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An Open Letter of Hope

"You have cancer."

This year, more than 2 million Americans will hear these three life-changing words. Yet, while a cancer diagnosis can change everything, so can...

Hope.

For someone with cancer, hope means getting the right diagnosis and treatment the first time. It means access to expert care and the nation's leading specialists and researchers dedicated to finding cures. It means having compassionate teams who will hold your hand and never let go, providing assurance you have the best possible change to survive and thrive.

City of Hope^® has been a beacon of hope for cancer patients for generations. We develop new therapies that benefit millions of people each day and are home to one of the largest bone marrow transplantation and cell therapy programs in the nation. We are a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that began in Los Angeles more than 110 years ago and now have leading-edge treatment centers throughout Southern California, Arizona, Atlanta and Chicago. 

Here in Illinois, we’re delivering expert care at our cancer center in Northern Illinois, one of the most advanced in the region, and at outpatient locations in the North Shore and Downtown Chicago. We offer sophisticated surgical care, renowned clinical programs in blood and other cancers, and a 5-star clinical quality and patient experience rating from CMS. 

We are on an extraordinary journey to make new research breakthroughs and lifesaving treatments readily accessible to every person affected by cancer. 

Now, we are proud to share that City of Hope is ranked Top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. Our expert care is available closer to home for our Illinois communities. 

This recognition reflects our ability to deliver on our most important goal — saving lives. 

It recognizes our deep commitment to our mission to make advanced cancer care available to more people. People across the country — including the 86 million living close to a City of Hope cancer center — now can have even more confidence that the very best cancer care is within their reach. 

It will take all of us working together to reach our goal of eradicating cancer. At City of Hope, that includes the 200,000 donors who give generously each year to fuel our cancer research and discoveries. The 30,000 volunteers across our campuses. The 144,000 patients who walk through our doors fighting for their futures. 

Above all, the more than 13,000 City of Hope employees, physicians, nurses and scientists who tirelessly drive us forward. Thank you for your hard work and excellence, and the sacrifices you all make for the patients we serve. 

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our communities and supporters who help make hope a reality for all touched by cancer.

With gratitude,
Robert Stone
Chief Executive Officer
Helen and Morgan Chu Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair

Pete Govorchin
President, City of Hope Chicago

City of Hope’s elevated placement on the “Best Hospitals” for cancer list was aided by several factors, including high marks for patient outcomes and survival data, advanced clinical capabilities, overall patient experience, and reputation among oncology specialists.

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