City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.
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11/07/2025
We’re honored to welcome Christine M. Lovly, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.C.O., to City of Hope as the new leader of our national thoracic oncology program.
Dr. Lovly brings nearly two decades of experience in thoracic malignancies and lung cancer research, clinical care and academic leadership. Her work has led to more personalized, effective therapies for patients — and her arrival marks an important step forward in City of Hope’s mission to improve outcomes for people facing lung cancer.
This weekend, we wrapped up our 2025 Walk for Hope event season with unforgettable moments in Phoenix, Orange County and Los Angeles — bringing together thousands of participants, volunteers, sponsors and survivors united in the fight against cancer.
From Chicago and Atlanta to the desert and the coast, your dedication powered this movement — fueling groundbreaking research and compassionate care at City of Hope.
Because of you, we’re turning hope into healing — and bringing cures within reach at City of Hope, City of Hope Phoenix, City of Hope Orange County, City of Hope Chicago, and City of Hope Atlanta.
11/02/2025
Today we walk with hope, Los Angeles! 💛 Hundreds are stepping forward at City of Hope — honoring loved ones, funding cancer research and standing strong together. Thank you for being part of this life-saving movement.
10/31/2025
Nothing is sweeter than our annual Halloween Parade at City of Hope Los Angeles! Patients from our Children’s Cancer Center and their families joined in the fun, showing off their best costumes while trick-or-treating through the volunteer departments’ beautifully decorated booths. The smiles, laughter, and overflowing candy bags made for an unforgettable day.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special. Wishing you a Happy Halloween from all of us at City of Hope! 🎃
10/30/2025
City of Hope invites you to a special online event in our virtual Breast Cancer Forum series, highlighting key updates from the ESMO Annual Meeting 2025.
Dr. Hope S. Rugo, director of the Women’s Cancers Program and Division of Breast Medical Oncology at City of Hope, will moderate a live conversation with fellow experts to discuss the latest in breast cancer research, treatment and care.
This session offers an opportunity to ask questions, engage with specialists and explore how these breakthroughs could shape the future of care.
Walk for Hope is happening this Sunday, November 2 at City of Hope! Come early to soak up the good vibes, snap some pics, and get pumped with your team.
What to bring:
✔️ Sunscreen
✔️ Comfy walking shoes
✔️ Reusable Water Bottle
✔️ Your best team spirit
Site Opens at 7:00am and the walk kicks off at 9:30am.
⏰ Don’t forget—clocks fall back one hour Saturday night!
Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time!! To register and find all of your event details visit: CityofHope.org/WalkforHope
Let’s make some noise for hope!
10/29/2025
At just 36 years old, Rebekah was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive lobular carcinoma, an advanced form of breast cancer. She was also 28 weeks pregnant.
A decade earlier, after seeing three of her aunts diagnosed with breast cancer, she discovered she carried the BRCA2 gene mutation. Since then, she’d been diligent with biannual screenings and eventually chose care at City of Hope, under Dr. Joanne Mortimer, the same oncologist who treated her aunts.
When her cousin was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in her early 30s in 2024, Rebekah — well into her pregnancy — knew she needed to act quickly. She called Dr. Mortimer, who immediately arranged for a mammogram and ultrasound.
Her care team designed a personalized plan to protect both her and her baby: six rounds of chemotherapy during pregnancy, another six rounds after birth, followed by a bilateral mastectomy, and radiation.
Through it all, Rebekah’s care team supported her as a patient and new mother. Her breast surgeon, Dr. Katharine Schulz-Costello, even kept an appointment virtually while being evacuated from her home during the Altadena wildfires and later visited Rebekah in the hospital after her daughter was born.
“Every time I saw my healthy, smiling baby — who went through chemo with me — I remembered why I kept fighting. Hope is being here to watch her grow and be her mom,” Rebekah shares. “You’re never too young for cancer and having a care team who truly sees you can change everything.”
Today, Rebekah is recovered from surgery and has finished chemotherapy and radiation. She’s soaking in every moment with her healthy daughter, a reminder of hope and resilience.
10/28/2025
In the Season 3 premiere of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Dr. Monty Pal sits down with Dr. Lee Jones, a leader in exercise science, to explore how movement is becoming a powerful tool in cancer care.
Dr. Jones shares his journey from the UK to City of Hope and the pivotal role exercise plays in survivorship, treatment, and research. From breast cancer studies to innovative trial designs using remote monitoring and home-based equipment, this episode highlights how exercise is being integrated into oncology with scientific rigor.
