Orange County’s most advanced cancer research and treatment.
01/16/2026
Our president, Annette Walker, and our physician-in-chief, Edward S. Kim, M.D., M.B.A. have been named among the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County by the Orange County Register
Annette has transformed cancer care in this community, most recently leading teams to open Orange County's only cancer specialty hospital on our academic research campus in Irvine.
Ed, a renowned physician executive and lung cancer expert, has recruited more than 100 highly specialized physician-scientists who are advancing cancer research and treatment.
This recognition is a reflection of their unwavering commitment to ensuring people with cancer have access to the most advanced care available and the profound impact they are making on the lives of people in our community. Congrats, Annette and Ed!💙
01/14/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 OCMA Physicians of Excellence.
City of Hope Orange County physician-scientists have been recognized by the Orange County Medical Association for their expertise, dedication to patients, excellence in their field, and service to the community.
These Physicians of Excellence provide care across City of Hope Orange County, from our academic cancer campus in Irvine to our clinical locations throughout the region.
From left to right:
Wade Smith, M.D.
Dechen Dolkar, M.D.
Tingting Tan, M.D.
Nairi Berner, M.D.
Samar Singh, M.D.
Venita Williams, M.D.
Jennifer Woo, M.D.
Cory Hugen, M.D.
Amanda Schwer, M.D.
Thank you for raising the bar for specialized expertise, advancing research and delivering exceptional care to our patients.
The American Cancer Society 2026 Cancer Facts & Figures report shows that for the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70% for people diagnosed between 2015 and 2021.
Thanks to early detection, scientific breakthroughs and advanced treatments, more people are living longer after a cancer diagnosis.
This progress reflects the dedication of researchers, physicians and staff who work every day to advance cancer research and treatment. The future is filled with hope 💙
01/09/2026
A floor-by-floor look into our cancer specialty hospital✨
FLOOR 1: Outpatient Evaluation and Treatment Center, gift shop, Hangar 22 cafe
FLOOR 2: Surgical suites with Da Vinci robots, imaging, lab & blood bank, grand outdoor terrace
FLOOR 3: Patient rooms with art, rehab gym with oncology therapists, outdoor terrace
FLOOR 5: 20-bed ICU, multifaith spiritual care center, outdoor terrace
From treatment to recovery, every floor is here to provide hope and healing for our patients 💙
01/07/2026
With more than 20,000 stem cell transplants and a legacy rooted in expertise and hope, our care goes beyond treatment. Our breakthrough science means we’re running the race alongside people like grateful patient Mark De Santis. 💙
12/31/2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year that transformed cancer care in Orange County.💙
• March 20: Honored the construction teams who brought the cancer specialty hospital to life
• June 6: Celebrated survivors and caregivers during National Cancer Survivors Month
• July 19: Honored the courage and strength of survivors at our Hope Rings Out celebration at South Coast Plaza
• July 27: Unveiled the Spirit of Life sculpture on our academic research campus in Irvine
• Aug. 20: Dedicated a first-of-its-kind, multifaith spiritual care center that immerses cancer patients in their healing places
• Oct. 11: Advanced lifesaving care and research with $20M+ raised at the Promise of Hope gala
• Nov. 2: Hosted our largest Walk for Hope yet, raising $3.5M for cancer research
• Nov. 19: Celebrated the grand opening of Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital
• Dec. 1: Welcomed our first patient at Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital
Here’s to 2026 — and the next chapter of hope.
12/29/2025
Our academic research campus in Irvine is where advanced cancer treatment, research and innovation come together to change lives. 💙
12/25/2025
🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at City of Hope Orange County! May your holidays be bright, joyful, and filled with hope✨💙
12/19/2025
This year’s holiday gathering was a joyful celebration of the season. 🌟
Hope and joy filled the evening as our community came together to celebrate. From the glowing tree and menorah lighting to shared smiles and festive spirit, it was a night full of holiday magic. 💙
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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.
