Expert cancer care, personalized to you
Cancer treatment is constantly evolving, with new breakthroughs and discoveries changing the course of cancer care at a rapid clip. Deciding which combination of treatments is right for you is critical. It may also be overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to turn to doctors who treat every stage of cancer.
The cancer care experts at City of Hope treat cancer with a wide range of standard-of-care and innovative techniques and approaches, including sophisticated diagnostic tools, targeted radiation therapies, minimally invasive surgical techniques and leading-edge treatments identified through the tools of precision medicine, such as advanced genomic testing.
Read more below and learn from our cancer treatment experts about understanding cancer and which diagnostic tools and treatment options may be available to you and your care team to tailor a personalized, comprehensive care plan designed to get you back to your life.
Understanding breast cancer
Cancer, the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops functioning correctly.
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Diagnosing breast cancer
City of Hope’s breast cancer care team uses state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to accurately locate and stage cancer, which allows us to develop a personalized treatment plan for every patient.
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Understanding treatment options
Surgery and radiation are sometimes called “local therapy,” because they treat the cancer directly, at the site where it’s found. Other treatments, such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy, are called “systemic therapy,” since they are delivered to the whole body rather than the site of the tumor.
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About our surgical treatment options
Our breast surgeons have expertise in performing surgical procedures for all types of breast cancer, and our team works closely with reconstructive plastic surgeons to offer innovative breast reconstruction techniques for patients during and after cancer surgery.
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About radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is used after surgery to kill remaining cancer cells and help prevent the cancer from coming back. It may also be used to provide relief from pain and other symptoms of cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
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About systemic therapy
Treatments such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy, are called “systemic therapy” because they’re delivered to the whole body rather than just the site of the tumor.
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Innovative advances in cancer treatments may be available to you
Advances and innovations in the treatment of cancer have offered a variety of new options for patients diagnosed with the disease. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy drugs, for instance, have added important options to the list of cancer treatments, and advanced genomic testing is giving doctors the opportunity to treat cancer on a cellular level for some patients.
At City of Hope, we’re committed to bringing our patients advances in cancer treatments. One way we do that is by offering clinical trials that may lead to new treatments and offer patients options that may not otherwise be available to them.
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Supportive care during and after your treatment
In addition to using leading-edge technology to treat your cancer, your personalized treatment plan includes evidence-informed supportive care services, designed to help you stay stronger and more comfortable both during and after treatment.
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Learn more about becoming a patient at City of Hope
City of Hope is one of the largest and most respected cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, renowned for breakthrough innovations that have led to therapies being used around the globe.
Our team of cancer experts offers the kind of care and support that has led to higher survivor rates than the national average for many patients — care we’re making available to more people around the country.
Learn more about our cancer expertise and innovative treatmentThe City of Hope team understands that you’re more than your diagnosis. You’re an individual who deserves personalized care that makes your treatment goals and preferences as much of a priority for us as they are for you. That’s why we’re dedicated to offering integrative care that nourishes the whole you—mind, body and soul.
Learn more about our compassionate cancer careWe strive to make becoming at patient at City of Hope as easy and stress-free as possible. Find out what your experience as a City of Hope patient will be like, step by step.
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At City of Hope, our team of oncologists includes board-certified specialists with advanced expertise in specific cancers and the wide array of today’s innovative treatment options available to fight them.
No two cancer patients, and no two cancers, are exactly the same. We’re here to help you make informed decisions about which treatments are right for you.