Personalized, Innovative Breast Cancer Care

At City of Hope^® Duarte, our breast cancer care team offers a personalized approach to diagnosing and treating all types and stages of breast cancer. Our world-class clinical providers treat every patient as an individual, taking into account her unique diagnosis and goals for treatment and recovery. Recognized among the Top 10 “Best Hospitals” for cancer by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 rankings and as “exceptional” by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is committed to offering both clinical expertise and access to innovative research and novel therapies for breast cancer patients in Southern California.

Patients who are referred to City of Hope for breast cancer treatment are cared for by a multidisciplinary team of providers that includes surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, trained oncology nurses, supportive care staff, researchers and pathologists. We offer women diagnosed with breast cancer access to minimally invasive and reconstructive surgical options, breakthrough treatments such as immunotherapy and a comprehensive approach to care that incorporates genetic counseling, supportive care and long-term survivorship programs.

City of Hope’s breast cancer program is nationally recognized for its clinical and translational research expertise and for its excellence in continuity of care for cancer patients in Southern California and beyond. Patients who are referred to City of Hope for breast cancer treatment benefit from:

• State-of-the-art screening and early detection options, including advanced breast imaging, to ensure an accurate diagnosis
• Access to minimally invasive breast cancer surgery options, which require smaller and fewer incisions, helping reduce pain and promote a faster recovery, and allowing patients to begin post-surgical treatments more quickly
• Surgeons with expertise in breast-conserving and nipple-sparing techniques, which are highly effective at treating early-stage tumors while maintaining better cosmetic outcomes
• Access to advanced reconstructive surgical techniques, which can restore the appearance of the breast after surgery, even in complex cases
• Groundbreaking treatment options, such as high-precision and intraoperative radiation therapies and immunotherapies
• Access to a rapidly expanding portfolio of clinical trials in breast cancer, evaluating novel agents, emerging therapeutic targets, and supportive care strategies
• Our high-risk breast clinic, which provides compassionate and expert care for women with a family history of breast cancer or those who have a greater-than-average risk of developing the disease, bringing together clinical and genetic experts committed to expanding patients’ options
• Access to the Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology that brings together conventional Western cancer treatments and integrative therapies, many of which come from traditional Chinese medicine and other Eastern approaches to health and wellness.
• Our supportive care program, which includes clinicians and staff with expertise in helping patients manage the physical, emotional and social side effects of both breast cancer and treatment for the disease.
• Long-term survivorship and follow-up programs that help reduce the risk of recurrence and improve quality of life

The City of Hope team partners closely with referring physicians and other clinical providers to ensure that patients are referred as smoothly and quickly as possible, making the transition to active treatment both comfortable and efficient. If you have any questions for the breast cancer care team at City of Hope Duarte, you can contact any of the following experts.