Who We Are
To conquer cancer and diabetes for people everywhere by integrating scientific discovery, clinical ingenuity and compassion.
To make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes.
City of Hope is one of only 56 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. The NCI designation recognizes excellence in treatment, research and expertise to address the many facets of the disease. We’re also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), reflecting our national leadership in advancing research and treatment. NCCN member institutions are recognized for their world-renowned experts and for treating complex, rare and aggressive forms of cancer.
Taking control of your disease starts with scheduling an appointment at City of Hope.
We believe in dreaming big and being courageous.
We believe all people deserve love and caring.
We believe that we are always better together.
We believe in doing the right thing.
Our focus is on the complete patient experience. We’re organizationally structured for increasing the speed with which our treatment solutions progress from research lab to production facility to patient.
As an independent biomedical, treatment and academic center, City of Hope is focused on basic and clinical research in cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other chronic, life-threatening diseases.
Help us pioneer research and new therapies to find cures, save lives and turn hope into reality.
From our earliest days as simply two tents in the desert, City of Hope has transformed over the decades to become of the nation’s leading-edge cancer treatment and care centers. Explore the timeline of our history and discover some of the breakthrough innovations and achievements that helped build our legacy.