City of Hope Helford Hospital

My little sister had leukemia and I’ve watched the city of hope do everything to fight on her behalf to save her life, I was honored to be her bone marrow donor and I experienced first hand the extreme level of professionalism but also the expert level care that all those who work at the city of hope give to all their patients. I hope with all of my heart that not a single one of you reading this ever has to come here or has a family member that needs to come here but if you do and you are looking for some reassurance during a terrifying time I promise you, you can trust this place. This is one of the best cancer hospitals in America, from the receptionists, to the doctors, to the crossing guards, to the nurses these people put everything into caring for their patients and I will be thankful for the rest of my life every single day that I have more time with my little sister. Thank you a billion times over city of hope thank you thank you. also btw F Cancer

City of Hope Duarte is amazing ! From staff who drive the carts for patients to security along w the staff of nurses doctors and all staff! We chose to drive 1.45 hours rather than a local hospital for my Mom’s care and transfusion’s! The care all around is top notch! The new buildings are beautiful

I have had cancer twice, I have been treated many places, and city of Hope is hands down the most amazing place that I have ever been. They are all about patient care and making sure that we are safe, comfortable, heard, and know that we are important. Every single person who works here makes you feel like you are family and they take care of you like you are. I got an allogenic stem cell transplant here with Dr. Aldoss and Maria Motta and I am so grateful for them. So grateful to every nurse on the 6th floor who took care of me during the hardest moment of my life, Rachel the activities coordinator who made it such a wonderful and fun experience whenever she was able to, the cleaning staff who always made sure I was in a sanitary environment while I had no immune system and always checked to see how I was feeling every single day. I also was apart of an AYA zoom support group with Stella who led it that was so amazing. I have dealt with GVHD post transplant and Dr. Aldoss and Maria have been so on top of it with helping manage everything. Any time I have had a problem, they always have a solution. And we can message them through the patient portal, they usually respond the same day. I also stayed in the hotel after I was released from the hospital and it is SO nice. It had a microwave, stove, oven, fridge and freezer, all the plates forks knives cups bowls pots and pans were there for us to use, a bed, a pullout bed couch for the care taker, two tvs, a closet for storage, etc. and the restaurant is a little pricey but some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. I love you city of Hope. Thank you for making a horrible thing to go through into such a positive and uplifting experience. I couldn’t imagine being with anyone else but you.

Best cancer center in the world. I’ve been to 7 major cancer centers in the US. COH is simply the best. Saved my life . Stage 4 kidney cancer for 20 years - The 5 year survivability was 5% when I was diagnosed and I’m still here. Blessed

Im a patient here for 2 months now and need 4 more months of chemo I lost strength on my legs and feet I can move them im lots of pain but the nurses here are awesome they always there when I need pain medicine or just need them I 100% recommend this hospital

There are times in life when we must take a break from the everyday treatment and appreciate the beauty of life, the gardens in city of hope hospital, are one of a kind, enjoy!

Thank you for your excellent care and fast results.I was told possible mastetic breast cancer in lungs,my new oncologist acted fast,ran all necessary tests,pet scan,lung needle biopsy.Dr Ketireddy.Thank you bc of you and your fast care I'm not diagnosed with cancer.I could not wait till after first of the year for test.BC cancer waits for No One. She imediately scheduled all appointments. Everyone at COH treated me like family.So much care and love,concern for me. Thank you,again COH. If you feel alone have a diagnosis of cancer or they think possible diagnoses,waste no time call and get in to COH.I am a continuing patient from CTCA,Chicago. Thank you, Marilyn,patient

We went for a second opinion, found out more about our cancer in the 1 hour consultation than in the last 18 months with our other doctor. Got a treatment plan in place. Everyone was so nice, if you look lost, someone asks if they can help you. Amazing facility!