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Watch the latest on City of Hope’s research efforts and lifesaving care and experience the best of City of Hope in action.
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Ask the Experts - Myeloma Today: Diagnosis, Treatment and Side Effects Management
Patients and the community were invited to join City of Hope and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for this special 'Ask the Experts' lecture. Topics covered included an overview of myeloma, current and emerging drug therapies and stem cell transplantation, disease and treatment-related side effects, emotional aspects and resources available for support and clinical trial options for myeloma patients.
(February 2012 - 57 minutes, 8 seconds) |
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Ask the Experts - Preventing Cancer: What You Can Do
Cancer prevention is a topic of much interest in the media. Each month we hear of the latest food, drink or activity that will thwart cancer, but how do we know what’s true? In this free community lecture, learn from two City of Hope experts who have researched cancer prevention and the cancer-fighting “Superfoods.”
(January 2012 - 1 hour, 16 minutes, 56 seconds) |
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Ask the Experts - Diabetes: Beyond Blood Sugar
People with diabetes usually know the importance of managing their blood sugar. But what else is essential to living well with diabetes? Gaining a better understanding of diabetes can empower you to take control through self-management skills. In this lecture, you will learn about "My Plate" and the new dietary guidelines for eating nutrient-dense balanced meals; proper foot and eye care; monitoring cholesterol, blood pressure and kidney function; and lifestyle changes that can assist you in managing your diabetes and ensuring a healthier life.
(November 2011 - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 21 seconds) |
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Ask the Experts - Cancer and Sexual Health: Issues and Answers for Women
Sexual health is an important part of wellness and contributes to a better quality of life. Women's cancers and their treatment may cause patients and survivors to experience a range of challenges to their sexual well-being. These can include sexual dysfunction, loss of libido and sexual pain disorders. Pregnant and post-surgical cancer patients may have unique sexual challenges while younger women may face fertility issues. Get the facts about cancer and sexual health from experts who can offer information and answers.
(October 2011 - 1 hour, 5 minutes, 37 seconds) |
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Ask the Experts - Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
Experiencing cancer as an adolescent or young adult (ages 15 to 39) comes with its unique set of challenges. Learn how cancer is different, both medically and psychologically, in adolescents and young adults (AYA). Issues accessing health care are discussed, along with how health-care reform may affect this. Professional volleyball player Mike Nelson speaks about his cancer experience as a young adult and offers his approach on living a healthy life after cancer.
(September 2011 - 1 hour, 35 minutes, 2 seconds) |
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Ask the Experts - Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know
Are you confused about the best treatments for prostate cancer? Learn the latest facts and get your questions answered in this free community lecture. Both robotic prostatectomy and TomoTherapy are addressed.
(September 2011 - 1 hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds) |
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City of Hope and Anissa Ayala
This video underscores City of Hope's commitment to humanity and quest to find life-saving cures.
(August 2011 - 3 minutes, 43 seconds) |
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Selena Gomez visits City of Hope
Selena Gomez visits City of Hope and tells viewers why she supports its life saving research and treatment programs.
(July 2011 - 4 minutes, 13 seconds) |
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New drugs prolong skin cancer patients' lives
KABC-TV’s Health Specialist Denise Dador interviewed City of Hope surgical oncologist Vijay Trisal, M.D., about two promising drugs — vemurafenib and Yervoy.
(June 2011 - 2 minutes, 38 seconds)
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City of Hope's Power of Hope Campaign -
This is the Power of Hope
In its second year, the Power of Hope continues to be largest and most comprehensive fundraising campaign in City of Hope's history. Supporters from around the world have committed to helping raise $1 billion in support of our mission — to cure and prevent cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. The campaign will culminate in 2013, City of Hope's centennial.
(June 2011 - 3 minutes, 22 seconds) |
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Ask the Experts - Cancer: Enhance Your Quality of Life During Treatment
Those going through cancer treatment often experience side effects, both physically and mentally. Learn how to enhance your quality of life and get the most from services available. Manage your symptoms and pain while seeking treatment for your body, mind and spirit.
