Jennifer Verdin

Exceptional Cancer Care in the Inland Empire

As the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Inland Empire, City of Hope® is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care and the latest cancer treatments and expertise closer to home. We are a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, making us a national leader in advancing research and treatment protocols.

Our six clinical network locations in the Inland Empire focus on community, whole-patient care and treating cancer at every stage of disease. Our multidisciplinary care team of surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation therapists and other cancer specialists work together, under one roof, to bring patients and caregivers the best in world-class care closer to home.

Our Gold Standard in Radiation Oncology

APEX-Accreditation

 

City of Hope's Department of Radiation Oncology offers three dedicated radiation therapy facilities that have been certified by the American Radiation Oncology's Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx) in the Inland Empire. APEx accreditation is based on performance in 16 safety protocols and ensures that recognized facilities consistently meet the highest level of patient care and safety.

The Second Opinion You Deserve

We can't overstate the importance of a second opinion. To ensure your first diagnosis is correct, we encourage you to contact us to schedule an appointment.

Consultation with lung cancer doctor and patient and his wife

Why Choose City of Hope?

2025-2026 US News Best Cancer Hospitals

City of Hope's mission is to transform hope into reality for everyone affected by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has developed into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.

For the past 19 years, City of Hope has been named as one of the nation's best hospitals for cancer in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings. For 2025-26, these rankings placed City of Hope among the top 10 in the nation for the fourth consecutive year. At the center of City of Hope is an independent, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Duarte, near Los Angeles. 

City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model encompasses cancer care, research and development, academics and training and a robust philanthropy program that fuels its efforts. City of Hope’s expanding national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations throughout Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in Arizona, Illinois and Georgia.

Cancer Care Close to Home
Our world-class care, leading-edge treatments and clinical trials are yours to experience at a location not far from where you live in the Inland Empire.

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