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City of Hope among U.S. News & World Report's top 10 'Best Hospitals' for cancer
City of Hope among U.S. News & World Report's top 10 'Best Hospitals' for cancer
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Patient who achieved HIV remission shares his story
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Patient Stories

Paul Rudder
Nov. 30, 2023
Letisia Marquez
Donor crosses continents to meet man whose life she saved
During City of Hope’s 47th annual BMT reunion, blood cancer patient Paul Rudder tearfully thanked Ella Sade, who flew all the way from Israel for the occasion
Success Stories
Hematologic Malignancies
Secaida
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
Success Stories
Precision Medicine
myeloma
Nov. 22, 2023
Abe Rosenberg
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
Success Stories
Diabetes

Patient Care & Treatment

Jyoti Malhotra, M.D., M.P.H.
Dec. 7, 2023
City of Hope Orange County
Talking Hope: The changing lung cancer story: What you need to know
The lung cancer story is changing, and it’s about hope. The second most common cancer in Orange County, where only seven percent of adults smoke, has become more survivable thanks to advances in research and treatment.
Orange County
Patient Care
Holiday traditions shine brightly at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
Dec. 7, 2023
City of Hope Orange County
Holiday traditions shine brightly at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
City of Hope Orange County sparkled with light as its Irvine cancer center was the site of a holiday tree lighting and menorah lighting celebrated by grateful patients and their families, staff and physicians, and Orange County clergy and community leaders.
Orange County
Patient Care
colon cancer hero
Dec. 6, 2023
Abe Rosenberg
Young mother perseveres despite ‘terminal’ colorectal cancer diagnosis
Thanks to her uniquely collaborative care team at City of Hope and her resolute nature, Sara Alvarenga has lived five years since her Stage 4 cancer was discovered at age 33
Collaboration
Patient Care

Research

colon cancer hero
Dec. 6, 2023
Abe Rosenberg
Young mother perseveres despite ‘terminal’ colorectal cancer diagnosis
Thanks to her uniquely collaborative care team at City of Hope and her resolute nature, Sara Alvarenga has lived five years since her Stage 4 cancer was discovered at age 33
Collaboration
Patient Care
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
Research
Breakthroughs
Blue DNA chain 1024x475
Oct. 18, 2023
Steve Yozwiak
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
Breakthroughs
Research

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

Paul Rudder
Nov. 30, 2023
Letisia Marquez
Donor crosses continents to meet man whose life she saved
During City of Hope’s 47th annual BMT reunion, blood cancer patient Paul Rudder tearfully thanked Ella Sade, who flew all the way from Israel for the occasion
Success Stories
Hematologic Malignancies
Phoenix
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.
Physician News
Patient Care
brain scans
Oct. 24, 2023
Maxine Nunes
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
Physician News
Patient Care

Living Well

Woman dressed in white doing tai chi
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
Woman holding holiday gifts
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
Wrapped gift with a gold bow
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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