A patient and care provider during exam

The Critical Importance of a Second Opinion

Being diagnosed with a serious illness is life-changing. Your next steps are crucial in achieving the best possible outcome. You need to make sure the diagnosis was correct. And even for common diagnoses, there can be different treatment approaches to decide on. At City of Hope, we believe you need to clearly understand your options in order to join your care team in making the right decisions.

Finding the Right Doctor

City of Hope’s team of multidisciplinary experts includes surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists and seasoned health professionals. They’re prepared to help you understand the latest advancements in cancer treatment.

City of Hope Network Locations

What’s it like to visit one of our locations?

Be Prepared for Your First Visit

Being well informed will ensure that you have the knowledge and skills needed to join your care team in making well-informed decisions.
DUARTE CAMPUS VIDEO

A welcome and orientation video to guide you through all the important patient and family resources at City of Hope's main campus in Duarte, California

INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES

We recognize that each patient’s medical situation and insurance plan are different. Although there is no guarantee of coverage, you should ask your health insurance company to review your request with City of Hope.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CARE TEAM

Good communication improves the quality of care that you receive. Read our list of questions patients frequently ask their care team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A general FAQ about all things City of Hope and the services we provide. Read this to get a better understanding of how our services work and the quality care you can expect from us.

Need Help?

If you have questions, we’re here to provide answers.