City of Hope

10/22/2026

Join City of Hope experts on Nov. 3 for a virtual discussion highlighting the latest advances in kidney and prostate cancer research and treatment.

The discussion will explore an innovative City of Hope clinical trial studying a new immunotherapy approach for renal cell carcinoma, as well as some of the most impactful new research in prostate cancer and what these advances could mean for patients and their care.

Register: https://bit.ly/4eMQE6O

10/21/2026

After watching relatives struggle through their cancer journeys, Sade Wilson was determined to find a better path for herself when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

That search led her to City of Hope Los Angeles and Veronica Jones, M.D., chief and associate professor in the Department of Breast Surgery.

"I just felt like a person when she spoke with me, and that's what mattered," Sade said.

10/19/2026

We're grateful to Trisha Yearwood for sharing such a personal message with us this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗

Losing someone you love to cancer changes you. And while everyone's experience is different, sharing those stories can remind others that they're not alone.

Thank you, Trisha, for honoring your mom's memory and helping bring attention to a cause that touches so many families.

Together, we can help make a future without breast cancer possible.

Learn how you can support the cause in the comments. ⬇️

10/16/2026

The future of healthcare isn’t just about technology. It’s about how we use it to help people.

In this Season 5 premiere of On the Edge of Breakthrough, City of Hope CEO Robert Stone shares his perspective on the future of healthcare and cancer care. From AI and clinical research to expanding access and improving the patient experience, he explores the opportunities and responsibilities that come with a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Over the course of his career, Robert has helped transform City of Hope from a single-campus institution into one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment organizations, expanding its reach to serve patients and communities across the country.

Listen to "City of Hope CEO Robert Stone: Why Every Decision Must Start with the Patient." Visit the links below to listen and subscribe.

YouTube: https://bit.ly/4z5QMXz
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4B3YS4d
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4ijCiwZ

10/14/2026

Historical data suggests that exercise can help the body fight cancer. Now, City of Hope researchers are uncovering new evidence that structured exercise programs, tailored to individuals and their specific disease, may lead to improved survival rates for patients with certain types of cancer.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4jmMZjA

10/13/2026

Leadership requires both humility and a commitment to excellence in ourselves and those around us.

In this Season 5 premiere of On the Edge of Breakthrough, we sit down with City of Hope CEO Robert Stone to explore the leadership lessons that have shaped his career. He shares why the best leaders surround themselves with people who challenge their thinking, inspire growth, and push them to be better.

Robert has spent three decades helping shape City of Hope’s vision, culture and strategic direction. Under his leadership, City of Hope has grown into one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment organizations. Robert is widely recognized for leadership that is rooted in collaboration, accountability and a deep commitment to City of Hope’s mission. He empowers teams across the organization to advance groundbreaking research, deliver compassionate patient care and expand hope to more people facing cancer and other serious diseases.

"City of Hope CEO Robert Stone: Why Every Decision Must Start with the Patient” is out now. Visit the links below to listen and subscribe.

YouTube: https://bit.ly/4z5QMXz
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4B3YS4d
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4ijCiwZ

10/07/2026

Shinedown is turning the power of music into hope.

Throughout its tour, the band has donated a portion of ticket sales to City of Hope in support of the music industry’s 2026 Spirit of Life® campaign — bringing our mission to fans across the country and helping advance progress for people facing cancer.

We’re grateful to Shinedown for using its music, tour and platform to make a meaningful difference.

Watch the story, then join the band in supporting City of Hope: https://bit.ly/3TF6B81

10/07/2026

What does it take to turn a promising cancer therapy into the next generation of potential treatments?

In this video, Dr. Pouya Haratipour discusses new research featured in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (ACS Publications) on second-generation analogues of AOH1996, a first-in-class therapeutic designed to target PCNA, a protein critical to cancer cell growth.

Building on the progress of AOH1996, which has advanced into Phase I clinical trials, this work explores new compounds with enhanced anticancer activity and improved pharmacological properties.

