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Alex Tung
From the moment I arrived at City of Hope, it felt different than any other hospital.
Alex Tung
Leukemia Survivor
I began treatment a medical center, and it wasn't until after my first round of chemo and a month-long hospital stay that my doctors discovered I was suffering from a rare cancer called FLT3-mutated AML. The only way for me to survive this disease would be to undergo a bone marrow transplant.
 
I had no idea what to do. But I knew that City of Hope specialized in blood cancers, so I chose to begin treatment there.
 
 
From the moment I arrived at City of Hope, it felt different than any other hospital.
After explaining the services that would be available to me during my time at City of Hope, a staff member gave me a tour of the private room where I would be staying, the hospital facilities, cafeterias, rooms for rest and meditation, and the beautiful gardens and outdoor areas. I could tell that everyone at City of Hope was dedicated and to helping people like me battle and conquer cancer — and that was just on the first day!
 
I received a cord blood stem cell transplant in January 2015, and the procedure was a success. I attribute that success, first and foremost, to my doctors, and then to every staff member I encountered at City of Hope — from the top notch nurses, to the people in the admissions office, to the awesome in-hospital transporters, to the friendly volunteers, helpful schedulers, amazing custodial service employees and everyone in between.
 
Today, I am over two years post-transplant and I am happy to report that I am in remission. I am eternally grateful for everyone working hard to provide excellent care at City of Hope.