(May 2011 - 59 minutes, 6 seconds) |
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Ask the Experts - Diabetes: Optimize Your Care, Become Your Own Advocate
Learn how to take control of your diabetes care and actions for self-advocacy. The four steps in diabetes self-management will be discussed with a focus on managing a healthy, well-balanced diet.
(February 2011 - 60 minutes, 54 seconds) |
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City of Hope | Ask the Experts - Head and Neck Cancers
Complex procedures are often necessary to eradicate head and neck tumors while preserving vital structures and function. At this free community lecture, attendees learned about state-of-the art treatments available to treat these cancers, while preserving quality of life.
(November 2010 - 58 minutes, 11 seconds) |
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City of Hope | Ask the Experts - Coping with Fatigue and Chemo-brain
Many cancer survivors experience fatigue and/or chemo-brain as side effects from cancer treatment. At this free City of Hope community lecture, attendees learned how to manage fatigue and conserve energy. Symptoms and causes of chemo-brain, including memory loss or difficulty concentrating, and improving brain function were also discussed.
(November 2010 - 58 minutes, 11 seconds) |
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City of Hope | Ask the Experts- Breast Cancer
Ask the Experts free community lecture presented by City of Hope, featuring the Women's Cancers Program. New research and clinical trials for women's cancers and the latest techniques for breast cancer surgery are discussed.
(October 2010 - 41 minutes, 11 seconds) |
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City of Hope | Ask the Experts - Skin Cancer and Melanoma
At this free City of Hope community lecture, attendees learned what they can do to prevent skin cancer and detect it early. Advances in the treatment of skin cancer and melanoma were also discussed.
(July 2010 - 1 hour, 10 minutes, 45 seconds) |
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City of Hope's Power of Hope Campaign - Progress Like Never Before
The Power of Hope is the largest and most comprehensive fundraising campaign in City of Hope's history. This ambitious initiative will raise $1 billion in support of our mission — to cure and prevent cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. The campaign will culminate in 2013, City of Hope's centennial.
(April 2010 - 3 minutes, 13 seconds) |
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City of Hope - A Virtual Tour
Visit the City of Hope campus and spend some time in several of its many exciting research and treatment facilities. Hear directly from the scientists and physicians who are leading the way to cures and advancements in treatment. This virtual tour highlights the locations and work being done at City of Hope that make it the model cancer center for the 21st century.
(April 2010 - 11 minutes, 44 seconds) |
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Jesse McCartney visits City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jesse McCartney visits City of Hope and tells viewers why he supports its lifesaving research and treatment programs.
(December 2009 - 3 minutes, 45 seconds)
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City of Hope - A Different, Unique Place
Michael A. Friedman, M.D., president and chief executive officer, shares his thoughts on what makes City of Hope different and special. From our environment of compassion and caring and our holistic approach, Friedman also discusses what it is about City of Hope that sets us apart and up for continued success and national/global impact.
(August 2009 - 2 minutes, 52 seconds) |
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City of Hope's Patient Centered Philosophy -
Treating the Body and the Soul
Alexandra M. Levine, M.D., chief medical officer, explains City of Hope’s patient centered philosophy. She outlines the way in which our treatment is structured within a team throughout a patient’s experience, from start to finish.
(August 2009 - 2 minutes, 12 seconds) |
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City of Hope's Bone Marrow Transplant Program (BMT) with Stephen J. Forman, M.D.
Stephen J. Forman, M.D., chair of hematology and hematopoietic cell transplantation, shares his views on the essence of care at City of Hope. He highlights the bone marrow transplant program (BMT) and the program’s growth over the years. The video includes footage of the annual BMT Reunion and what the event means to the City of Hope team and to the patients.
(August 2009 - 2 minutes, 6 seconds) |
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Funding Research at City of Hope -
Funding Today's Research for Tomorrow's Cures
John J. Rossi, Ph.D., chair and professor of molecular biology, explains how City of Hope acquires its income to conduct research, the laboratory approaches and how funding works to keep the research engine going. He also discusses City of Hope's culture to cultivate science for disease treatment, and how its structure supports the translational research approach.
