Los Angeles-Area Brain Tumor Program

City of Hope^® National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, near Los Angeles, is among the few centers in the country that offer a comprehensive approach to treating brain tumors. Our dedicated team of neurosurgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and researchers work in close collaboration to bring leading-edge therapies from the lab to our patients swiftly and effectively. Your care is our sole focus, and we are committed to providing the best possible treatment for this challenging condition.

For nearly two decades, U.S. News & World Report has recognized City of Hope Duarte as one of the best hospitals for cancer care. We are committed to fighting brain cancer with an innovative and coordinated approach. Our multidisciplinary care team focuses on extending your life through personalized treatment plans. We harness leading-edge technologies such as minimally invasive surgery, advanced radiological approaches, and exclusive research and clinical trials unavailable elsewhere. Join us in the fight against brain cancer and access the most advanced care available.

• At City of Hope, our world-class team of experts is dedicated to providing unparalleled brain tumor treatment. Our neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, and researchers are committed to tackling even the most challenging and complex brain tumors daily. We prioritize personalized medicine, ensuring you receive the support you need throughout your treatment journey. Our seamless, coordinated care approach involves collaboration between nurses, radiation oncologists, and genetic counselors at every stage.
• Whether you have malignant (cancerous) tumors, benign (noncancerous) tumors, pituitary gland disorders, treatment-resistant tumors, or complex spinal tumors, we've got you covered. Our advanced surgical methods and technology are at your disposal, including minimally invasive procedures that maximize tumor tissue removal while minimizing impact on your quality of life.
• We offer leading-edge research on innovative treatments, such as neural stem cells delivering chemotherapy to advanced and treatment-resistant brain cancer and using nanoparticles to combat brain cancer cells.
• Our dedication to pushing boundaries is exemplified further by our clinical trials, including using genetically fortified immune system cells (CAR T cells), proven effective at treating glioblastoma in a groundbreaking study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 
  
  For more information on our clinical trials or to refer a patient with a newly developed or recurrent brain tumor for enrollment, please email [email protected].
• We continue to revolutionize treatment options by enhancing your immune system's natural cancer-fighting abilities. Additionally, we design our noninvasive therapies and palliative procedures to improve your quality of life during your journey to recovery. City of Hope is committed to providing transformative brain tumor treatment that empowers you to face your diagnosis with confidence and hope.
• We have a comprehensive pituitary tumor clinic.
• Our brain tumor board regularly meets to discuss patient treatment plans.