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A New City of Hope Orange County Report Reveals Concerning Trends About Cancer in Younger Adults in Southern California

City of Hope Orange County, the most advanced cancer research and treatment organization in Orange County, has released a report that evaluates the cancer incidence rate in people ages 18 and 49 in Orange County and Southern California amid a national epidemic of early-onset cancer diagnoses.

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Pacific Symphony returns to Irvine for another 'spectacular' summer season

May 13, 2025

Pacific Symphony will return for another spectacular summer season, kicking off the Summerfest 2025 series with its traditional “July 4th Spectacular.” Presented by City of Hope Orange County with support from the City of Irvine, the five-concert series will feature the Symphony’s renowned conductors. “We know music has a transformative power to uplift, to bring people together and to heal. That’s something we celebrate at City of Hope Orange County,” Annette Walker, M.H.A., president of City of Hope Orange County, said in a statement.

Cannabis in Community Cancer Care: Where Do Things Stand?

May 7, 2025

Patients with cancer are increasingly using cannabis to help manage symptoms of their disease and adverse effects from treatment. Experts in integrative oncology discussed the latest guidance at the Community Oncology Alliance’s 2025 Community Oncology Conference. In discussing cannabis with patients, City of Hope's Richard T. Lee, M.D., recommends starting with low doses. “THC has the cognitive issues, where people can get confusion at higher doses and then especially in doses of about 20–30 mg a day," said Dr. Lee.

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