Breast Cancer

Our Expertise

City of Hope, located near Los Angeles, California, is a nationally recognized leader in the research and treatment of breast cancer. We have been named a best hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report for over a decade and a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, the highest designation that recognizes our commitment to cancer treatment, research and education.

As a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, our doctors also help develop and improve evidence-based breast cancer treatment guidelines for patients throughout the country.

Highlights Of Our Breast Cancer Program:

• superior breast cancer survival outcomes in the greater Los Angeles region, with a higher percentage of breast cancer survivors over the past 10 years.
• A personalized treatment approach guided by your unique needs and background, including molecular and genetic testing of your cancer to find the most effective therapies
• Our leadership and experience in minimally invasive and complex surgeries – such as combining cancer removal and breast reconstruction in one operation
• Highly precise radiation therapy delivery that can target the breast tumor better while minimizing exposure to normal breast tissue
• A wide portfolio of drugs that can fight cancer better with fewer side effects
• Ongoing research and clinical trials of promising new therapies and ways to predict for benefit from treatment
• A comprehensive supportive care program to address a wide range of cancer — and treatment-related concerns
• Tests, consultations and treatments are coordinated and provided at our Women’s Center for greater convenience
• Long-term survivorship and follow-up program focused on minimizing recurrence risk and improving quality of life
• Identifying tumor markers to predict for benefits from treatment
• Breast cancer risk assessment based on genetics, personal, lifestyle and environmental factors