2012
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Why is it so hard to convince Americans to lead healthier lifestyles?

We know how to lower our risk of dying: quit smoking, lose excess weight and be more physically... Full Post 01/19/2012
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How can we fix our broken healthcare system?

Our broken healthcare system is making us sicker and poorer. In this video, Dr. David Agus... Full Post 01/19/2012
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What's the key to a good doctor-patient relationship?

Doctors are overworked these days, but many still manage to deliver good care. In this video,... Full Post 01/19/2012
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Should people with cancer try alternative therapies?

Many cancer patients turn to alternative therapies when conventional medicine isn't working. In... Full Post 01/19/2012
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What's the future of cancer treatment?

What's the ultimate cure for cancer? Helping the body fight it off in the first place. In this... Full Post 01/19/2012
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How can we find the cure for cancer?

Progress against cancer is stalled. In this video, Dr. David Agus explains why inspiring young... Full Post 01/19/2012
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How does cancer research need to change?

Researchers are making strides in the war on cancer, but many experts believe we could be... Full Post 01/19/2012