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Grow your knowledge and skills in clinical cancer genetics with City of Hope’s Intensive Course in Genomic Cancer Risk Assessment ➡️ https://cityofhope.org/ic. This accredited certificate program is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, and genetics professionals ready to strengthen clinical proficiency and deliver more informed, patient-centered care. Gain practical skills, earn your certificate, and connect with a global community focused on advancing patient care. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2026.

Because of you, hope is stronger. This year, our Walk for Hope community came together and raised $3.5 million for life-saving cancer research at City of Hope. Your generosity moves us one step closer to ending cancer for all. 💛✨ #WalkforHope

Please join us in congratulating Robert Stone, City of Hope’s CEO, for being recognized by Modern Healthcare and Becker's Healthcare as one of healthcare’s most influential leaders. These recognitions by two widely respected U.S. health care publications reflect his visionary leadership in expanding access to advanced cancer care and driving innovation nationwide. At City of Hope, our 2,000 physician scientists and 14,000 team members are committed to pursuing cancer discoveries and delivering hope to every patient — everywhere. We thank Robert Stone for his leadership and celebrate this honor as a reflection of the breakthroughs we achieve for patients every day. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-t9Gk4g

This day of gratitude invites us to pause and reflect on the many dedicated individuals who help City of Hope pursue its mission of making hope a reality for people with cancer. It is a mission that becomes more achievable each year thanks to our community, our patients, our teams, donors, and partners. Our progress against cancer is measured not only in scientific breakthroughs but also in the compassion, shared values, and courage that define us. We hope this disease never touches your families, but if it does, know that we are here to ensure every person facing cancer can approach their journey with strength and confidence. To all who have been part of our story: through monumental breakthroughs or small acts of kindness, you have shown the world what hope truly looks like. It looks like us, together, working toward the cancer-free future that we know will come soon. With heartfelt gratitude, Robert

Alisa Secaida didn’t fit the profile for lung cancer. At 35, she was a healthy mom of two, a non-smoker, with no family history of lung cancer. But when her troubling symptoms were dismissed by doctors, she refused to give up. Her persistence led to a CT scan, then a PET scan, and finally the words she didn't expect to hear: stage 4B lung cancer, with a lesion on her brain. At City of Hope, Alisa found a team who listened. Her treatment began with chemotherapy and immunotherapy, bringing her to a milestone of no evidence of disease. When cancer returned, genetic testing revealed her tumor was ALK-positive—a rare marker that opened the door to the targeted therapy alectinib, which put her cancer under control. Still, Alisa wanted more certainty. She advocated for surgery, and earlier this year, her City of Hope team scheduled her surgery with thoracic surgeon Dr. Jae Kim to remove her upper left lung lobe and lymph nodes, confirming her instincts were right. Her primary tumor was still active, and cancer cells were detected in the lymph nodes. Following surgery, Alisa completed intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to target any remaining cancer cells. Through every challenge, Alisa says one thing made a difference: City of Hope ‘just gets it.’ Her care team listened, stayed open-minded, and made her part of the process—not just a statistic. Now, she’s urging other women to do the same: push for second opinions, explore every option, and advocate for your health. Because, as Alisa reminds us, the patients who live beyond their prognosis are the ones who never stop fighting. Read Alisa’s full story: https://bit.ly/43NJytQ #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #FemaleVoicesOfCancer #LungCancer