Now at City of Hope, Dr. Jones is launching new studies in prostate cancer and high-risk populations, collaborating nationally to scale patient-centered research. His vision moves beyond the cancer cell — embracing holistic care that considers the whole patient.
Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms.
At City of Hope, experts like Dr. Veronica Jones are advancing research to better understand hormone-sensitive breast cancer and improve outcomes for all patients.
Dr. Jones’ work focuses on identifying biological factors that contribute to disparities in breast cancer treatment and survivorship. Her research supports the development of more personalized and effective therapies.
10/28/2025
Stephanie A.’s story is one of unwavering strength. In 2022, she noticed an abnormality in her breast. Despite being under 40 and denied a mammogram, she trusted her instincts and kept pushing for answers. That persistence led to a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
After being told her condition was terminal, Stephanie and her husband searched for alternatives and found City of Hope Chicago — a place where she felt like more than just a patient. The care was effective, the environment supportive and the people truly compassionate.
Now in remission for the fourth time, Stephanie continues her fight with grace and courage. Her journey has inspired her daughter to get tested for the BRCA gene and consider preventive steps.
Let’s honor Steph’s bravery and the power of advocacy, love and second opinions.
10/27/2025
Paul Forgette hadn’t seen a doctor in 20 years. He was a landscaper, describing himself as “hard to keep down,” and never imagined breast cancer would be part of his story.
But after arthritis in his thumb led to bloodwork that revealed a prostate cancer diagnosis, a separate visit to check a lump in his chest uncovered something even more unexpected: HER2 metastatic triple-positive breast cancer — a rare diagnosis in men.
At City of Hope, Paul found more than treatment. Under the care of Dr. Joanne Mortimer, he received a personalized plan that included chemotherapy and targeted therapy. He also discovered the healing power of integrative care — yoga, qigong, meditation, and music therapy — through the Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology.
Today, Paul’s cancer is dormant. He’s thriving, living with purpose, and feeling better than he has in decades.
His journey reminds us that healing is not just about medicine — it’s about connection, compassion, and care that sees the whole person.
A new season of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research premieres tomorrow!
Dr. Lee Jones joins host Dr. Monty Pal to discuss how NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut training and recovery protocols are informing the field of exercise oncology — enhancing treatment for cancer patients throughout their care journey.
Don’t miss it! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
At just 32, Kelsie McCready was a young mom of three when she heard the words: “You have cancer.” With a BRCA1 gene mutation and a painful family history of ovarian cancer, she faced triple negative breast cancer while juggling motherhood and fragmented care.
“When you hear you have cancer, you feel it in both your head and your heart. And as a mom, it was even harder for me,” she shared.
After months of navigating care between multiple doctors at different institutions, Kelsie found her way to City of Hope Orange County — where Jennifer Tseng, M.D., Irene M. Kang, M.D., and Joshua G. Cohen, M.D., built a unified plan to treat her breast cancer and reduce her future risk of ovarian cancer. From surgery to survivorship, every step was guided by expertise, empathy, and whole-person care.
Today, she’s back to running, parenting, and embracing life with a new perspective. Her story is a powerful reminder: advocate for yourself, know your risk, and never underestimate the strength of hope.
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The City of Hope story began in 1913, when a group of volunteers, spurred by compassion to help those afflicted with tuberculosis, established the Jewish Consumptive Relief Association (JCRA) and raised money to start a free, nonsectarian tuberculosis sanatorium.
After several fundraisers, the JCRA put a down payment on 10 acres of sun-soaked land in Duarte, where they would establish the Los Angeles Sanatorium a year later. The original sanatorium consisted of two canvas cottages. So was launched a century-long journey that would place City of Hope at the forefront of the nation’s leading medical and research institutions.
By the mid-1940s, thanks to the discovery of antibiotics, tuberculosis was on the decline in the U.S. However, City of Hope rose to the next medical challenge, tackling the catastrophic disease of cancer — and later on, diabetes and HIV/AIDS — while reaffirming its humanitarian vision that “health is a human right.”
In the spirit of that vision, Samuel H. Golter, one of City of Hope’s early leaders, coined the phrase, “There is no profit in curing the body if, in the process, we destroy the soul.” Those words became City of Hope’s credo.
Over the decades, research conducted at City of Hope has led to significant advances in modern medicine, including the development of the first synthetic human insulin, human growth hormone and the technology behind the widely used cancer-fighting drugs Herceptin, Rituxan and Avastin.
Today, City of Hope has been designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and is a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the nation.
As we look toward the next 100 years, we continue our mission and commitment to transform the future of medicine. Our researchers, physicians, nurses, educators and staff have made hope a reality for countless patients and their loved ones.
