This is the sixth installment in Glimpses of Hope, our monthly look at the inspiring people and events helping us bring Lennar Foundation Cancer Center at City of Hope Orange County to life. This month, we get a glimpse of Celebration Plaza.
June is National Cancer Survivors Month, and this month’s spotlight is the special place on our 11-acre campus where survivors, their family and others can come together to celebrate hope.
Celebration Plaza is a welcoming circular courtyard offering shaded seating areas set amidst gracefully landscaped trees and planters.
Located steps from the entrance to Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, the plaza is part of our transformational approach to researching, treating and healing cancer.
At City of Hope, we understand the vital importance of taking care of our patients as whole people. We believe that healing, mind, soul and spirit is just as important as the world-renowned expertise, lifesaving treatments and pioneering research that heal the body.
In furtherance of that belief, we intentionally designed the cancer center, from the interior to the exterior, to promote healing and wellness not only for our patients but their family and friends as well. Visitors can take a break from sitting with their loved one during treatment — infusion therapy can take several hours per visit — and walk the plaza, enjoy the sunshine, place a message of hope on our wishing tree and admire the healing garden first planted by our patients and community through a generous donation made by Lowe’s.
Also read: City of Hope and Lowe’s Plant First Seeds of Hope at Healing Garden of New Cancer Campus
Cancer survivors are living with, through and beyond their disease
People with cancer have much to be hopeful for, said Edward S. Kim, M.D., M.B.A., Physician-in-Chief, City of Hope Orange County.
“Cancer survival is at an all-time high,” Dr. Kim said. “Yes, having cancer is challenging, but you can survive and thrive. Many of my patients tell me they have been inspired to start whole new careers and vocations or reconnect with family members after experiencing cancer. There is hope for the future. Remaining positive is everything.”
The future is hope
Lennar Foundation Cancer Center at City of Hope Orange County is more than a building. It is a place where lives will be saved and survivors and their families will be kept together.
When it opens this year, this NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center will bring many innovative cancer services never before available in the region. Patients will have access to more than 400 physicians and 1,000 researchers and scientists who only focus on cancer, 1,000 clinical trials, nationally recognized supportive care services and groundbreaking integrative medicine programs.
The future is hope, and it’s unfolding in Orange County. Visit cityofhope.org/OC to learn more. And follow us on social media @cityofhopeoc.
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