Chicago Clinical Services
At City of Hope® Cancer Center Chicago, patients have access to a wide range of advanced clinical services designed to treat cancer and support overall health in one convenient location. Our multidisciplinary team works together to deliver personalized, coordinated care using innovative technologies and evidence-based approaches.
At City of Hope Chicago, cancer surgery is performed by highly experienced, fellowship-trained surgeons who work closely with your full care team to recommend an effective approach personalized to your needs and cancer diagnosis. Using advanced techniques like minimally invasive and robotic surgery, complex procedures such as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), Whipple and specialized reconstruction, our team focuses on removing cancer while preserving quality of life and supporting faster recovery.
Cellular therapy uses your own immune cells — carefully collected, reprogrammed and returned to your body — to help recognize and attack cancer in a highly targeted way. Our Chicago Cellular Therapy Program offers advanced treatments like chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell and tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, delivered by a specialized, multidisciplinary team with all steps of care provided onsite, along with access to innovative clinical trials.
Interventional oncology offers targeted, minimally invasive procedures — guided by advanced imaging — to diagnose, treat and relieve cancer symptoms while often helping patients avoid more invasive surgery. A specialized City of Hope Chicago team spanning interventional radiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology and pain management works together to deliver personalized care that supports treatment effectiveness, symptom relief and quality of life throughout your cancer journey.
At City of Hope Chicago, medical oncology is led by experienced cancer specialists who use therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy to treat all stages of disease. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team and offering access to advanced diagnostics, precision medicine and clinical trials, they guide patients through every step of treatment, with a focus on personalized care and quality of life.
Non-oncology infusion services provide safe, expert intravenous (IV) treatments for a wide range of noncancer conditions — from infections and autoimmune diseases to neurological disorders — delivered by specially trained nurses and physicians experienced in complex infusions. Care is designed for convenience and comfort, with personalized support, onsite medical oversight and a calming environment that helps make treatment easier for patients and their families.
Our oncology nurses are highly trained, compassionate experts who play a vital role in your care — providing support, education and hands-on treatment through every stage of your cancer journey. Recognized with prestigious Magnet® status for nursing excellence, the Chicago team uses evidence-based practices, ongoing education and a strong focus on safety and quality to deliver personalized care that puts patients and families first.
Radiation oncology at City of Hope Chicago offers advanced, highly targeted treatments that deliver radiation directly to tumors while helping protect healthy tissue. Our experienced specialists create personalized plans using approaches like external beam radiation and brachytherapy, with a focus on precision, effectiveness, fewer side effects and faster access to care.
At City of Hope Chicago, radiation therapy for benign (noncancerous) conditions uses targeted radiation to help relieve symptoms like pain, inflammation or abnormal tissue growth when other treatments haven’t worked. Delivered by experienced radiation specialists using advanced imaging and precise techniques, care is personalized to safely treat the affected area while helping protect surrounding healthy tissue.