South Pasadena

Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, researchers, nurse practitioners and other health professionals work together on a wide variety of solid tumors from diagnosis to treatment. We offer our patients the latest advances in chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biologic therapy, targeted therapy and other innovative therapies.

Our nationally recognized experts treat blood cancers, as well as disorders relating to blood and tissues. With ongoing research and groundbreaking clinical trials, City of Hope offers treatment plans with the most innovative therapies available anywhere.

Our dedicated team consists of world-class professionals specially trained in the treatment of pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancer and blood diseases. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of both benign and malignant tumors, as well as a variety of blood disorders, our board-certified pediatric oncologists and hematologists work together with others to develop a targeted and effective treatment plans.

We diagnosis and treat benign and malignant disorders of the rectum, anus and colon.

Our experts are advanced in robotic surgery and the use of HIPEC cytoreductive surgery in the treatment of gynecologic cancers.

Our multidisciplinary staff pursues an integrated approach to treating head and neck cancers by combining the latest research findings and advanced technologies with outstanding patient care.

Our neurosurgeons treat benign and malignant brain, spine and pituitary tumors. They work with other members of the patient’s medical team to create an individualized, multidisciplinary approach to kill tumor cells while preserving precious brain function.

Our team possesses extensive experience in the latest complex microsurgical techniques, including perforator flaps, for reconstruction after treatment of cancers of the breast, head and neck, extremities, torso and skin. We understand that for a patient, preserving a positive self-image is one of the most important considerations in the aftermath of certain types of cancer surgery.

Our surgical oncologists are highly skilled and versatile, each with expertise in the latest techniques for the surgical management and treatment of a wide variety of cancers.

We employ the latest and most effective surgical techniques in treating chest diseases. Our minimally invasive techniques play a major role in diagnosis and treatment of thoracic cancers, ranging from lung biopsy to lung resection to esophageal removal and reconstruction, using the robotic da Vinci Surgical System.

We utilize the latest in technology and innovation to treat diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic disorders.

City of Hope’s radiation oncology program is one of the largest and most experienced in Southern California. We offer a comprehensive set of specialized services and advanced technologies, planned and provided by our uniquely trained staff, for a broad range of cancer diagnoses.

Our medical oncologists will work with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan using chemotherapy drugs, as well as other treatment options. We offer an open, comfortable and comforting environment with a compassionate and attentive staff to administer and monitor your treatment.

Our team of genetic risk professionals can meet with you to review personal and family history, help determine cancer risk, and provide recommendations to reduce risk and detect cancer earlier.

Patients have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials involving the newest drugs and treatments before they are widely available.

We offer on-site dispensing of most oral oncolytics and other related supportive care medication. Ask our office manager for details.

Reasons for being at a high risk for breast cancer can include a family history of breast or breast and ovarian cancer, a precancerous biopsy (atypia, ductal carcinoma in situ or lobular carcinoma in situ) or a gene mutation associated with breast and/or ovarian cancer.

At the High Risk Breast Clinic at City of Hope in South Pasadena, women will meet with our team of physicians, nurse practitioners and certified genetic counselors to determine their best options for surveillance and risk reduction. Depending on each woman’s family history and risk, we may recommend genetic testing, specialized breast imaging or specific measures of risk reduction like chemoprevention.

Patients may also be eligible to participate in clinical trials involving breast cancer prevention.

If you think you may be a high-risk patient, call the City of Hope High Risk Breast Clinic in South Pasadena for more information at 800-826-4673 or make an appointment online.