City of Hope
Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. For over a decade, City of Hope has been identified as one of the nation’s elite cancer hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
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Nationally Recognized
City of Hope is one of 53 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States. Additionally, they have received the highest ranking possible for a U.S. cancer center — “exceptional” — by the NCI. They are recognized as the 8th “Best Hospital” for cancer in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Compassionate Care
Their reputation for groundbreaking discoveries, innovative treatments and compassionate care make City of Hope a leader in the fight to help patients here in the United States and around the world conquer cancer.

No matter where you live.
City of Hope is located in Southern California and extends our coverage to the Western and Southwestern Region of the United States.
Your ally and advocate with NCI expertise
As oncologic innovation continues to develop at an extraordinary pace, you can connect to our specialists with National Cancer Institute (NCI)–Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers for no-cost support. If an individual is eligible for our employee benefit of cancer support services through their employer plan, our subspecialists can provide ever-evolving expertise on the latest advancements in their specific cancer.
Scientists Uncover Protein that Helps Cancer Cells Dodge ...
02/26/25 - City of Hope
Treatments for medical conditions like cancer and heart disease can leave lasting physical and mental scars. Research showed that 58% of people who underwent treatment for cancer had a negative body image as a result. As a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Bernhardt, a board-certified clinical health psychologist at Northwestern Medicine, shares advice on how to cope with body image issues after a major medical event. Read more
City of Hope’s Rising Star Tackles Extremely Rare Blood ...
03/21/23 - City of Hope
City of Hope’s Idoroenyi Amanam, M.D. is getting noticed for his abilities, including recognition from MPN Research Foundation, and National Institutes of Health. Amanam’s focuses on the relative obscurity of MPNs, a group of blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). MPNs are remarkably rare, as well as the expertise in the field. A typical oncologist might never see a case of MPN. Read more
The Center for Precision Medicine: The future of cancer ...
02/02/23 -
Treatments for medical conditions like cancer and heart disease can leave lasting physical and mental scars. Research showed that 58% of people who underwent treatment for cancer had a negative body image as a result. As a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Bernhardt, a board-certified clinical health psychologist at Northwestern Medicine, shares advice on how to cope with body image issues after a major medical event. Read more
Learn more about our other foundational partners
City of Hope
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Emory Healthcare
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Northwestern Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Where breakthroughs begin.
City of Hope
City of Hope is a world renowned cancer research and treatment center based in southern California. It is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, in addition to being a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, making it a national leader in advancing research and treatment protocols. For over a decade, City of Hope has been identified as one of the nation’s elite cancer hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA is a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. It is the #1 ranked cancer hospital in New England by US News & World Report. Nationwide, it is the only cancer hospital to be ranked in the top 5 for both adult and pediatric oncology care. Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique balance of cancer care and research, translating discovery into new therapies for patients around the world and offering more than 1,100 clinical trials.
Dana-Farber is a founding member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC), an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the top academic recipient of grant funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and has the most highly cited research of any U.S. cancer center.
Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare, with more than 24,000 employees and 11 hospitals, is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia. System-wide, it has 2,796 licensed patient beds, more than 2,800 physicians practicing in more than 70 specialties, serving metro Atlanta with 250 locations. It also provides services to greater Georgia through a joint venture at St. Francis–Emory Healthcare Hospital in Columbus, 10 regional affiliate hospitals, and its clinically integrated physician network.
As the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center for the state of Georgia, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University discovers, develops and delivers some of the world's most effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat each patient's unique cancer. Winship leverages the depth and breadth of Emory University and collaborates with other NCI-designated cancer centers and leading cancer organizations. Winship investigators conducted more than 300 therapeutic clinical trials and enrolled more than 900 patients in 2020. Winship has more than 500 faculty and received $80 million in cancer research funding in 2020, $33 million of that from the NCI.
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is a nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care. Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ranked No. 1 in Illinois and No. 9 in the nation by US News and World Report. Northwestern Medicine encompasses more than 200 locations including 10 hospitals, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Backed by the Lurie Cancer Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked #9 in the nation by US News and World Report and is part of a select group of National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Dedicated to overcoming cancer through scientific discovery, the Lurie Cancer Center provides compassionate, leading edge cancer care in a state of the art facility.
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Fred Hutch Cancer Center combines adult cancer care and advanced scientific research, and has a history of discoveries that treat, cure and identify prevention strategies for cancer and infectious diseases. The organization was renamed in April 2022, following the merger of long-time partners, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Fred Hutch Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves as UW Medicine’s cancer program.
Fred Hutch has been a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center since 1973. Global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS, immunotherapy and COVID-19 helped Fred Hutch earn recognition as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and has network affiliations with hospitals in five states.
Kimmel Cancer Center
As part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine academic health system and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Kimmel Cancer Center has five locations in the Baltimore and Greater Washington, D.C., regions. Designated by the National Cancer Institute as one of the first comprehensive cancer centers in the country, its physicians and scientists are recognized leaders throughout the nation and the world.
The Kimmel Cancer Center understands that each patient is unique and it provides a tailored approach to care by multidisciplinary teams of specialists. Its patients have access to a large number of clinical trials and supportive care resources for themselves and their caregivers. From immunotherapy and proton therapy, to molecular tumor board-guided treatments, its physicians, nurses, and pharmacists are dedicated to providing the best care possible backed by innovative research.
Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center of UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. With 15 multidisciplinary teams interconnected to bring broad expertise to bear on challenges unique to different cancers, our providers facilitate access to compassionate, quality, leading-edge care including the latest in clinical trials. Simmons Cancer Center is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and ranked among the top 20 cancer centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.