Dr. Marcia Ciccone is a gynecologic oncologist practicing at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California.
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Podcasts
Women's Health # 136Oct 13, 2026Managing Adnexal Masses in GYN Practice
It is 4:50 on a Friday, and an ultrasound report lands in your inbox: six centimeter complex right ovarian mass, neoplasm cannot be excluded. What happens next? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone team up to discuss how general obstetrician gynecologists should evaluate, follow, and operate on adnexal masses and when to refer to gynecologic oncology. They walk through reading the imaging yourself, understanding what “complex” means on a report, ultrasound features and O-RADS, tumor marker selection, and when an MRI adds value beyond ultrasound.
Tumor Board # 79Sep 1, 2026Gynecologic Cancer Surveillance: Best Practices & Updates
Does catching cancer earlier with surveillance always translate to better outcomes for gynecologic cancer patients? On this episode of BackTable, hosts Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone interview Dr. Ritu Salani, Professor of OBGYN at UCLA and lead author of the updated SGO surveillance clinical practice statements. They discuss how post–curative-intent surveillance has evolved amid limited prospective evidence, review the latest guidelines, and highlight the real-world challenges of balancing early detection, patient safety, and cost.
- Women's Health # 132Sep 1, 2026
Gynecologic Cancer Surveillance: Best Practices & Updates
Does catching cancer earlier with surveillance always translate to better outcomes for gynecologic cancer patients? On this episode of BackTable, hosts Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone interview Dr. Ritu Salani, Professor of OBGYN at UCLA and lead author of the updated SGO surveillance clinical practice statements. They discuss how post–curative-intent surveillance has evolved amid limited prospective evidence, review the latest guidelines, and highlight the real-world challenges of balancing early detection, patient safety, and cost.
- Tumor Board # 61May 26, 2026
Radiation Therapy Advances for Gynecologic Cancers
"The treatment of cervical cancer is definitely a team sport." Hear how recent radiation advancements are impacting gynecologic cancer care, and how to partner with your radiation oncologist to tailor therapy. This BackTable Women’s Health / Tumor Board episode features hosts Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone joined by USC radiation oncologist and brachytherapy director Dr. Andrew Lim discussing modern radiation techniques, indications for definitive/adjuvant therapy, and toxicity management in gynecologic cancers.
- Women's Health # 117May 20, 2026
Radiation Therapy Advances for Gynecologic Cancers
"The treatment of cervical cancer is definitely a team sport." Hear how recent radiation advancements are impacting gynecologic cancer care, and how to partner with your radiation oncologist to tailor therapy. This BackTable Women’s Health / Tumor Board episode features hosts Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone joined by USC radiation oncologist and brachytherapy director Dr. Andrew Lim discussing modern radiation techniques, indications for definitive/adjuvant therapy, and toxicity management in gynecologic cancers.
- Tumor Board # 53Mar 31, 2026
Hereditary GYN Cancer Syndromes: Practical Screening & Risk Reduction Guide
When to test, how to prevent, and what you need to know about hereditary gynecologic cancer syndromes. Two USC gynecologic oncologists, Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone, go in-depth in this BackTable OBGYN x Tumor Board crossover episode.
- Women's Health # 109Mar 24, 2026
Hereditary GYN Cancer Syndromes: Practical Screening & Risk Reduction Guide
When to test, how to prevent, and what you need to know about hereditary gynecologic cancer syndromes. Two USC gynecologic oncologists, Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone, go in-depth in this BackTable OBGYN x Tumor Board crossover episode.