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City of Hope, a NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

City of Hope, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, located near Los Angeles, California.

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City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital
On our park-like campus just northeast of Los Angeles, City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital brings groundbreaking research and compassionate care under one roof. It embodies our mission to deliver the newest, most promising therapies to patients without delay, while creating an environment that encourages open collaboration between physicians, caregivers and clinical researchers.

Comprehensive Cancer Center
In recognition of our excellence in a broad range of new approaches to cancer research and treatment—and our outreach to the community— the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has designated City of Hope a Comprehensive Cancer Center—one of just a handful of elite institutions nationwide.

Beckman Research Institute
Renowned for transforming elusive clues into scientific discoveries, City of Hope's Beckman Research Institute stands as one of the nation’s premier centers for groundbreaking biomedical research. Scientific advances here in the fields of recombinant DNA technology, monoclonal antibodies and gene therapy have led to lifesaving technologies and treatments for patients around the world.

Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences
City of Hope’s Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences equips students with the skills and strategies to transform the future of modern medicine. With laboratories as classrooms and renowned scientists as teachers and mentors, students participate in ongoing research that might be applied to the treatment and possible cure of life-threatening diseases. 

The Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Led by multidisciplinary teams of professionals and volunteers, The Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center provides patient navigators, pain management specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, spiritual care providers, healing arts workshops, peer support groups, health information, Positive Image Center, complementary medicine, nutrition education and much more. 

City of Hope Medical Foundation
City of Hope's nonprofit medical foundation helps us provide better experiences for our patients and advance our nearly 100-year legacy as a leading center for biomedical research and compassionate patient care. The medical foundation manages and operates the Geri and Richard Brawerman Center for Ambulatory Care and City of Hope's community practices in South Pasadena, Antelope Valley, Glendale, Palm Springs and Santa Clarita. The community practices extend the institution’s reach to more patients by bringing premier clinical care to local communities in Central and Northern Los Angeles and Riverside Counties.

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What is the first step to becoming a patient at City of Hope?
After checking that City of Hope treats your cancer or other diagnosis, you can contact New Patient Services by calling 800-826-HOPE (4673) or by completing the online request form to begin the process.
City of Hope is designated as a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center. What does this mean?
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training. In recognition of our broad scope of cancer research and training, City of Hope has earned the highest distinction of Comprehensive Cancer Center – one of only 40 elite facilities throughout the country. In addition, City of Hope has been designated by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology.
What are the different types of clinical trials?
Clinical trial research is designed for a variety of different clinical objectives, ranging from disease prevention to quality of life, in both adults and children.
  • Disease prevention: test new approaches to prevent diseases in people who have never had the disease or to prevent it from coming back in people who have already had the disease.
  • Disease screening and detection: test new approaches to find a disease in its earliest stage, optimizing the potential success of the treatment.
  • Disease treatment: test new treatments such as a new drug, new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy, new combinations of treatments or a new treatment method.
  • Symptom management: test new treatment approaches to reduce the side effects from primary treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery.
  • Quality of life: explore ways to define and measure the patient’s experiences during and after treatment, such as psychosocial problems, daily functioning and pain management.
Can I submit information for a friend or family member that is diagnosed with cancer?
You can submit the “Becoming a Patient Request Form” on behalf of a family member or friend. However, you must do so with their knowledge and consent. City of Hope cannot contact a patient who is referred by a friend or family member, if the patient is not aware that a request has been submitted on their behalf.
Which Health Plans are contracted with City of Hope?
City of Hope contracts with most major Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) for hospital services. For a list of plans with which City of Hope contacts, view "Is My Insurance Accepted? " In addition, City of Hope is a participating provider in government programs such as Medicare and MediCal. 

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City of Hope's compassionate staff helps patients along their path to treatment.To make an appointment for yourself, a family member or a friend, please complete and submit our Become a Patient Request Form, or call City of Hope at 800-826-HOPE (4673). Learn more >>
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City of Hope es reconocido a nivel mundial por su investigación innovadora, que rápidamente convierte los avances que surgen del laboratorio en nuevas terapias prometedoras. También se reconoce por su atención compasiva.

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1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, California 91010
626-256-HOPE (4673)
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