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City of Hope Orange County leaders and physicians are available to provide commentary on a wide range of healthcare topics and cancer-focused news, trends and research. Interviews with leaders, physicians and patients or visits to the cancer center can be arranged by emailing:
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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Younger Face of Cancer

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Magnesium for Sleep: What You Need to Know

August 13, 2026

A recent survey showed over three quarters of U.S. adults do not get enough sleep, leading to growing interest in supplements like magnesium. According to City of Hope's Richard T. Lee, M.D., foundational sleep practices and mind-body techniques are key. For chronic insomnia, cognitive behavioral therapy is advised. Lee suggests considering magnesium supplements only after these strategies and always with a healthcare provider's consultation, especially for people with cancer due to potential treatment interactions.

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How AI and Health Networks Are Democratizing Clinical Trial Access

August 13, 2026

More than 80% of cancer patients receive care in community-based practices, according to City of Hope's Edward S. Kim, M.D., M.B.A. Kim explained that expanding research access requires operational support and communication, which systems like City of Hope address using AI. Internally developed initiatives like HopeLLM automatically cross-reference patient records against clinical trials, empowering community clinicians to connect eligible patients with innovative oncology research and democratize access.

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City of Hope bone marrow/stem cell transplant (BMT) recipient created routines to support his healing journey.
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Love Your Grill or Smoker? Here's What Cancer Experts Want You to Know
Simple changes can help reduce cancer risk while preserving the flavors and traditions.
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Jul 30, 2026
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CAR T vs. Stem Cell Transplant: Understand These Lifesaving Treatment Options for Blood Cancer
A guide to similarities, differences, benefits and recovery considerations of two advanced hematologic cancer treatments.
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