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Patient who achieved HIV remission shares his story

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Patient Stories

Nov. 27, 2023

Abe Rosenberg

‘Relentless’ mom battles Stage 4 lung cancer

A young non-smoker, Alisa Secaida was surprised to receive an advanced cancer diagnosis. Fortunately, doctors at City of Hope uncovered a rare genetic marker that made her tumor treatable

Myeloma patient outlives ‘terminal’ cancer by 13 years

With hematologist Amrita Krishnan, M.D., tackling her multiple myeloma and endocrinologist Ping H. Wang, M.D., addressing her type 2 diabetes, retired educator Julie Hilberg continues to thrive

Clinical trial helps teen volleyball player spike leukemia

Diagnosed with an aggressive, rare form of the disease, Tatum Demontmorency needed some out-of-the-box thinking to help her get better

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Patient Care & Treatment

Dec. 1, 2023

City of Hope Orange County

City of Hope Orange County grateful patients receive gifts of thanks from Rotary Club

Patients with cancer marked the season of thanks when the Rotary Club of Orange County L.A. visited City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center with a gift of 100 blankets made by the service club’s members.

Myeloma patient outlives ‘terminal’ cancer by 13 years

With hematologist Amrita Krishnan, M.D., tackling her multiple myeloma and endocrinologist Ping H. Wang, M.D., addressing her type 2 diabetes, retired educator Julie Hilberg continues to thrive

Clinical trial helps teen volleyball player spike leukemia

Diagnosed with an aggressive, rare form of the disease, Tatum Demontmorency needed some out-of-the-box thinking to help her get better

Success Stories

Patient Care

Research

Red, orange and yellow colon cancer cell, computer illustration

Oct. 27, 2023

Katie Neith

Study identifies promising treatment for advanced colorectal cancer

The novel therapeutic tested at City of Hope could provide a new option for patients with a treatment-resistant tumor mutation called KRAS G12C

Researchers develop early-detection method for pancreatic cancer

A simple blood test may pick up the emergence of this silent killer — usually not diagnosed until its late stages

Breast cancer surgeon pushes for new ways to beat disease

Jamie Rand, M.D., focuses on piloting technologies designed to minimize side effects for those with early-stage disease and hunting for answers to advanced disease through immunotherapy

Research

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Philanthropy

Tom Hanchette and Dr. Behnam Badie with images of Bridget Hanchette

Nov. 8, 2023

City of Hope

Finding a way forward

Tom Hanchette wants to make the journey better for other people.

Donor Story

Patient Diane Miller and Dr. Edward Kim at lecturn

Nov. 8, 2023

A Gift to Make Patients With Cancer Whole Again

Integrative oncology program helps cancer survivor Diane Miller live life to its fullest.

Donor Story

Oct. 19, 2023

City of Hope

City of Hope's Music, film and entertainment industry raises more than $4.3 million to improve disparities in cancer care

Lyor Cohen, global head of Music at YouTube and Google is honored with Spirit of Life® award; MFEI group celebrates 50 years of partnership and support for City of Hope.

Donor Story

Physician News

Nov. 7, 2023

City of Hope

New chief clinical officer named at City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix

Alan H. Bryce, M.D., has joined City of Hope as the chief clinical officer at City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix and professor of molecular medicine at Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope. He joins City of Hope from Mayo Clinic, where he served as chair of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and director of Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona.

Seeking the ‘big picture’ in the smallest details

Combined passions for art and science drew Chandana Lall, M.D., City of Hope's new chair of diagnostic radiology, to the field of specialized imaging for cancer detection

Genetic change may lead to more aggressive leukemia

Researchers at City of Hope and TGen funded by the Robert & Lynda Carter Altman Family Foundation found that a missing RNA molecule may shift a blood disorder into a deadly disease

Research

Hematologic Malignancies

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Living Well

Nov. 30, 2023

City of Hope

Spirituality for cancer patients

Many people equate spirituality with religion, but spirituality can exist independently of religious affiliations. You do not need to pray or visit a house of worship to make spirituality part of your life.

Living Well

Nov. 22, 2023

City of Hope

2023 Hopeful Holiday Gift Guide: Caregivers

Caregivers selflessly support the health and well-being of cancer patients all year long, and the holiday season is the perfect time to thank them for all they do for others.

Living Well

Nov. 15, 2023

Dory Benford

2023 Hopeful Holiday Gift Guide: Cancer Patients

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for yourself or a cancer patient in your life, we’ve got you covered. Here are six gift ideas that will bring comfort and joy to the people who need it most.

Living Well

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