10/05/2026

For Jessica St. Clair, one of the hardest parts of her breast cancer diagnosis was not knowing what life would look like on the other side.

Hearing from women who had walked in her shoes gave her hope.

Now a decade into survivorship, Jessica is sharing that same message with anyone facing breast cancer today: there is life beyond this moment.

As more people survive breast cancer than ever before, stories like Jessica’s remind us why survivorship matters. They create community, offer hope and help others see a life beyond diagnosis.

During the month of October, we're honoring breast cancer survivors whose stories remind others that they're not alone and that life after breast cancer is possible.

10/03/2026

For 50 years, City of Hope has helped advance bone marrow transplantation, creating new possibilities for patients facing blood cancers and other serious diseases.

That legacy was on full display at City of Hope Chicago's inaugural BMT Reunion, where Crystal Cornelius and her donor, Cody Duge, met for the first time. Their reunion illustrated the extraordinary impact a single donor can have and the enduring connections that can result from a lifesaving transplant.

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

Some patient victories change what physicians believe is possible.

A young woman with metastatic melanoma came to Dr. Alan H. Bryce, Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Arizona, at a time when a combination of two immunotherapy drugs was still relatively new. As she received treatment, he watched her tumor shrink day by day. Within a month, the cancer was gone, and she has not needed further treatment.

When Dr. Bryce started his career, he could not have imagined an outcome like hers. Today, stories like this fuel his belief in what cancer research can achieve and his commitment to creating more hope for patients.

09/23/2026

Friendship can show up when you need it most. 💙⚽️

When 10-year-old Younan and 8-year-old Caden were receiving treatment at City of Hope Children’s Cancer Center, they quickly formed a bond. As the only two kids on their floor who were close in age at the time, they found comfort in having someone who understood what the other was going through.

Before their diagnoses, soccer was a big part of both their lives. During treatment, they bonded over their shared love of the beautiful game, spent time playing video games together and cheered each other on through the ups and downs of treatment.

Now, both boys are back home continuing their recovery and looking forward to seeing each other again soon. To celebrate their friendship and shared love of soccer, the LA Galaxy, JT Marcinkowski and soccer legend Tim Howard put together a special surprise for each of them, including signed soccer balls, jerseys and an invitation to attend a future LA Galaxy match.

Thank you, LA Galaxy, JT Marcinkowski and Tim Howard, for helping create such a meaningful moment for two remarkable young friends.

09/20/2026

There's a certain kind of person drawn to blood cancer research. The kind who wakes up already thinking about the next clinical trial to design, the next therapy to improve, the next question worth chasing.

Dr. Alex Herrera, Chief of the Division of Lymphoma at City of Hope, sees that mindset in his colleagues every day.

It's the same trailblazing spirit that built City of Hope's blood cancer program from an idea that a handful of physicians believed in and built together. That belief has grown into one of the country's leading stem cell transplant and CAR T cell therapy programs, helping thousands of patients find hope along the way.

09/18/2026

Thirty years ago, Dr. Walter Stadler, chief clinical officer at City of Hope Chicago, could not have imagined some of the outcomes he sees today.

New treatments are helping patients live longer, while advances such as immunotherapy have led to remarkable outcomes for some people with advanced disease.

That progress is creating new possibilities and giving people more hope for a future without cancer.

09/17/2026

When Jay Williams was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023, he faced a difficult road ahead. The former movie studio executive underwent surgery and multiple rounds of chemotherapy, but despite treatment, the disease continued to advance and eventually spread to his liver.

With few options remaining, Jay came to City of Hope Los Angeles, where he was able to receive daraxonrasib through an FDA-authorized expanded access program while the therapy was still under regulatory review.

After beginning treatment, blood tests indicated that his tumors were responding, and he experienced fewer side effects than he had with chemotherapy.

For Jay and his family, perhaps the greatest gift daraxonrasib offered was more time and the opportunity to create more memories together. Earlier this month, he officiated his son Parker's wedding, a milestone that carried special meaning after everything they had endured.

Swipe to read his story.