City of Hope Opens New Cancer Specialty Hospital in Irvine, California

New Cancer Hospital Opening in Irvine

• 🏥 City of Hope Orange County is opening Orange County's only cancer specialty hospital.
• 🗓️ The new facility is set to open on December 1st, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Wednesday.

Patient Experience and Hope

• 💖 For cancer survivor Joanna Mendes, the facility represents a second chance at life, providing peace and hope.
• 💬 She was diagnosed with stage 2 endometrial cancer and later a second cancer, thyroid papillary cancer, which was found due to continuous care.
• ✨ The staff treats patients as whole people, not just numbers, offering love and care that combats the isolating nature of cancer.

Comprehensive Cancer Care

• 🩺 Dr. Joshua Cohen's initial words, "This is not your fault," helped Joanna feel she was in the right place for holistic treatment.
• 🔬 Continuous care and scans were crucial in discovering the early stage of her second cancer, leading to successful treatment.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The City of Hope staff embraces not only patients but also their caretakers, fostering a family-like atmosphere.

Impact and Accessibility

• 📍 The new Irvine location is significant for cancer patients who previously commuted to the Duarte campus.
• 🌟 The facility is described as beautiful, with friendly staff, and is considered worth every penny for the quality of care provided.
• 👏 The hospital is lauded as a place where patients receive the best care from top professionals in the business.