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City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital
On our park-like campus just northeast of Los Angeles, City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital brings groundbreaking research and compassionate care under one roof. It embodies our mission to deliver the newest, most promising therapies to patients without delay, while creating an environment that encourages open collaboration between physicians, caregivers and clinical researchers.
Comprehensive Cancer Center
In recognition of our excellence in a broad range of new approaches to cancer research and treatment—and our outreach to the community— the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has designated City of Hope a Comprehensive Cancer Center—one of just a handful of elite institutions nationwide.
Beckman Research Institute
Renowned for transforming elusive clues into scientific discoveries, City of Hope's Beckman Research Institute stands as one of the nation’s premier centers for groundbreaking biomedical research. Scientific advances here in the fields of recombinant DNA technology, monoclonal antibodies and gene therapy have led to lifesaving technologies and treatments for patients around the world.
Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences
City of Hope’s Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences equips students with the skills and strategies to transform the future of modern medicine. With laboratories as classrooms and renowned scientists as teachers and mentors, students participate in ongoing research that might be applied to the treatment and possible cure of life-threatening diseases.
The Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Led by multidisciplinary teams of professionals and volunteers, The Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center provides patient navigators, pain management specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, spiritual care providers, healing arts workshops, peer support groups, health information, Positive Image Center, complementary medicine, nutrition education and much more.
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Cancer: Are We Closer to an Answer?
 The pace is quickening in the race to find a cure for cancer. Oncologists agree that in many cases, cancer is no longer a terminal disease, but one that can be treated and managed. KPCC's Larry Mantle talks with City of Hope President and CEO Dr. Michael Friedman about the latest news in cancer research and treatment.
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After checking that City of Hope treats your cancer or other diagnosis, you can contact New Patient Services by calling 800-826-HOPE (4673) or by completing the online request form to begin the process. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training. In recognition of our broad scope of cancer research and training, City of Hope has earned the highest distinction of Comprehensive Cancer Center – one of only 40 elite facilities throughout the country. In addition, City of Hope has been designated by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology. Clinical trial research is designed for a variety of different clinical objectives, ranging from disease prevention to quality of life, in both adults and children.
- Disease prevention: test new approaches to prevent diseases in people who have never had the disease or to prevent it from coming back in people who have already had the disease.
- Disease screening and detection: test new approaches to find a disease in its earliest stage, optimizing the potential success of the treatment.
- Disease treatment: test new treatments such as a new drug, new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy, new combinations of treatments or a new treatment method.
- Symptom management: test new treatment approaches to reduce the side effects from primary treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery.
- Quality of life: explore ways to define and measure the patient’s experiences during and after treatment, such as psychosocial problems, daily functioning and pain management.
You can submit the “Becoming a Patient Request Form” on behalf of a family member or friend. However, you must do so with their knowledge and consent. City of Hope cannot contact a patient who is referred by a friend or family member, if the patient is not aware that a request has been submitted on their behalf. City of Hope contracts with most major Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) for hospital services. For a list of plans with which City of Hope contacts, view " Is My Insurance Accepted? " In addition, City of Hope is a participating provider in government programs such as Medicare and MediCal. |
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 To make an appointment for yourself, a family member or a friend, please complete and submit our Become a Patient Request Form, or call City of Hope at 800-826-HOPE (4673). |
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 When you support City of Hope, you help us shorten the time it takes to get from bold, innovative ideas to powerful new medical treatments. Now, our generous friends at Post-It ® brand of 3M will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum Post-It ® contribution of $100,000, so your gift will go twice as far. Make a gift online now >>Learn more >> |
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