Breakthroughs

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Novel radiation therapy zeros in on tough-to-treat cancers
City of Hope scientists have developed a remarkable new antibody with the unremarkable name M5A. It can precisely target the antigen CEA, a marker expressed by many types of...
City of Hope earns highest ranking from National Cancer Institute
City of Hope comprehensive cancer center has received the highest ranking possible for a U.S. cancer center —  “exceptional” — by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government’s principal...
Progress in the fight against type 1 diabetes
The more than 100 ingenious scientists, physicians and other staff who are part of The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes in the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research...
Researcher Linda Malkas on inspiration and innovation
Linda Malkas, Ph.D.Linda Malkas, Ph.D., dean of translational science and the M.T. & B.A. Ahmadinia Professor in Molecular Oncology, never envisioned a life in cancer research for herself — she wanted...
California’s Chance to Help More Cancer Patients Get High-Value Care
In 2022, an estimated 189,000 Californians will hear the words “you have cancer.” We live in a golden age of innovation in cancer care, when new treatments like CAR T-cell...
In innovative twist, City of Hope applies CAR T cell therapy to HIV 
Preclinical study of immunotherapy shows effectiveness, safety, persistence, plus feasibility of large-scale manufacturing Over the last couple of decades, HIV/AIDS has turned from a grim diagnosis to a manageable disease...
Chemicals in personal care products cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells from Black women
A new City of Hope study shows that endocrine-disrupting chemicals called parabens have an outsized effect on breast cancer risk in Black women compared to white women Chemicals called parabens...
Celebrating ‘everyday heroes’ during hospital week
National Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connected to patients and the community. As...
Cancer Pain Rehabilitation Program Established to Improve Quality of Life
Not knowing what to expect with cancer treatment can be very stressful for patients. Managing pain is crucial. Medications can be prescribed, but nonpharmacological management of pain has significant value...
Prestigious Radiation Accreditation Now Includes Corona and Upland
Four years ago, City of Hope in Duarte and Arcadia became the first National Cancer Institute-recognized facilities in California to achieve accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO)...