(August 2009 - 2 minutes, 12 seconds) |
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Reducing the Risks of Cancer by Modifying Factors You Can Control
Leslie Bernstein, Ph.D., director and professor of cancer etiology, defines epidemiology and City of Hope’s focus on reducing the risk of cancer by modifying factors we can control (diet, exercise, smoking habits, etc.). She also talks about the California Teachers Study – of 133,000 women – and how it serves as a platform to study almost any disease over time.
(August 2009 - 2 minutes) |
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Loring Leeds - A City of Hope Cancer and AIDS Patient Survivor Story
Loring Leeds shares his personal experience as a cancer survivor and AIDS patient. After participating in research at City of Hope he is cancer free and the AIDS virus is undetectable. He and John J. Rossi, Ph.D., chair and professor of molecular biology, discuss the research and its impact.
(August 2009 - 2 minutes, 26 seconds) |
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Dirk Van Rensburg - Story of a City of Hope Platelet Donor's Unwavering Support
Dirk Van Rensburg is a frequent platelet donor. He began his support of City of Hope through his business, couriering bone marrow for the transplant program. Now, his support has grown to a biweekly platelet donation. He shares his views and appeals to others to do the same – by volunteering, donating blood or donating financially.
(August 2009 - 2 minutes, 1 second) |
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Corbin Bleu Supports City of Hope
A special message from Corbin Bleu on why he supports City of Hope and its life saving work to cure cancer and other life threatening diseases.
(May 2009 - 30 seconds) |
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Rascal Flatts Supports City of Hope
A special message from Rascal Flatts on why they support City of Hope and its life saving work to cure cancer and other life threatening diseases.
(May 2009 - 30 seconds) |
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Celebrities Supporting City of Hope
Meet some of the most recent City of Hope celebrity advocates and see why the nation is talking about City of Hopes research and treatment advancements for cancer and diabetes.
(January 2009 - 1 minute, 36 seconds)
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Music Stars Fight Cancer for City of Hope
Music stars band together to help find the answers to cancer. Join Lionel Richie, Duffy, Luis Fonsi, David Bisbal, The Clique Girlz and Keyshia Cole and support City of Hope's lifesaving work.
(September 2008 - 50 seconds) |
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Kiefer Sutherland Supports City of Hope
Kiefer Sutherland shares a personal story about two of his closest friends, Chip and Christina Russo, who were both diagnosed with cancer in their 20s. Christina Russo developed an aggressive form of musculoskeletal cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma. The pair sought opinions at numerous medical institutions, where they received a grim prognosis. Eventually, they found City of Hope, where she was treated. The Russos now live free of cancer and are proud parents — something they were told they could never be.
(May 2007 - 1 minutes, 4 seconds)
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Stem Cell Therapy at City of Hope: Building on the Promise
City of Hope has been on the frontier of stem cell research and its related precursors for the past 30 years. Its role has become even more prominent with the participation of President and CEO Michael A. Friedman, M.D., on Prop. 71’s Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Drs. Stephen Forman, Karen Aboody, Ravi Bhatia and Chu-Chih Shih are the featured researchers.
(April 2006 - 6 minutes, 9 seconds)
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Targeted Therapeutics at City of Hope: Attacking Disease on the Molecular Level
By investigating the mechanisms that activate or inhibit respective genes, researchers are developing “designer” drugs to target specific disease-causing molecules. These drugs may lead to new treatments for diabetes and metabolic diseases. Featured scientists include Drs. Barry Forman, Rama Natarajan and Yanhong Shih.
(April 2006 - 4 minutes, 19 seconds)
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The City of Hope Audio Library is home to the latest in audio and radio segments discussing advances in research and treatment options in the fight against cancer. Tune in now >> |
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To order a video for distribution for educational purposes, fund-raising, or for a special event, please email cohvideos@coh.org, or call Thomas Brown at ext. 26296. All videos are copyright of City of Hope; all rights reserved. |
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