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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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Common Kitchen Item That Oncologists Are Begging People to Throw Out

June 24, 2026

Oncologists are urging people to discard cloudy, scratched, or cracked plastic food containers due to concerns about chemical leaching and cancer risk. City of Hope's Tingting Tan, M.D., Ph.D., notes that worn plastic may release more particles or chemical compounds into food, especially when heated. Research indicates that microwaving plastic containers can release millions of microplastics and nanoplastics, which can enter organs and the bloodstream. Chemicals like BPA, phthalates and PFAS, found in plastics, are linked to increased cancer risk and endocrine disruption. Experts recommend switching to glass, ceramic, or stainless steel alternatives.

Endometrial Cancer Advocacy and Support: How Care Partners Can Make a Difference

June 23, 2026

City of Hope's Joshua Cohen, M.D., medical director of the gynecologic cancer program at City of Hope Orange County, offers advice for care partners supporting loved ones with endometrial cancer. He discusses the emotional impact of diagnosis, practical caregiving responsibilities and balancing advocacy with patient preferences. Cohen emphasizes the importance of listening, maintaining normalcy and utilizing resources like support groups, which some cancer centers, including City of Hope, provide.

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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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