City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, opens its visionary comprehensive cancer center in Orange County, California, creating a national model for delivering breakthrough research and pioneering treatments. 

In opening the doors in Irvine to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, which is a department of City of Hope National Medical Center, a general acute care hospital, City of Hope is fulfilling a 2018 promise to invest more than $1 billion, fueled in part by philanthropic support, to develop and support a comprehensive cancer campus of the future in Orange County that will change the way cancer care is delivered.

Here, a team of some of the world’s most acclaimed physician-scientists — with expertise in lung, breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological, genitourinary, blood cancers and more — leads next-level cancer treatment and research.

“This extraordinary cadre of pre-eminent cancer physician-scientists changes the Orange County landscape,” said Edward S. Kim, M.D., M.B.A., physician-in-chief, City of Hope Orange County, and vice physician-in-chief, City of Hope National Medical Center. “Our physician roster comprises many of the best minds in the world for preventing, treating and curing cancer. With their highly specialized expertise, distinguished history of research breakthroughs and compassionate approach, this team will transform our ability to address cancer for generations.” 

Distinguishing clinical services at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center include:

City of Hope physicians are available in Orange County for consultation, referral and second opinions. For more information about City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center and medical sites, call 888-333-HOPE.    

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