We offer a comprehensive cancer risk assessment that focuses on family history and genetics, taking environmental and lifestyle factors into account.

Genetic Counseling

Many people believe that cancer strikes randomly, but sometimes hereditary or genetic factors increase your risk for cancer.

Indications of Hereditary Risk

Several clues exist to suggest hereditary cancer in a family. Learn about the indications of hereditary risk for cancer.

Legal Protections

There are legal protections involved with the Cancer Screening & Prevention Program^SM and genetic counseling.

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To get a comprehensive assessment, please call us or schedule an appointment online.

800-826-4673

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Screening and Prevention for Survivors

At the end of their treatment, our cancer survivors will receive a Survivorship Care Plan, providing guidelines for surveillance and follow-up care.

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Conditions and Cancers We Treat

Use our cancers and conditions search tool to find detailed information about the many diseases we treat at City of Hope.

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Stories

Inspiring and helpful articles on prevention, screening and patient stories

Oct 21, 2024

Wayne Lewis

High-Risk Breast Clinic Offers Path to Prevention

For those at high risk for the disease, whether due to genetics or family history, City of Hope’s unique physician team offers patients a customized approach to detect breast cancer early or avert it altogether

Aspartame and Cancer Risk: Should You Put Down the Diet Coke?

If you drink diet soda to save calories, chew sugar-free gum to protect your teeth, or start your mornings with a non-fat yogurt, you may be wondering if you need to change your habits in light of new findings about aspartame — the artificial sweetener used in all of these products and many more.

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Community Programs

Center of Community Alliance for Research & Education

The Center of Community Alliance for Research & Education (CCARE) implements best-practice community strategies to reduce health inequities for underrepresented, underserved communities.

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STEM Training And Education Program

Through our programming, we aim to increase the number of underrepresented minority students studying or pursuing a career in science, cancer research or other STEM fields.

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