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Our mission is to advance and protect the ability of cancer patients to obtain, and oncology physicians to provide, optimal cancer care.
Proud of @MOASC_Office VP @montypal who is spotlighted here by @ASCOPres for his contributions to the @ASCO LDP! @ashkanlashkari @minasedrakmd @DaniCastilloMD @ChawlaNeal
In addition to the outstanding professional development offered, LDP participants (and their mentors) become friends and colleagues for life! The application period for the 2026-27 LDP is open through Sept. 22. See below for details.
What an amazing keynote presentation from our VP @UroDocAsh during our @CityofHope Annual GU Research Retreat organized by @MontyPal and @TDorffOnc. A visit full of inspiring discussions for future collaboration over delicious food (can always trust @ClaytonLauMD with the menu)
Alerting all #SoCal oncologists & rad oncs about this important study! @ANCO_News
Congrats @NiuSanford on @NRGOncology GI-011 activated! Tagging my #GI colleagues in #LosAngeles to support enrollment. @DaniCastilloMD @gagan_brar24 @mgfakih @DrElkhoueiry @DrJZell @pashtoonkasi
So exciting to see @ASCOPres craft a brilliant agenda for @ASCO! He has been a constant supporter of both us and @ANCO_News!
I had the pleasure of meeting w/ @ASCO staff last week in which I introduced my presidential theme for 2025-2026: "The Science and Practice of Translation: Improving Cancer Outcomes Worldwide." Excited to roll this out over the course of the year, and of course, at #ASCO26!
Why do we gain belly fat in midlife? City of Hope scientists found that certain fat-producing cells ramp up with age — and identified a new cell type and key protein that drive it. These findings could help prevent age-related weight gain and diabetes. bit.ly/46gtjHy
Stellar presentation by keynote speaker @UroDocAsh on bladder-sparing options in muscle-invasive disease and nuances of intermediate-risk NMIBC. 🔵 Presented at the 2nd @CityofHope_GU @cityofhope retreat, made possible by incredible team of physicians led by @WesleyYipMD…
In the newest episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, @montypal and Dr. Stephen J. Forman discuss decades of progress in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T cell therapy, the human side of innovation and more. Watch: youtu.be/z8WGtTPgQUU
Legend. It's the first word that comes to mind when I think of Stephen J. Forman, MD @cityofhope. He made massive contributions to the world of #BMT as the field came into being & continued on to become a pioneer in CAR-T for both liquid & solid tumors. An inspiration to all…
In the newest episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, @montypal and Dr. Stephen J. Forman discuss decades of progress in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T cell therapy, the human side of innovation and more. Watch: youtu.be/z8WGtTPgQUU
Awesome to see @DrEdKim @cityofhopeoc at #BTGlung2025, chaired by @NarjustFlorezMD @DanaFarber. Hear more about what inspired Dr. Kim in his journey towards a career in #oncology on the @cityofhope podcast below 👇@jdoningtonmd @TejasPatilMD @ChristineBestv1 @BalazsHalmosMD…
Following the standard of care won't get the job done against cancer. @montypal and @DrEdKim, physician-in-chief @cityofhopeoc, discuss why in the latest “On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research” #podcast episode. Listen: spoti.fi/4hOfEJV
📢 Big news in breast cancer treatment! The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to T-DXd + pertuzumab for first-line HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer #BreastCancer #HER2Positive #CancerResearch Read more: targetedonc.com/view/t-dxd-bre…
Starting our Los Angeles Cholangiocarcinoma Symposium at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center with the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Patients, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and advocates gathered together! @uscnorris @curecc @KECKSchool_USC
A true legend in the field of hematology/oncology. Dr. Stephen Forman was involved in the seminal studies of BMT for hematologic malignancies & evolved into a pioneer of CAR-T cell therapy. There are literally dozens of faculty at @cityofhope & beyond who consider him to be their…
Could radiation be the key to unlocking CAR T cell therapy’s full potential? On the new episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research (w/ @montypal), Dr. Forman breaks down how combining radiation with CAR T could enhance impact. Full episode coming 7/22.
We are so proud of you @DrRanaMcKay @UCSDCancer! Keep up the amazing work!
We’re proud to present the KidneyCAN Catalyst Award to Dr. Rana McKay of UC San Diego. Dr. McKay is a leader whose work has helped move the field of kidney cancer forward through groundbreaking research, clinical collaboration, and a deep commitment to patients and advocacy. Her…
FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to FF-10832 for Biliary Tract Cancer @ASCO #ASCO25 #oncology onclive.com/view/fda-grant…
What are the metabolic links between diabetes, obesity and cancer? How can understanding those connections lead to new ways to prevent and treat multiple diseases? @montypal and @CharlesMBrenner explore these topics on On the Edge of Breakthrough! Watch: bit.ly/4lGtHmX
Congratulations to Alice L. Yu, MD, PhD, on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Advances in Neuroblastoma Research Association (ANRA) 🏆 🌟 This award recognizes Dr. Yu's groundbreaking work on an anti-GD2 antibody therapy that has transformed the landscape of…
For the fourth year in a row, City of Hope Orange County has been named one of Orange County Business Journal’s Best Places to Work! 💙 From uplifting one another to our steadfast commitment to transforming cancer care, it’s our people who make our organization extraordinary.
Every July, we honor Sarcoma Awareness Month 🎗️💛 Dr. @JasonSicklick is a surgical oncologist who specializes in treating sarcomas. Hear more from him about the outstanding cancer care at @UCSDHealth: youtube.com/watch?v=kS4BX6…
Super excited to share our data from our Phase 1 clinical trial looking at newly diagnosed #Glioblastoma patients using the #KetogenicDiet! @CedarsSinai @CSCancerCenter nature.com/articles/s4159…
TONIGHT @ 6PM! Join us for our Clinical Webinar on renal cell carcinoma! We will have experts @mar_nataliya @UCIrvineHealth and @mzugman @cityofhope address challenging cases in #kidneycancer, moderated by @ashkanlashkari. More info and registration: moasc.org/meetinginfo.ph…