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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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MarketInk: Health Care Communicators honor Mission Valley nonprofit’s PR director

June 14, 2026

The Health Care Communicators of Southern California (HCCSC) honored excellence in healthcare marketing and advertising, presenting 97 awards across 37 categories. Anne Slate, director of public relations for LifeSharing, received the 2026 Communicator of the Year Award. Among the top winners, City of Hope Orange County secured 25 awards. Other organizations like Maracich Health, AMN Healthcare, Rady Children's Health-San Diego and UC San Diego Health also received multiple accolades for their marketing efforts.

Oncologists Are Begging People To Throw Out This Common Laundry Product

June 13, 2026

Oncologists are urging people to avoid dryer sheets and fabric softeners due to concerns about undisclosed chemicals that may increase cancer risk. City of Hope's Krushangi Patel, M.D., a medical oncologist, explains that cancer develops from a combination of factors over many years, including environmental exposures. Patel clarifies that typical use doesn't necessarily cause cancer, but minimizing unnecessary fragrance exposure is recommended. Other experts, including Dr. Tracy Proverbs-Singh from John Theurer Cancer Center, suggest alternatives like wool dryer balls or white vinegar.

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Sept. 13, 2022 | City of Hope Receives $25 Million Gift From Argyros Family to Eradicate Cancer and Advance Its Lifesaving Mission in Orange County, Calif.

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