Los Angeles-Area Breast Cancer Program

City of Hope^® Cancer Center Duarte is a leading comprehensive cancer center in the Los Angeles and Southern California region. The National Cancer Institute recognizes it for its excellence in advancing research and treatment protocols. As a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, our doctors work towards developing and improving evidence-based breast cancer treatment guidelines for patients throughout the country. City of Hope is also ranked among the top five hospitals for cancer in the nation by U.S. News & World Report — the highest such ranking in California.

Breast cancer is a complex disease, and every patient's diagnosis is unique. At City of Hope, we provide access to expert breast cancer physicians, advanced technology and techniques and world-class cancer research expertise. With more than 30 clinical network locations throughout the Los Angeles area, we are committed to offering continuity of care that supports you at every stage of the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process. 

Our team of cancer care specialists takes a multidisciplinary approach to your health, working closely with you to determine the most effective treatment options. Our expert staff includes oncologists, pathologists, nurses, radiologists, researchers and support staff who coordinate your care to provide a personalized treatment plan. The right course of care for you will depend on various factors, including the type of breast cancer, the stage of the disease and your desired outcomes. 

• At City of Hope, we offer minimally invasive breast cancer surgery that involves fewer and smaller incisions, reducing discomfort, hastening recovery time and allowing patients to proceed with their postsurgical treatments more quickly. Our experts in breast-conserving surgery remove early-stage tumors while achieving excellent cosmetic outcomes. For more extensive procedures, our breast surgeons work in conjunction with our plastic surgery team to help preserve or restore breast appearance without compromising health outcomes.
• We offer a variety of services to address early detection, screening and prevention of breast cancer. Our state-of-the-art breast imaging technology and genetic counseling services ensure accurate and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.
• Our High-Risk Breast Clinic also provides compassionate care and expert guidance for people with a familial history of breast cancer. The clinic brings together experts in oncology and clinical cancer genetics committed to not only helping patients but also expanding their options. The High-Risk Breast Clinic is primarily headquartered at City of Hope South Pasadena but also provides services at the comprehensive cancer center in Duarte, Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, and City of Hope clinical network locations in South Bay and Mission Hills — enabling more Southern California patients to seek care closer to their community.
• We offer a comprehensive breast cancer supportive care program for patients and their families to address a wide range of concerns from diagnosis to remission and beyond. Our Breast Cancer Partners Clinic is a unique program that offers partners and families the resources they need to grow closer as they work with a loved one who is going through a breast cancer journey.
• Our long-term survivorship and follow-up programs focus on minimizing recurrence risk and improving quality of life.
• We use advanced surgical techniques such as nipple-sparing mastectomies with immediate reconstruction and groundbreaking treatments such as high-precision and intraoperative radiation therapies and immunotherapies.
• City of Hope is revolutionizing the medical industry with our research and clinical trials. Our focus on breast cancer has led to over 100 ongoing trials that explore innovative therapies and treatment benefits. At City of Hope, patients have access to the latest clinical trials in chemotherapy, targeted therapies, hormone therapies, surgical techniques, radiation approaches and prevention strategies. With the most advanced and effective treatment options available, City of Hope is the superior choice for those fighting breast cancer. Learn more about our breast cancer clinical research.
• Our dedication to advancing cancer care has resulted in superior survival outcomes data compared to Los Angeles SEER registry, which has earned us the distinction of being one of the best cancer hospitals in the United States for more than a decade. Our outstanding breast cancer outcomes are a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality care to our patients.