U.S. News: City of Hope Is Best Cancer Hospital in the West

July 29, 2019 | By Letisia Marquez

City of Hope has been named the best cancer hospital in the West by U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-20 Best Hospitals: Specialty Ranking. This marks the 13th consecutive year it has been distinguished as one of the nation’s elite cancer hospitals.

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Daughter’s bedside concerts launch singing career

October 18, 2019 | by Malcolm Bedell

When Chris Baez was first diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in 2013, he didn’t expect that one of his strongest sources of support and inspiration would come from the familiar voice of his daughter. Or that that those bedside concerts would spawn a successful singing career.

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Drug trio improves odds against advanced pancreatic cancer

October 17, 2019 | by Steve Yozwiak

Adding a drug that targets a molecular vulnerability in pancreatic cancer could provide substantial benefit to patients, according to a clinical trial by City of Hope affiliate TGen.

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City of Hope provides cancer support services to Amazon employees

October 15, 2019 | by Zen Vuong

City of Hope is partnering with Amazon to provide a range of enhanced cancer support services to the company’s employees in the U.S. — including a dedicated phone line staffed by oncology nurses, specialized support for complex cancers, and diagnosis and treatment plan review.

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Kuk Harrell: His caregivers speak

October 10, 2019 | by Malcolm Bedell

In honor of Kuk Harrell’s role as a patient speaker at City of Hope’s 2019 Spirit of Life gala, we caught up with the members of his care team for their perspective and insights on the Grammy winner’s cancer journey.

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Novel immunotherapy combo featured in new trial for recurrent glioblastoma

October 10, 2019 | by Letisia Marquez

City of Hope has opened a first-in-human clinical trial for patients with recurrent glioblastoma – the trial is the first to combine City of Hope’s unique CAR T cell therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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Meet Kandace McMenomy, 2019 Walk for Hope Ambassador

October 3, 2019 | by Michael Easterling

An avid marathon runner, health fanatic and adventurer, Kandace McMenomy never dreamed she'd be adding “cancer patient” to her personal description. But she was diagnosed with Stage 2 estrogen-positive breast cancer at just age 30.

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Brain tumors and cancer: what you need to know

November 1, 2017 | by Denise Heady

Say the words “brain tumor” and most people will likely think of cancer. But there’s reason for optimism - recent advances in screening and treatment, such as CAR T cell therapy, mean patient outcomes and quality of life are continuing to improve.

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Breast ultrasound: Better screening for more women?

January 4, 2016 | by Abe Rosenberg

A just-released study suggests that ultrasound can be as effective as mammograms in detecting breast cancer in women, and even more accurate in some cases.

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Stomach cancer: Know these 7 risk factors

January 7, 2016 | by H. Chung So

Early-stage stomach cancer is curable – and getting more curable all the time. Better detection gets the credit for that. So does increased knowledge of risk.

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Cancer insights: Cancer patients are superhuman

June 5, 2017 | by Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D.

In the past seven years at City of Hope, I’ve had the privilege of providing care for many patients with cancer. Quite simply, they are the real superhumans. Please allow me to offer four examples for your consideration, from my personal insight.

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Cancer insights: The social, psychological and financial impact of cancer

January 13, 2016 | by Vijay Trisal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

We have made tangible advances in technology and have a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of the drivers of cancer. This has advanced our ability to interrupt the growth of cancer. However, we need to take a step back and seriously examine the social and psychological harm that the di

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